About this experience
You will meet the colourful women of the village, who will give you an insight into local traditional activities. 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.
Ameir, your tour guide, lives in Jambiani, speaks good English and has an excellent knowledge of his village and his culture. He loves sharing stories of Zanzibar and his home village.
All the photos were taken on tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Jambiani private local guide
Not included
- Pick up available from your Stone Town Hotel for an extra charge starting at $45
Itinerary and highlights
Your Jambiani walking tour includes: a visit to several women's homes, a visit to the beach to see the women collecting sea weed and learning about its cultivation. Watch the ladies making coconut rope and doormats (from the coconut husks collected on the beach), palm leaf and makuti weaving as well as traditional handmade kofia sewing. You will also have a demonstration of how to wear a kanga and experience henna painting.
There is also an opportunity to have lunch (at extra cost) in one of the ladies' houses but we will need 48 hours notice to prepare this. We would also need to know if you have any dietary requirement.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up available from your Stone Town Hotel for an extra charge starting at $45 depending on party size.
- Your Jambiani hotel or other point to be agreed with your guide in Jambiani
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Jambiani Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who can't walk more than 2 km.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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