Zanzibar: Tumbatu Island Culture and Snorkeling Tour

Kaskazini A, Tanzania



Discover Tumbatu Island on a guided tour from Zanzibar. Meet local communities, snorkel in clear waters, and enjoy a traditional lunch with soft drinks and tropical fruits.

Highlights

  • Discover Tumbatu Island's culture and traditions on a guided tour
  • Snorkel in the island's clear waters and spot marine life
  • Meet local communities and learn about their customs
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch with soft drinks and tropical fruits
  • Wear traditional kanga and kikoi attire for a cultural experience

Description

Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and travel to Mkokotoni. Board a boat and enjoy a 40-minute ride to Tumbatu Island. Upon arrival, step into a local village and get a closer look at the island’s cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Meet members of the local community and learn about customs, daily routines, and traditional crafts. You will also be introduced to Tumbatu wearing style, including kanga and kikoi. Later, head out for guided snorkeling in the waters around the island. Swim in clear sea conditions and look out for marine life below the surface. After the snorkeling session, relax and enjoy a traditional local meal with soft drinks and tropical fruits. In the afternoon, begin the return journey by boat and transfer back to Zanzibar, with drop-off at your hotel at the end of the activity.

Includes

Round-trip hotel transfers Round-trip boat trip Government entry fees Kanga and kikoi attire Lunch Soft drinks Tropical fruits

Excludes

Tips

Important Information

  • The tour starts in the morning, around 8:00 The boat ride to Tumbatu Island takes about 40 minutes The activity includes cultural visits and snorkeling

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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