$35
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the authentic Swahili culture of Zanzibar with this enriching full-day village tour. Experience traditional life, local cuisine, craftsmanship, and the warm hospitality that has remained unchanged for generations.
The Cultural Village Tour takes you beyond the tourist areas to experience the real Zanzibar. Starting at the Mkokotoni fish market, you'll explore multiple villages, learn traditional crafts, and gain an authentic insight into the daily life of Zanzibari people.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Mkokotoni Fish Market
The tour commences at the Mkokotoni fish market, where you will see the variety of fish caught in the Zanzibar seas. Experience the bustling atmosphere as local fishermen bring in their daily catch.
Local Blacksmith Visit
Visit a local blacksmith and learn how to manually make nails using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Matemwe Village
Head to the village of Matemwe, where little has changed over the last centuries. Women still use dried palm leaves for weaving mats and thatching roofs. Watch and learn this traditional craft.
Mchangani Coconut Experience
Visit Mchangani village, where the locals will show and explain to you how the coconut is essential for the villagers. You can participate and learn how to remove the husk and witness the grating process.
Kidimni Wood Carving
The tour will take us to Kidimni village to experience how the famous carved Zanzibar doors and wooden products are made by skilled local artisans.
Spice Plantation Lunch
Enjoy a lunch break at the spice plantation where you'll taste authentic Zanzibar cuisine at a local restaurant. Not only will you see how farmers cultivate spices, fruits, and vegetables, but you will also get to smell and taste them.
Henna & Local Life
Enter a local house and see how women paint henna and study their lives in general. This excursion will give you an interesting insight into the traditional life of fishing and farming in Zanzibar.