HALF-DAY, 3-HOUR CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Explore one of Zanzibar’s most important marine economic activities with a visit to local seaweed farming villages. This immersive tour offers a unique insight into the livelihoods of coastal communities and the sustainable industry that supports thousands of families on the island.
About the Seaweed Farming Tour
- Location: Paje and Jambiani, Zanzibar
- Duration: 3 hours (Half-day program)
- Start Time: 09:00, hotel pickup included
- Tour Type: Individual, guided cultural experience
- Visit seaweed farms and gardens to see how the three main types of seaweed are cultivated
- Learn from women’s cooperative groups, who play a key role in Zanzibar’s seaweed industry
- Understand the economic and cultural importance of seaweed farming to local communities
- Gain hands-on experience in seaweed cultivation techniques in both shallow and deep-water farms
- Discover the science of seaweed product manufacturing at local factories
- Witness the daily life and work of communities whose livelihoods depend on seaweed
- Pickup: Hotel transfer included; prompt departure at 09:00
- Private transport to and from the seaweed farms
- Guided tour of farms and production areas
- Cultural and educational insights into Zanzibar’s seaweed industry
- Learn about one of Zanzibar’s most iconic and sustainable industries
- Personalized guidance for a safe and informative experience
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off