Makunduchi Village: Cultural and Spiritual Tour With Lunch
ID: GYG1113033-1720581
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Step into the spiritual world of Makunduchi Village — where ancient rituals, sacred trees, and hidden caves tell the stories of Zanzibar’s deep cultural roots.
Discover the hidden traditions, local flavors, and spiritual side of Zanzibar in the peaceful village of Makunduchi, located about 40 miles south of Stone Town.
During this guided cultural and spiritual tour, you will:
Visit the Mwaka Kogwa festival ground, where every July locals gather to celebrate one of Zanzibar’s oldest cultural rituals.
Explore the ancient baobab tree with a mysterious hollow inside — step in and hear its fascinating stories.
Experience the sacred shrine (mzimu), where people with strong traditional beliefs come to make offerings and prayers.
Discover Mwanagoli Cave and Mwanampambe Cave, two natural wonders filled with legends, history, and spiritual meaning.
Enjoy a delicious local lunch prepared in a traditional Zanzibari style, offering an authentic taste of village life.
This unique experience gives you a deep understanding of Zanzibar’s culture, spirituality, cuisine, and storytelling traditions passed down through generations.
Highlights
- Explore one of Zanzibar’s oldest villages — Makunduchi
- Visit the Mwaka Kogwa festival grounds
- See the famous hollow baobab tree
- Learn about local spiritual practices at a traditional shrine
- Visit two mystical caves — Mwanagoli and Mwanampambe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress modestly when visiting local villages and shrines
Bring comfortable walking shoes
Duration: 4–5 hours
Transfer upon request (not included in price)
Lunch included, also guests will enjoy fresh coconut
Entrance and local guide fees included
We will meet in front of Makunduchi District Hospital. It is a well-known landmark located in the center of Makunduchi town. You can easily recognize it by its white and blue building and the hospital sign at the main gate.
I will be waiting outside the entrance wearing a Zanzibar jersey so you can easily find me.
INCLUDED
- Professional local guide
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Visit to Mwaka Kogwa festival ground
- Visit to hollow baobab tree
- Visit to the sacred shrine (mzimu)
- Visit to Mwanagoli Cave
- Fresh coconut during the tour
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch or other meals
- Hotel transfers (available upon request at extra cost)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for the guide (optional)
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.
