Zanzibar Tumbatu Island Cultural Experience
Overview of the tour in Zanzibar
The tour starts at 9:00 am from Mkokoni local dhow harbor and fishing village. We do a short visit of the place before heading to Tumbatu Island, you will visit the local fish & furniture market as well as the local cargo dhows and fishing boats. It takes 30 minutes to the island by small boat. There we stop at the lagoon to learn the fishing methods used by locals and their fishing traps.
We’ll visit different areas to experience the local’s daily life, from the harbor to meet with dhow crafters and fishermen repairing the nets to the old baobab trees which used to be a school/classroom. We will proceed to the interesting part of the tour by visiting a witch doctor (spiritual healer) and learn about traditional, spiritual & ritual treatments and herbs.
Visiting Shiraz ruins, Shiraz was the earliest settlers and the local rulers of the Zanzibar Islands and Tumbatu Island before the 12th century. Hot local lunch will be served at the end, includes rice, coconut curry, seafood, and fruits.
This activity includes:
- Mkokotoni port
- Tumbatu Island Lighthouse
- Island entrance fees
- Local lunch
- Boat
- Hotel pickups
- Fruits and mineral water
On arrival
Mkokotoni local harbour and fish market, Nothern Region of Unguja Island.
Things to note
This tour is private, and all participants should be wearing decent clothes.
Reef shoes are highly recommended, and some small gifts to the kids will make them smile.
We recommend gifts like pens, pencils, exercise books, crayons, erasers, or any kids brain-building stuff.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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