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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.
- Lunch included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- No hidden fees or taxes
- Tips
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
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