About this experience
This tour takes you to Jambiani village, where you will have the chance to experience rural Zanzibar life.
You will visit womens pottery and handicrafts group, sea weed farming, local school, local herbs doctor and a local clinic. Your village guide will take you to a lady who will show you the process of making rope from coconut fibre.
You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you will taste authentic Zanzibari cuisine, seasoned with many spices and herbs.
Colors of Zanzibar is contributing to the development by giving fair payments for the locals for opening their doors to us.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Donations to visited places
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Tour start with visiting in women’s pottery and handicrafts group, seaweed farming, local school, local herbs doctor and a local clinic.
Then your village guide will take you to a woman who will show you the process of making rope from coconut fibre.
After you stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you will taste authentic Zanzibari cuisine, seasoned with many spices and herbs.There is also a possibility to visit a soap factory that uses the local seaweed as the main ingredient for their soaps.
All the villagers included in the tour will receive a fee for their service, which will be given to a cooperative whenever it’s a possibility. This tour will let you know the real Zanzibari village life, and also gives an opportunity for the villagers to get to know you and also to boost their incomes. This way it is beneficial for everyone and will make the gap between travellers and locals smaller.
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point is any hotel in Jambiani Village, Zanzibar. Transfers are not included in the price if you are not staying in Jambiani, so please mention that and we can give an offer for the transfers.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Colors of Zanzibar
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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