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Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour

4.3  / 586 reviews
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Water activity
Zanzibar: North Coast and Turtle Sanctuary Tour
4.3  / 586 reviews

This trip offers unique opportunities to learn more about how traditional dhow boats are built and all about the natural preservation of turtles. See beautiful beaches and get a chance to swim with turtles.

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Duration 6 hours
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Angela – United States

Awesome experience! We were a group of 9 and had an amazing day!

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Angela – United States
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Maribeth – United States

Juma was on time picking us from Zanzibar port . Told us a lot about Zanzibar during our 1.5 hours drive to the north where we see the turtle sanctuary . The Dhow boat tour was very interesting . We even got to try how to use the traditional drill ( made of wood and string). Restaurant that this tour choose was excellent . Food was delish! I love trying local traditinal food wherever I go and this restaurant and their staff was lovely. We also had time to walk at the beach and it was low tide so we got to see the dhow boats and be able to walk close to them . Drive around the fishing village and got to watch how they live in real life is a plus . The best part of this tour is being / swimming with the sea turtles . This sanctuary is doing a good job rehabilitating the injured turtles and keeping them for 1-2 years and they will send them back to the wild . Everything about this tour is good and the driver / tour guide Juma is excellent

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Maribeth – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Swim with and feed turtles
  • Enjoy the most popular local beaches
  • Find out how dhow boats are made

Full description

The most popular beaches of Zanzibar are in Nungwi. This is mostly because the tides do not have such a huge impact on the beach. But, did you know that Nungwi is also the capital of local dhow manufacturing? Find out all about how these impressive sailing vessels are made and get the chance to see local craftsmen in action. Later, enjoy lunch including one complimentary drink at a local restaurant. After that, experience a real turtle sanctuary. Here, turtles are treated and healed of any illnesses before being released to the ocean. Get the chance to swim with these incredible animals and feed them.  All fees paid here contribute towards turtle welfare and the education of tourists on their impact on the local environment.

Includes

  • Transfer from any hotel in Zanzibar
  • Entrance fee to natural aquarium
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Lunch and one drink (local beer, water or soda)
  • Guide fee

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4.3 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Angela – United StatesNovember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Awesome experience! We were a group of 9 and had an amazing day!
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Maribeth – United StatesJanuary 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Juma was on time picking us from Zanzibar port . Told us a lot about Zanzibar during our 1.5 hours drive to the north where we see the turtle sanctuary . The Dhow boat tour was very interesting . We even got to try how to use the traditional drill ( made of wood and string). Restaurant that this tour choose was excellent . Food was delish! I love trying local traditinal food wherever I go and this restaurant and their staff was lovely. We also had time to walk at the beach and it was low tide so we got to see the dhow boats and be able to walk close to them . Drive around the fishing village and got to watch how they live in real life is a plus . The best part of this tour is being / swimming with the sea turtles . This sanctuary is doing a good job rehabilitating the injured turtles and keeping them for 1-2 years and they will send them back to the wild . Everything about this tour is good and the driver / tour guide Juma is excellent
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GetYourGuide traveler – South AfricaApril 5, 2024  – Verified booking
The trip was great. The guide Juma, was very patient with us and considering that it was Ramadhani period we still had a great time. We were picked up from hotel as promised. The swim with turtles was amazing but they bit a little lol. Learning about how the boats are made and the fish auctions was pretty cool. I highly recommend
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Product ID: 358370

Activity provider:Zanzibar Local Experience

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