Zanzibar traditions and handcrafts private tour
Excursions & day trips

Zanzibar traditions and handcrafts private tour

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$134.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Monday - Wednesday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 6 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Visit a local village and interact with locals
  • Learn more about the lifestyle in Zanzibar
  • Enjoy local delicacies as free lunch
What to expect

This tour allows you to peel back the layers on life for women in Zanzibar. You’ll travel to different villages where local women have started projects to ensure an income, and learn about the handicrafts they produce. A typical lunch is included too. If you want to know more about village life in Zanzibar, this tour gives you a real insight. After pick-up from your hotel, you’ll head out to different rural villages where women aged between 40 and 80 have set up various projects that allow them to make an income for their families. You’ll be able to connect with them while learning about their life and the goods they make. See how they produce seaweed soaps, baskets, carpets and belts, and if you decide to purchase something, you’ll be contributing directly to the success of their projects. What’s more, you’ll be served a delectable lunch of typical Zanzibar dishes.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Water
  • check Lunch
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips
Where

Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar between 8.30am and 9.00am

Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the following points: - Pick-up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town - Pick-up from North West Coast hotels and South West Coast hotels (Mangapwani, Fumba) - Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe) - Pick-up from North Coast hotels (Nunwi, Kendwa) - Pick-up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels (Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduch)
What to remember
  • After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
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Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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