Tanzania · AQUARIUMS

The 15 Best Aquarium Visits in Tanzania

17 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The good aquarium visits go weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip - The drive from your hotel to northern Zanzibar
1-Day Tours, Aquariums, Day Trips in Zanzibar, Guided, Half-Day, Sea Turtle Swims, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Zanzibar: Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

1.Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 197 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $22Our pick

Swim with rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Aquarium, learn about conservation, and add beach time at Kendwa on this Zanzibar half-day trip.

“it was great. the guide knew his way around very well and took us also to visit a village before we went to see the turtles. we can recommend the tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Swim with Sea Turtles at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium - The hotel pickup sets an easy pace
Aquariums, Sea Turtle Swims, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Zanzibar: Swim with Sea Turtles at Baraka or Salaam Aquarium

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium - The boat ride to Mnemba Atoll
Aquariums, Dolphin Watching, Sea Turtle Swims, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

3.5-Hour Snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and Sea Turtles Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $60

Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin search, sandbank picnic, and turtle lagoon, with honest tips on value, weather, and expectations.

“Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate the day we went on the tour (it was raining pretty regularly and relatively cold), but we still had a great experience overall! We arranged transportation through Suleman and he was happy to work Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium - A 13:00 pickup from six resort areas
Aquariums, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium

4.Massai village & Baraka turtules aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Review of Zanzibar’s Massai village and Baraka Turtle Aquarium tour, with cultural encounters, turtle swimming, price, timing, and practical tips.

“We would like to thank you for such a wonderful adventure! Our family was very pleased with the tour! Everything was of a very high standard. An intelligent guide, a kind and friendly driver, a comfortable car and interesting locations. We will be happy to recommend you to others! Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Aquariums, Sea Turtle Swims, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zanzibar Tours

Zanzibar: Baraka Turtle Aquarium Tour with Hotel Transfers

5.Baraka Turtle Aquarium Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · from $80

Swim with rescued turtles at Zanzibar’s Baraka Natural Aquarium, with feeding, photos, hotel transfers, and practical advice on value and safety.

“Belle expérience en famille. Nous avons pu vraiment profiter tranquillement des tortues, les nourrir, et recevoir les explications de notre guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles - The drive from Nungwi and what the timing means
Aquariums, Sea Turtle Swims, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Zanzibar: Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

6.Baraka Aquarium Feed, Swim & Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Swim, feed, and snorkel with rescued sea turtles at Zanzibar’s Baraka Natural Aquarium, with hotel pickup and a practical value review.

“A program tökéletes volt, a teknősök között lenni elképesztő élmény. Plusz pont, hogy nem volt tömeg, sorban állás, és így is másfél órán keresztül voltunk a medencében az állatokkal. Tényleg harapnak ha a nekik szánt tengeri fű túl közel kerül az ember làbához, erre figyelni kell. Mindkettőnket megharapott egy, de nyilván ez a mi hibánk volt, túl közel adtuk nekik az ételt. Egyébként ez sem vészes élmény, kicsit bekékült a helye, semmi komolyabb.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Mnemba Island Half Day Live Aquarium With Transfer - Zanzibar - From Zanzibar shore to Mnemba’s coral water
Aquariums, Mnemba Island Trips, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Mnemba Island Half Day Live Aquarium With Transfer – Zanzibar

Mnemba Snorkeling, Dolphin and Baraka Natural Aquarium - The Motorboat Ride From Nungwi or Kendwa
Aquariums, Dolphin Watching, Mnemba Island Trips, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Mnemba Snorkeling, Dolphin and Baraka Natural Aquarium

9.Mnemba Snorkeling, Dolphin and Baraka Natural Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $75

Swim with dolphins, snorkel near Mnemba, and meet rescued sea turtles on this five-hour Zanzibar boat tour for $75.

“This was BY FAR the best experience I have ever had in my entire life. The guides went above and beyond to explain everything to us and to guarantee we had the ultimate experience. A MUST when in zanzibar. This was magical. I cannot recommend enough. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach - Getting ready for the horse swim
Aquariums, Horses, Sea Turtle Swims, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Horse Ride + Swimming with Turtles in Aquarium at Nungwi Beach

Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach - Snorkeling around reserved coral reefs
Aquariums, Full-Day, Full-Day Tours in Zanzibar, Mnemba Island Trips, Private, Private Tours in Zanzibar, Sea Turtle Swims, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach

11.Full Day Private Mnemba Island + Turtles Aquarium & Kendwa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $104

Review of Zanzibar’s private Mnemba Island, turtle aquarium, and Kendwa Beach tour, with dolphin swims, snorkeling, fruit, transport, and practical tips.

“Contact with the provider was slow upon requesting confirmation of the tour. The snorkelling was not enjoyable. Too many boats and was very crowed. We spent most of the time trying to avoid other swimmers and boats. We enjoyed seeing the turtles and going to the beach.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Salaam Cave Aquarium - Jozani Forest and the red colobus monkeys
Aquariums, Jozani Forest Tours, Swimming Caves, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Zanzibar: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Salaam Cave Aquarium

12.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave & Salaam Cave Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $115

See Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, swim in Kuza Cave, and feed sea turtles at Salaam Cave on a private nature tour.

“Nous avons été déçue. 1 : dans l’annonce nous avions sélectionner la langue française, ce qui n’a pas été respecté. Le fait de ne parler anglais en soit ne nous as pas déranger c’est plutôt sur le principe autant ne pas proposer si vous ne faites pas. 2. Le chauffeur est arrivé en retard à cause apparemment du trafic, puis s’est arrêté prendre de l’essence (ça il nous a prévenu pas de soucis) puis a un autre moment sur la route il s’arrête encore une fois descend de la voiture (sans rien nous dire et reviens 10min après). A la forêt de Jozani il nous lâche en nous montrant du…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise - Searching for dolphins from Matemwe village
Aquariums, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Evening Experiences, Sunset Cruises, Tour Reviews, Zanzibar Tours

Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise

14.Baraka Aquarium and Dolphin Sightseeing with Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $115Top rated

Swim with rescued turtles, search for dolphins, and sail past Nungwi at sunset on this private Zanzibar day tour.

“I had an amazing experience with Kijo Viaggio! They were knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore and learn more about Zanzibar.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

Explore Tanzania

Pick a park, a town or a reef.