Tumbatu Island Cultural Tour

The tour starts at 9:00 am from Mkokotoni 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 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.

What's Included

  • Collection from/ back to any Stone Town hotel (price from Beach hotel – on request)
  • English-speaking guide (other multilingual guides on request)
  • All entrance fees
  • Boat transfer to and from Tumbatu Island
  • Local lunch, seasonal fruits and soft drinks
  • What to bring on the tour: dress modestly – clothes that cover shoulders and knees for women, and men avoid being bare-chested or wearing swimming trunks; reef or water shoes; school materials for kids; beach towels for emergency; sunscreen and sun hat

What's Excluded

  • Price per person
    • USD 130 (1 person)
    • USD 90 (2 persons)
    • USD 75 (3 persons)
    • USD 65 (4 persons)
    • USD 65 (5 persons)
    • USD 65 (6 persons)

 

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