Matemwe Village Tour

Highlights

• Meet local communities and experience real village life
• Visit seaweed farms along the beach and learn farming activities
• Interact with local women and try seaweed harvesting
• Learn traditional handicraft making from local artisans
• Visit women’s cooperative and support local products
• Hear stories about Zanzibar culture and daily life from your guide

Your day will start with hotel pick-up by our driver, who will take you comfortably to Matemwe Village on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will begin a guided cultural experience exploring one of the most authentic and untouched village areas on the island.

In Matemwe, you will visit the beach area where, depending on the tide, you will meet local seaweed farmers and learn how they cultivate and harvest seaweed for international markets. You will also walk into the village to meet local women making traditional handicrafts, try simple crafting activities, hear stories about village life, and experience traditional Zanzibar culture and cuisine.

This tour offers a real connection with local communities while supporting their daily livelihoods through tourism. At the end of the experience, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel for drop-off, completing your memorable Matemwe Village Tour.

The price includes:

✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Village tour experience
✔ Seaweed farm visit
✔ Handicraft workshop visit
✔ Cultural interactions and storytelling
✔ Drinking water during the tour

Exclude from the Price:

✘ Meals and drinks 
✘ Personal expenses 
✘ Tips and gratuities
✘ Optional activities (e.g. witch doctor visit if not included)
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Any services not mentioned in inclusions