Zanzibar: Local Fishing Adventure with Village Visit

Join local fishermen on a traditional ngalawa or dhow, learn age-old techniques, and visit a fishing village. Grill your catch on the beach and experience Zanzibar’s coastal heritage.
Begin your journey with a warm welcome from a fishing village where generations of families live by the tides. Meet the crew, hear stories of the sea, and board a traditional ngalawa or dhow — the same wooden boats that have carried Zanzibari fishermen for centuries.

As you set sail, watch the horizon light up with blues and golds. Learn traditional hand-line techniques and simple yet effective methods used long before modern fishing equipment arrived. Whether you catch a small reef fish or a larger prize, the experience is about the connection to the ocean, the patience, and the camaraderie of fishing together.

Continue your adventure as you return to shore with your catch. Walk through the village, discover how fish are cleaned and preserved, and join in the lively atmosphere where fishermen trade stories of the sea. If you’d like, participate in preparing a small fire to grill part of your fish right there on the beach — fresh, smoky, and unforgettable.

This experience is more than a tour; it’s a cultural exchange where you live a piece of Zanzibar’s maritime heritage. You’ll leave not just with photos, but with friendships, memories of laughter on the boat, and the taste of the Indian Ocean on your lips.

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.

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.