Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium

The Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium is a sea turtle conservation project located on the northern-most end of Nungwi Beach. A sanctuary committed to the nurturing and rehabilitation of marine turtles, it unveils the delicate marine ecosystem through its conservation pond and natural aquarium.

The turtle conservation pond is a natural lagoon separated from the Indian Ocean by a few meters of old reef rocks, but the tide within the lagoon is a clear indication that the connection with the ocean is open. A wooden pier was built on one half of the lagoon, allowing a better access to the Sea Turtles, offering a second information pavilion as well as a small interaction platform.

The center also offers several smaller pools to keep the baby and juvenile sea turtles, to treat injured or sick turtles, as well as some other large vivariums to keep other indigenous wildlife.

Every February, an annual release party is held when injured turtles that have been rehabilitated are released back into the ocean.