Turtle Hatching on Juani Island
Between June and September, sea turtles hatch on the sandy beaches of Juani Island. Join Nassoro, who has dedicated his life to protecting the nests, as the baby turtles make their way to the Indian Ocean.
Nassoro, guardian of the nests
Nassoro has spent his life protecting the turtle nests of Juani Island, making sure the baby turtles reach the warm waters of the Indian Ocean safely. To learn more about him, watch the documentary by Jigar Ganatra, which shows him playing bao, the traditional board game, with Mwinyi, our oldest boatman.
A boat ride and a walk through the forest
A short boat ride takes you across to Juani. From there, it’s a 30 to 45-minute walk through the island’s lush forest to the beach where the turtles are expected to hatch. There, you watch them begin the next stage of their remarkable journey.
Supporting the turtles
The programme is run by SeaSense, a conservation group that works in partnership with the people of Juani. When islanders see a turtle nesting, they call SeaSense, whose team comes to protect and monitor the nest until the eggs hatch. A donation to SeaSense is paid in cash. Our managers plan the next day’s activities with you each evening.
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