Zanzibar: Tumbatu Island Culture and Snorkeling Tour
ID: GYG1476651-2254676
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Tumbatu Island on a guided tour from Zanzibar. Meet local communities, snorkel in clear waters, and enjoy a traditional lunch with soft drinks and tropical fruits.
Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and travel to Mkokotoni. Board a boat and enjoy a 40-minute ride to Tumbatu Island.
Upon arrival, step into a local village and get a closer look at the island’s cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Meet members of the local community and learn about customs, daily routines, and traditional crafts. You will also be introduced to Tumbatu wearing style, including kanga and kikoi.
Later, head out for guided snorkeling in the waters around the island. Swim in clear sea conditions and look out for marine life below the surface. After the snorkeling session, relax and enjoy a traditional local meal with soft drinks and tropical fruits.
In the afternoon, begin the return journey by boat and transfer back to Zanzibar, with drop-off at your hotel at the end of the activity.
Highlights
- Discover Tumbatu Island's culture and traditions on a guided tour
- Snorkel in the island's clear waters and spot marine life
- Meet local communities and learn about their customs
- Enjoy a traditional lunch with soft drinks and tropical fruits
- Wear traditional kanga and kikoi attire for a cultural experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts in the morning, around 8:00
The boat ride to Tumbatu Island takes about 40 minutes
The activity includes cultural visits and snorkeling
INCLUDED
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Round-trip boat trip
- Government entry fees
- Kanga and kikoi attire
- Lunch
- Soft drinks
- Tropical fruits
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
