Zanzibar: Stone town tour, Sunset & night food market

Explore Muyuni Village in Zanzibar, visit Ngonga Cave, enjoy a Swahili lunch, and participate in cultural performances and insights.
Begin with a pickup from your accommodation, followed by a scenic drive to Muyuni Village, located in the southeast of Zanzibar. This drive provides glimpses of rural island life and spice farms.

Upon arrival in Muyuni, receive a warm Swahili welcome and have the opportunity to walk through village pathways, meeting artisans, elders, and families. Observe activities like basket weaving, palm thatching, and traditional food preparation.

Next, enjoy a guided exploration of Ngonga Cave, where you can delve into ancient limestone formations. Listen as your guide shares legends and sacred traditions associated with the site, revealing its spiritual importance and natural wonders. Admire the cave’s stunning stalactites and stalagmites, described as a "mysteriously beautiful gem sculptured by nature into fascinating underground halls, chambers, and tunnels." Learn about the cave’s geological insights and its reputation as a home to "Vampire Bats, Ancient Spirits, and Ghosts."

After the cave exploration, head back to the village for cultural performances featuring traditional Ngoma (drumming) and Swahili dances. Participate in the festivities, experiencing the rhythm of village life firsthand. Savor a delicious home-cooked Swahili lunch prepared by village women, often including dishes like coconut rice, chapati, vegetable stew, and grilled fish, seasoned with Zanzibar’s famous spices.

In the afternoon, engage in a cultural insight session with guides and village elders, allowing for open dialogue about Swahili customs, ancestry, spiritual beliefs, and community life. Enjoy meaningful exchanges and storytelling. Before departing, take some free time for a final stroll through the village or to shop for handcrafted souvenirs.

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.