Zanzibar: Tumbatu Island Authentic Cultural Tour

Discover the local way of life on a guided tour of Tumbatu Island. Visit the village of Mkokotoni, explore the local fish and furniture market, and enjoy a local lunch.
Embark on a cultural tour of Tumbatu Island. Visit the local fish and furniture market, the local cargo dhows and fishing boats, and enjoy a local breakfast. Learn about the island's history and culture from your guide.

Start your tour at 9:00 AM from Mkokotoni local dhow harbor and fishing village. Do a short visit of the place before heading to Tumbatu Island. Take a 30-minute boat ride to the island. Stop at the lagoon to learn the fishing methods used by locals and their fishing traps.

Visit different areas to experience the local’s daily life, from the harbor to meet with dhow crafters and fishermen repairing the nets to the old baobab trees which used to be a school/classroom. Proceed to the interesting part of the tour by visiting a spiritual healer and learn about traditional, spiritual, and ritual treatments and herbs.

Visit the Shiraz ruins, the earliest settlers and the local rulers of the Zanzibar Islands and Tumbatu Island before the 12th century. Enjoy a hot local lunch at the end of the tour, including rice, coconut curry, seafood, and fruits.

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.