Tour overview

Matemwe Village Tour

This tour takes you to Matemwe village, one of the most untouched by mass tourism in Zanzibar. You get to meet locals, learn about their livelihoods, visit a seaweed farm, and see women making local handicrafts.

Traditional Experiences

You can also visit a local practitioner who performs traditional rituals and uses medicinal herbs, offering a deep insight into Zanzibar’s ancestral customs.

What makes this activity unique?

Discover how locals live their everyday lives and how they sustain their livelihoods in this serene, authentic coastal village.

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Included

All taxes fees
Entry fees
Bottled water
Fruits

Not Included

Lunch
Accommodation
International Flights

Pick up policy and meeting point

We pick up all travelers staying in any hotel within Matemwe, Zanzibar for free.
Tour Itinerary (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
3:00 PM – Hotel Pickup: Pickup from your hotel in Matemwe and start the short drive to Matemwe village.
3:15 PM – Village & Cultural Walk: Stroll through the authentic village, meet local residents, learn about daily coastal life, and watch women crafting local handicrafts.
3:45 PM – Seaweed Farm & Local Traditions: Visit the seaweed farming area to see how seaweed is harvested and processed. Learn about traditional herbal remedies from a local practitioner.
4:30 PM – Matemwe Fish Market: Explore the vibrant Matemwe Fish Market on the beach, where local fishermen bring in their afternoon catch and auction fresh fish.
5:00 PM – Drop-off: Conclude your tour with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Matemwe.

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