Made In Zanzibar
Description
Zanzibar is a great place for shopping and bargain hunting. You will inevitably come across the odd ashtray carved out of a coconut shell but there are enough locally made art and craft to fill a whole suitcase with tasteful souvenirs! On this half-day tour, your guide will accompany you to local shops around town starting at the kanga bazaar where you can read proverbs printed on kanga cloth and also learn to wrap a kanga the traditional way. This will be followed by a visit to the leather sandal making workshop that has been supplying sandals to the island since 1976 after which you will move on to SASIK, one of the most successful women’s cooperatives in Zanzibar, to watch the women workers hand stitch and embroider elaborate cushion covers and wall hangings.
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Itinerary
You will have an opportunity to see the making of beautiful hand crafted furniture from coconut wood and the amazing process of making the traditional kikoi at local factories. Watch as local craftsmen create wood carvings from very small and intricate designs to much larger pieces. Visit the workshop where traditional Zanzibar doors are carved and sold. For art lovers watching a Tinga Tinga painting being created is a must and decorating your palms with traditional henna art from the artists at ZAYAA Gallery the perfect gift to yourself.
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We offer pickups in Zanzibar Hotels
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
I had the best experience on trip to Zanzibar because of Bohobe travels,they made sure that I was comfortable and safe.
Dear Customer Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your safari to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the visit to the Hadzabe tribe. It means a lot to us to know that everything was well organized and that you had such an enjoyable time. Your kind words about Juma made our day — we will be sure to pass your compliments to him. He will be very proud to hear this 😊 Thank you again for trusting us with your safari experience. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future for another adventure in Tanzania. Warm regards, Abraham & Team
I would like to make positive comment but I am unable to do so as they didn't show up. My husband and I WAITED FOR 2 AND A HALF HOURS. The advertised phone number was not answered despite several attempts from myself and the hotel staff. I tried messaging via Facebook and Whatsapp to no avail.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to read about your disappointment and the inconvenience you describe. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide to our clients. That said, after carefully reviewing our official bookings, schedules, and communication records for the date in question, we were unable to locate a confirmed reservation under your name or a booking that was finalized through our official channels. We take situations like this very seriously and kindly invite you to contact us directly via our official email address or through TripAdvisor messaging, so we may review the full details together, including any booking confirmation or proof of payment. Our company operates legally, works with licensed drivers and partners, and has successfully served many international guests. We remain fully open to clarifying this matter in a transparent and professional manner. Kind regards, Management
Amazing organisation same as the coordination we had fun and everything was in order. The booked hotel was calm to our liking and the activities are well spaced
Dear Customer Many thanks for your feedback and good review on our services, we are happy that you enjoyed your trip, warmly welcome again, HAKUNA MATATA Best Regards
