Zanzibar: Seaweed Farm and Starfish Tour
ID: GYG1127871-1731124
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Zanzibar’s seaweed farms and Starfish Beach on a guided tour. Meet local farmers, learn about eco-friendly production, and see colorful sea stars in their natural habitat.
Discover a different side of Zanzibar beyond its beaches — one rooted in nature, culture, and community.
Begin your tour with a visit to a local seaweed farm, where you’ll meet the women who cultivate and harvest seaweed by hand. Learn how it’s grown, dried, and transformed into soaps, cosmetics, and foods that support local livelihoods.
After the farming experience, continue to Starfish Beach, a shallow lagoon famous for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. Here, you’ll have the chance to spot beautiful red and blue starfish, walk along soft sands, and take stunning photos in the turquoise water.
Your local guide will share insights into coastal ecology, sustainability, and traditional island life — making this tour perfect for travelers who love culture, nature, and responsible tourism.
Highlights
- Discover the traditional seaweed farms of Zanzibar and meet local farmers
- Learn about eco-friendly seaweed production and its impact on the community
- Explore Starfish Beach and see colorful sea stars in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a relaxing beach walk and take stunning photos in the turquoise water
- Learn about marine life and coastal traditions from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup available in Paje, Bwejuu, or Jambiani area
Tour duration is 3–4 hours
Departure time is 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Your hotel lobby (pickup available in Paje, Bwejuu, or Jambiani area)
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Zanzibar South or East Coast)
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
- Bottle of water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Meals or drinks not mentioned
- Tips (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.
