Zanzibar tour: Sea turtles, beaches, sunset dinner

Sea turtles, two beaches, and a sunset dinner on the water

A full-day guided tour of Zanzibar combining the Salaam Sea Turtles Aquarium, Mtende Beach, lunch at the Rock Restaurant, and sunset at Kae Funk Sunset Beach Bar. The itinerary includes entry to all three beaches and the aquarium, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Eight hours total, ending as the sun sets over the ocean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore aquarium, beach, dining, and sunset

• Visit Salaam Sea Turtles Aquarium
• Relax and swim at Mtende Beach
• Dine at The Rock Restaurant
• Enjoy sunset at Kae Funk Sunset Beach Bar

The experience

The day starts at the Salaam Natural Aquarium, where you swim alongside sea turtles in shallow water and see colorful fish in the tank. The aquarium focuses on conservation, so you'll learn about the creatures as you're in the water with them, not just watching from a distance. From there the vehicle takes you to Mtende Beach on the southeast coast, a quieter stretch with white sand and clear water where you can swim or snorkel at your own pace.

Lunch happens at the Rock Restaurant in Michamvi Pingwe, a real restaurant built on a rock just offshore, with seafood and ocean views. The operator notes it gets busy, so a reservation is already arranged. After eating, you head to Kae Funk Sunset Beach Bar in Michamvi Kae for the final hours of the day: a laid-back spot right on the beach where you can order drinks and watch the light change over the water.

The eight-hour window means you're back by evening but you've moved through four separate places, each one a different kind of stop: the aquarium for the wildlife moment, Mtende for open beach time, the Rock for a sit-down meal, and Kae Funk for the wind-down. A guide travels with you the whole time and speaks your language. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and all entry fees are covered.

What’s included

• Entry to the Salaam Natural Aquarium, Mtende Beach, and Kae Funk Sunset Beach.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• professional guide.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Charisma_Experience

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to move through four separate stops without rushing, but short enough that you're back in town by evening. If you want a full day of activity without an overnight commitment, this itinerary fits. If you need more unstructured beach time or a later dinner, a shorter or longer tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do at the Salaam Sea Turtles Aquarium?

You swim in shallow water alongside sea turtles and see colorful fish in the tanks. The aquarium teaches you about turtle conservation while you're in the water with them, so it's both a hands-on experience and an educational one.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch at the Rock Restaurant is not included in the tour price, but the stop is built into the itinerary and a reservation is arranged for you. You order and pay for your meal there.

How much time do you spend at Kae Funk Sunset Beach Bar?

The tour ends at Kae Funk, so you're there for the final stretch of daylight and into the sunset. The exact duration depends on the time of year and when the sun sets, but it's the last stop of the eight-hour day.