Zanzibar Uzi Island and Muyuni village private tour
Do this because
- See the locals do activities like weaving, carpentry, bee farming, and seaweed farming
- Learn about the lifestyle of the locals in the village
- Explore the mystical Ngonga Cave
What to expect
With its mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and biodiversity, you won't have run out of things to see in Uzi. You'll cross when the tide is low and set off on a guided tour into local heritage and culture at Uzi village, a rural Swahili village, and around. You'll see the locals do activities like weaving, carpentry, bee farming, and seaweed farming while learning about the sites.
The tour will bring you to Muyuni Village as well, where you'll get to know the lifestyle of the locals by spending some time in the village and you'll understand the importance of their traditions. Watch them bring ancient crafts to life as they introduce you to the art of rope making, basket weaving, and makuti plating.
After getting to know the community at the village school, you'll set off to explore the mystical Ngonga Cave. Witness a witchcraft healing ceremony in the underground hall, then wander the network of passages and tunnels with your guide. Along the way, you'll discover the history of the cave as a home for vampire bats and the spirits of the Muyuni people's ancestors.
Important to know
- Duration is 6-8 hours depending on transit time
- After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
- Activities also depend on a low tide, please also confirm with the local operator about this
What’s included
Transport
Guide
Entrance fees
Water
What’s not included
Tips
Food and beverage
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar.
Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the following points:
- Pick up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town
- Pick up from North West Coast hotels and South West Coast hotels
(Mangapwani, Fumba) - Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe)
- Pick up from North Coast hotels (Nungwi, Kendwa)
- Pick up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels
(Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduchi)
Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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