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Nungwi & Kendwa Beach Day with Turtle Aquarium

Zanzibar · Excursion

Nungwi & Kendwa Beach Day with Turtle Aquarium

Full day · 7 hours · from $55 per person

Overview

A relaxed north-coast day: swim with rescued sea turtles at the Baraka natural aquarium, watch craftsmen build dhows at the Nungwi boatyard, then a long afternoon on Kendwa beach — the only Zanzibar beach with almost no tide.

Highlights

  • Swim with sea turtles at Baraka aquarium
  • Nungwi traditional dhow-building yard
  • Kendwa beach — swimmable at any tide
  • Seafood lunch at a beach restaurant
  • Sunset option on request

Itinerary

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pick-up and drive to the north coast.

  2. 10:00

    Baraka natural turtle aquarium — swim and feed.

  3. 11:30

    Nungwi village and dhow-building yard.

  4. 13:00

    Seafood lunch on the beach.

  5. 14:00

    Free afternoon on Kendwa beach.

  6. 16:30

    Return transfer (or stay for sunset).

What's included

  • Private transfers
  • Turtle aquarium entrance
  • Guide
  • Lunch and water

What's excluded

  • Beach bar drinks
  • Tips
  • Sunbed hire

Pick-up information

Pick-up from all hotel areas between 08:30 and 09:30.

What to bring

  • · Swimwear and towel
  • · Sun cream
  • · Hat
  • · Cash for drinks

Frequently asked

Are the turtles wild?

They are rescued turtles rehabilitated in a natural tidal pool — you can swim beside them under supervision.

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