Maasai Village and Turtle Experience
- Day trip
- Private
- About 5 hours
- Zanzibar and the Coast, Tanzania
Overview
Maasai families have lived and worked on Zanzibar's north coast for years, and this is a chance to sit with one rather than photograph one from a car window. You hear how the community lives here, what they do and what has changed.
The second half is the natural turtle aquarium at Nungwi, a tidal lagoon where turtles bought back from fishermen or brought in injured are kept until they can be released.
You can feed them, swim with them and hear what the rehabilitation actually involves.
Trip highlights
- Time with a Maasai community on the north coast
- Swimming and feeding at the natural turtle lagoon
- A short day that leaves the afternoon free
Rates per person
€71 per person, from
What you pay depends on when you travel, how many of you there are and the standard of accommodation you choose. Send us your dates and we come back with the figure for your party rather than a range.
Inclusions
Included
- Guide throughout
- Village and aquarium entry
- All government fees
Excluded
- Lunch
- Hotel transfer, which we quote separately
- Tips, which are always optional
Activities and transport
- Activity: About 5 hours
- Travelling as: Private
Where it starts and ends
- The trip starts in Zanzibar.
Getting there and what to know
Pickup and meeting point
Both stops are on the north coast around Nungwi. Tell us where you are staying and we will confirm the pickup.
What we will advise you on
Send your dates and group size and we answer all four in the itinerary we send back.
The best months for this trip
Wildlife, rainfall and crowds change month by month, and the right answer is different for a migration trip than for a beach week. We will tell you what your dates mean for what you will see.
Weather and what to pack
Temperature, rain and altitude across the parks on your route, and a packing list for the season you are travelling in rather than a generic one.
Flights and how to get here
Which airport to fly into, whether to drive or fly between parks, and how the internal legs fit together. We will say when flying is worth it and when it is not.
Choosing the right lodges
What each lodge or camp is actually like, how far it sits from the gate, and what the difference between the budget, mid-range and luxury options buys you.
Booking request
Reserve Your Trip
Complete your travel details and send your booking request. We will confirm availability before any booking is final.
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Before you book
The practical reading, from the questions we are asked most.
