Sight guide · Zanzibar · Tanzania
Visiting Mnarani turtle conservation pond
A natural tidal pool at Nungwi run as a community conservation project, where rescued green and hawksbill turtles are cared for and some are released to the sea.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Mbz1 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Mnarani turtle conservation pond is an aquarium in Nungwi, Zanzibar. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Area
- Nungwi
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids and nature
- Best months
- June–August
About Mnarani turtle conservation pond
A natural tidal pool at Nungwi run as a community conservation project, where rescued green and hawksbill turtles are cared for and some are released to the sea.
Tip: A short, easy visit with children while staying in Nungwi.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Nungwi, northern tip with lively beach bars, dhow builders and swimmable water.
Best time to visit Mnarani turtle conservation pond
Mnarani turtle conservation pond is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- July: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Zanzibar has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Mnarani turtle conservation pond is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Stone Town and Forodhani Gardens night market.
- No. 13 of the 17 sights in our Zanzibar things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Zanzibar.
- A family favourite in Zanzibar with kids.
Near Mnarani turtle conservation pond
Also in Nungwi, so you can walk between them:
- Nungwi dhow yards and sunset — 2 hours, low cost
If you like Mnarani turtle conservation pond
- Spice farm tour — Central Unguja, Half a day
- Prison Island (Changuu) — Off Stone Town, Half a day
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park — Central Unguja, 2 hours
Staying near Mnarani turtle conservation pond
Stay in Nungwi ($$$) to walk here: northern tip with lively beach bars, dhow builders and swimmable water. All areas to stay in Zanzibar.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Mnarani turtle conservation pond?
Plan 45 minutes. With Nungwi dhow yards and sunset nearby, it fits a half-day in Nungwi.
+Is Mnarani turtle conservation pond free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Mnarani turtle conservation pond?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. A short, easy visit with children while staying in Nungwi.
+Do I need to book Mnarani turtle conservation pond in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Mnarani turtle conservation pond good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Zanzibar. Zanzibar works well for families: tortoises on Prison Island, monkeys in Jozani Forest, turtles at Nungwi and calm beaches at Kendwa.