Little turtles on the way to the sea!

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One of the cutest creatures you can meet along the coasts of Tanzania is the endangered green turtle. 

Not everybody know, but there are seven species of marine turtles and two of them nest in this area.  This is the reason why it will be probable for you to assist to hatch, especially if you spend some days nearby a beach area.

Sea turtles in Tanzania are under threat as a result of centuries of human exploitation for food, oil, leather and ornaments, as well as mortality associated with incidental capture in the fishing industry, marine and land-based pollution and degradation of feeding habitats. Unregulated coastal development poses a significant threat to nesting beaches.

Sea turtle ecotourism in Tanzania is being proudly led by coastal communities. Community Conservation Officers monitor the nest during its 55 day incubation period and protect it from potential predators including mongoose and monitor lizards. When it is ready for hatching, community Turtle Tour Guides lead you to the nest while telling you all the amazing sea turtle facts that you never knew.

We support Sea Sense, a Non Government Organisation (NGO) that works closely with coastal communities in Tanzania to conserve and protect endangered marine species including sea turtles, dugongs, whales, dolphins and whale sharks - and it’s possible for us to arrange, when possible, a trip to see turtles hatchling.

If you are in Dar es Salaam it’s so easy. Sea turtle nests are locted on beaches just 30km south of the city! For more info visit www.seasense.org.

28 friends of the Indian Ocean

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Get ready for a great diving or snorkelling! 

Do you know how many different species are you going to see along the coast and island of Tanzania?

An incredible number ad variety of shapes and colors... We want to show you just a little preview. Enjoy!

Paradises off the beaten tracks: Rubondo Island

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Some people love hidden treasures and almost unknown paradises more than mainstream destinations. They go for them, they want to arrive to places that most of tourists will never reach.

If you are waiting to be in Kidagaa Beach where our lodge is located or if you have already been here and you enjoyed the quiet, the crowdless atmosphere and the nature all around, probably you are one of those “explorers of lost paradises”.

We are as well, and we want to show you something amazing that you can find here in Tanzania: Rubondo Island National Park, the largest island park of the Country.

Let’s fly far away, to the city of Mwanza, along the shores of the Lake Victoria. From here, let’s continue by boat up to a remote side, closed to the border of Rwanda and Uganda.

An endless green forest will amaze you sight. But even more surprising will be the exploration.

This peaceful and lonely corner of the World is home for many animal species, that here is possible to see on a very short distance: elephant and giraffe, antelope, crocodile and hippo… but most of all, wild chimpanzees which were introduced in the 60s.

Air and water around Rubondo are populated as well by over 200 bird species and fishes such as tilapia and the rapacious Nile perch. Aside, funny yellow-spotted otters hunting nearby the water.

An overnight at the Rubondo Island Camp will be the cherry on top. Have a look at the video!

Rubondo Island can be visited after the northern circuit parks, and you should also think of visiting the Chimpanzee havens of Gombe Streams or Mahale Mountains National Parks. Contact our partner safari company Paka Adventures for more info.