Jambiani Village Tour and Dhow Sailing

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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Explore Jambiani's local culture: see skilled craftswomen at work, capture unforgettable moments, and unwind on a traditional dhow. Perfect for those seeking an authentic village experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A unique chance to visit Jambiani homes to see the local women making their handicrafts, buy their products, get some wonderful photographs and then relax aboard a traditional dhow.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Coconut Bean Soup
This typical Zanzibar dish uses the local seafood and coconuts
MAIN
Rice and Spinach served with octopus sauce
Served with chapati

What You Get

Lunch
Locally prepared lunch in one of the village women's houses
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Use of Snorkelling equipment

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

You will meet the women of Jambiani, see how they live their lives and the skills that they have. This is a wonderful chance to get off the usual tourist trail and learn how local people live and work. You will be able to take amazing pictures of the women you meet and village life plus the chance to purchase products made by the women you have met all at very reasonable prices Take the challenge of making rope and turning it into a mat, learn how to wear a kanga, have a henna painting and learn to weave. You will watch as the women tend the sea weed beds and soften the coconut husks ready for rope making. You will have a simple lunch in one of your hosts' houses and after all this activity relax aboard a dhow where if the tide is right you will be able to enjoy wonderful snorkelling in the Indian Ocean.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
14/11/2020 - 13/07/2026
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SUNDAY
09:00 - 18:00

Meeting & Pickup

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We can arrange any suitable meeting point for you in Zanzibar but extra fees will apply for pick ups outside Jambiani.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Earliest available date: June 26, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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