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Zanzibar Tumbatu Island Cultural Experience
Zanzibar City, Zanzibar
From 6 hours to 7 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Exploring the beauty and nature of the Zanzibar surrounding Islands
Experiencing the unspoiled culture of the locals
Travelers must wear decent clothes that cover their shoulders and knee during the visit, to respect local's culture.
Additional clothes provided to the woman if nesesary.
The experience of the real village life
Visit the second large island near Zanzibar main Island
Experiencing the unspoiled culture of the locals
Travelers must wear decent clothes that cover their shoulders and knee during the visit, to respect local's culture.
Additional clothes provided to the woman if nesesary.
The experience of the real village life
Visit the second large island near Zanzibar main Island
What's Included?
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included?
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Tumbatu Island
7 hours
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 also 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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: HALISI AFRICA TOURS.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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