If you go as far up the island as this, its a must to go and see this natural lagoon, fed by the sea water. The work these people do is good for the turtles. They collect eggs and hatch them, look after them where they will end up in the lagoon when big enough then eventually release them back to the ocean.This gives them a much better start in life as they have so many predators.Most of the turtles are the green turtles but they also have some others like the hawkbill.This place is interesting for seeing the care they take looking after these wonderful creatures.
We had an opportunityo to feed turtles, and for an extra 5 USD, you can swim with the creatures in water as well. Had fun feeding them with the seed weed, and interesting to find out that they never get satisfied, so they are always feeding!!! :-o :-D
Nungwi was the new paradise to as we did many luxury activities over there. We had good time to enjoy with local people in Zanzibar and share their cultures. Actually it was a nice trip with a lot of new knowledge from Nungwi.
There was a 5$ entrance fee but this was well worth it knowing that you contribute towards preserving the endangered green turtles. If you are there in feb, there is a grand release of the turtles back into the wild. they have been healed back to health from the injuries they have received from fishermen, who bring the turtles here instead of eating them.Well inside we had a nice tour explaining the green turtles life cycle and fed them with green lettuce. Great fun for kids.
Well it was a hug pond with lots of turtles...I learnt quite a bit about turtles.The setting was indeed natural.
Not very well signposted, found it completely by accident as it is right next to where we were staying and we cut through when the tide was in,went swimming with the turtles, very cool....for about $10, also fed them and the fish.
Waste of time, no explanations about what the project is doing. They just take the entrance fees and you are left staring into a pond wondering what it's all about. The 'centre' needs to be lifted up before a visit is justified.
Best place to see the sea turtles and to swim with them. Great staff and entry fee goes to a good cause.
This review is for Baraka Natural Aquarium in the Baraka Beach Bungalows - Im not sure if it's the same aquarium - but we had an amazing time swimming with the turtles. They provided us with a snorkel and mask and lets swim around whilst they fed them seaweed. The turtles seem healthy and happy and it was a total pleasure to come in such close contact with them and in a beautiful setting! A highlight of our trip.
the entrance fee is 5$, and there is not so much space inside. If you have never seen the water turtles you can visit it, otherwise do not worth visiting.