Zanzibar: Maasai Village and Turtle Aquarium Private Tour

Discover Maasai culture on a private tour in Zanzibar that combines a visit to a traditional village with a turtle conservation experience in Nungwi. Learn about Maasai customs, traditions and daily life during an educational session led by local people.

Continue to Baraka Natural Aquarium to learn about turtle rehabilitation and conservation. You can feed the turtles with food available from their caretakers and enter the natural tidal pool for a closer encounter, including the opportunity to swim with them.

Highlights

• Discover Maasai customs, traditions and lifestyle during a village visit.
• Learn about Maasai culture from local people.
• Visit Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi.
• Learn how the aquarium helps protect turtles and rehabilitate those caught in nets.
• Feed turtles using food provided by their caretakers.
• Enjoy the opportunity to swim with turtles in a natural tidal pool.

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sunscreen

Not Suitable For

• People with mobility impairments
• People with animal allergies

Know Before You Go

• This is a private group tour.
• The tour is available with or without hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere on Zanzibar Island.
  
• Hotel pickup is from your hotel reception. Be ready at reception at least 5 minutes before departure.
• The itinerary includes a visit to a Maasai village and Baraka Natural Aquarium in Nungwi.
• The Maasai village visit includes an educational session about customs, traditions and lifestyle. You may also have the opportunity to wear traditional Maasai attire.
• At Baraka Natural Aquarium, you can learn about turtle conservation, feed turtles and swim with them.
• Turtle food may be purchased from the turtles' caretakers.
  

Meeting Point

For those who chose the meeting point option, meet your guide in Nungwi. For exact location click here