Pemba Island: Kojani Island and Mnarani Ruins Tour
ID: GYG1082812-1662964
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore Kojani Island’s maritime culture and the ancient Mnarani ruins on this tour. Visit shipyards, meet artisans, and learn about the island’s seafaring traditions.
Begin your journey with a boat ride to Kojani Island, located off Pemba’s eastern coast. Explore local shipyards, interact with artisans crafting traditional wooden boats, and learn about Kojani’s deep-rooted seafaring traditions that connect generations to the Indian Ocean.
Experience the island’s tight-knit community and oral storytelling, making it a rich site for cultural exchange.
From Kojani, continue north to the Mnarani ruins, nestled near the edge of the Ngezi Forest Reserve. Discover ancient coral stone structures—once part of a Swahili mosque and settlement—offering a quiet, sacred atmosphere surrounded by forest and coastal views.
Listen as local guides share stories of spiritual practices, trade, and the historical significance of the site, which dates back centuries to the era of Arab influence on the island.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the maritime culture of Kojani Island
- Explore local shipyards and interact with artisans crafting traditional boats
- Discover the Mnarani ruins, ancient coral stone structures
- Learn about the island’s seafaring traditions and oral storytelling
- Enjoy a boat ride to Kojani Island, located off Pemba’s eastern coast
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Boat ride to Kojani Island
- Visit to local shipyards
- Interaction with artisans
- Visit to Mnarani ruins
- Guided tour of Mnarani ruins
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.
