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Zanzibar Tumbatu Island Cultural Experience

Location Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
$400.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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

Zanzibar Tumbatu Island Cultural Experience
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Other
  • Tips

Meeting point
Outside the hotel with Halisi Africa Tours signboard
Return details
Outside the hotel with Halisi Africa Tours signboard

  • Tumbatu Island
    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.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Zanzibar Tumbatu Island Cultural Experience

    Location Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
    $400.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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