Dhow Village & Boat-Building Tour
Culture2 hours$20

Dhow Village & Boat-Building Tour

Nungwi, Zanzibar

4.7

Duration

2 hours

Price

$20 per person

Location

Nungwi

Rating

4.7

Overview

Nungwi has been building wooden dhows by hand for centuries, and the fishing village at the eastern end of the beach is one of the last places in East Africa where this ancient craft is still practised. A village elder leads the tour through the boat yard, explaining construction techniques passed down through generations using only hand tools and locally sourced timber.

Highlights

  • Traditional dhow construction
  • Village elder guide
  • Nungwi fishing community
  • Photography welcome

What’s Included

English-speaking guide
Equipment provided
Hotel pickup available
Refreshments included
Safety briefing
All transfers

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