Nungwi Marine Turtles Mnarani — Attraction in Unguja

Our visit to Nungwi Marine Turtle Mnarani was nothing short of enchanting. The magical moment of swimming alongside the gentle marine turtles felt like a dream come true, as if we were characters in a timeless love story set in the heart of paradise.

The serene waters, paired with the knowledgeable staff's passion for conservation, created an atmosphere of pure bliss. Learning about the majestic turtles together deepened our connection, making the experience even more meaningful.

Embarking on my first kayaking adventure, I found myself gliding through the calm waters, feeling a sense of freedom and tranquility. The beauty of Zanzibar's landscape served as a breathtaking backdrop to our romantic escape.

Our time at Nungwi Marine Turtle Mnarani was an unforgettable chapter in our love story, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any couple seeking a unique and...

DO NOT SWIM WITH THE TURTLES! 3 months after visiting the turtles, my wife was admitted to hospital back in the UK with Salmonella poisoning for 4 days. The doctors tracked this infection back to swimming with the turtles.

We enjoyed visiting the turtle aquarium, there's a little pool with a few baby turtles and then a large natural salt water pool that contains the adult turtles. You can get in the water with the turtles or you can feed them seaweed from the edge. The staff will explain the different breeds of turtle to you as well as show you a humpback whale skeleton and dolphin skulls.

Would say you only need 20 minutes...

it’s such an amazing sanctuary built for turtles where visitors can experience a live interaction by feeding the turtles and swimming with them though you have to be careful as the turtles bite. if you are faint hearted like me then be careful as navigating between the efforts to get in the water with the turtles and the fear of them biting you may make you slip and fall as i did which in turn turned out to be so hilarious and i carried a beautiful memories of purses some bruises along the way 🤣 it’s a must visit place when you are in zanzibar. the staff over there are very welcoming...