- Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond - The Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond is a community based NGO established in 1993 as an effort to conserve the population of sea turtles native to Zanzibar island. The Stone Town based Eco & Culture Tours NGO was the initiator of this project, and empowered the local villagers to take this conservation initiative into their own hands. Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) have traditionally been hunted around Zanzibar for their attractive shells, and Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) for their meat.
- Nungwi Beach - You will have a visit of a witch doctor and a local Dhow builder.
- Local guide
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- Transportation to/from other parts of Zanzibar
The rural tour is always conducted by local tour guides, with all activities designed to benefit the community and nature preservation. Get a glimpse of how residents carry out their daily routines and earn their living.
The Mnarani Aquarium is a petite tidal lagoon encompassed by porous coral rag stone, and is a sanctuary to many endangered hawksbill and green turtles. You will be able to feed seaweed to the turtles and photograph them. Additionally, you get an opportunity to meet the local boat (dhow) builders and see how a boat is crafted from scratch. The trip concludes with a hearty local Swahili lunch!
If your accommodation is not in Nungwi, we are more than pleased to set up a transfer at a fair cost.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Inform us about dietary restrictions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
