6-hour cultural tour of Tumbatu Island with boat ride
Highlights
Zanzibar
boating, rural, cultural
Private Tour
6 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Experience the local life and untouched culture of the Tumbatu people in Tumbatu Island, situated north of Zanzibar. See the local market in Mkokoni local dhow harbour and fishing village and board a boat ride to Tumbatu Island. Learn about fishing methods and observe the daily lives of the dhow crafters and fishermen. Also, meet a spiritual healer, explore the Shiraz Ruins and enjoy a local lunch.
Itinerary
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Visit Tumbatu Island
- Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Zanzibar or the specified meeting point and start at 9:00 am from Mkokoni local dhow harbour and fishing village.
- Go for a short visit to 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.
- Stop at the lagoon to learn the fishing methods used by locals and their fishing traps.
- Visit different areas to experience the local’s daily life, from the harbour to meet with dhow crafters and fishermen repairing the nets to the old baobab trees which used to be a school/classroom.
- Then, proceed to the interesting part of the tour by visiting a witch doctor (spiritual healer) and learn about traditional, spiritual & ritual treatments and herbs.
- See the Shiraz ruins. Shiraz were the earliest settlers and the local rulers of the Zanzibar Islands and Tumbatu Island before the 12th century.
- Enjoy hot local lunch which will be served at the end, with rice, coconut curry, seafood, and fruits.
- At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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