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Pwani mchangani in north east coast, Zanzibar +255 773 908 234 info@turbotours.co.tz

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SWIMMING WITH TURTLES

About this Tour

One of the highlights of my recent trip to Zanzibar was swimming with the friendly turtles at the Lagoon Natural Aquarium on Nugwi Beach in the north of Zanzibar. The aquarium is actually a big natural pond – a grotto, which serves as a sanctuary for the turtles. The conservancy receives turtles which have been accidentally caught in fishing nets, and gives them a chance to recuperate before being released into the open ocean again. What really attracted me to this place was the fact that I would be be able to swim with these gentle animals. They come very close and it was a bit odd in the beginning to feel them brush up against me. But once I got used to them, I even touched them myself – it was a wonderful experience and of course perfectly safe. Its lovely to run your fingers over their shells and feel them next to you, although one of them nibbled my skin a little while trying to get to some sea weed I was sitting on.

Tour Highlights(Additional Information)

  • Swim with Friendly Sea Turtles
  • Natural Aquarium Setting
  • Conservation-Focused Visit
  • Touch & Feed the Turtles
  • Amazing Photo Opportunities
  • -Capture memorable moments in the water with the turtles.

What is Included

  • Entry ticket to the Lagoon Natural Aquarium
  • Interaction and swimming time with the turtles
  • Brief guide or caretaker explanation about turtle conservation
  • Seaweed for feeding the turtles (provided by the staff)
  • Free time for photography and video

What is Excluded

  • Hotel transfers (unless arranged separately)
  • Swimming gear (bring your own swimsuit, towel, and water shoes)
  • Personal items such as sunscreen or dry bags

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Markus and Charlotte

Germany

"Wunderbare Erfahrung ! Ali hat uns pünktlich vom Hotel abgeholt und ist ein sehr entspannter Fahrer und hat uns zu den Schildkröten gebracht. Er erklärt alles auf Englisch auf der Fahrt zur Kultur über die Geschichte von Sansibar und über die Sachen die man an der Straße sieht. Am Ort angekommen gibt es einen eigenen Guide für jeden Besucher, man darf in verschiedene Becken gehen und die Schildkröten füttern und dort mit ihnen schwimmen. Der Guide macht viele Fotos mit deinem Handy, danach kann man duschen. Es ist sauber und gut organisiert da es eine Organisation ist die die Schildkröten rettet gibt es auch Informationen zum Leben und zum Schutz der Schildkröten. Ich halte es für sehr sicher. Unser Guide hat sogar deutsch gesprochen:-) unglaublich müsst ihr machen!!"

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