BEYOND ZANZIBAR
COLORS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY TOURS
Zanzibar Stories is a unique tourism experience born from the heart of Zanzibar, as a social initiative of the Assalam Community Foundation placing community empowerment and sustainability at its very core.
Why Choose Zanzibar Stories?
Our guests will be warmly welcomed and guided through the Assalam Eco-Village, a living example of sustainable, community-centered development. During this orientation, you’ll be introduced to our core philosophy: the PEACE, which stands for Permaculture, Education, Arts, Culture, and Ecology. This orientation walk will help you
understand how Assalam is rooted in harmony with people and nature, setting the tone for your immersive journey ahead.
More Than Beaches
Discover Zanzibar in a living Eco-Village
Culture & Culinary Tour
After visiting Assalam Eco Village, roll up your sleeves and dive into authentic Swahili recipes, then savor the delicious dishes you’ve crafted with your own hands. Afterward, meet local women in the village and witness everyday life wrapped in vibrant kanga fabrics.
- 10.00 Ecovillage Tour
- 10.30 Cooking Workshop
- 11.30 Kanga Village
- 12.00 Departure
Rhythm of Sunset Tour
After beginning your day in Assalam’s Eco Village, continue with a unique Ngoma drum workshop, feeling the heartbeat of Zanzibar echo in your soul. As evening arrives, sail on a traditional dhow and watch the horizon burst into flames at sunset. End the day with soulful Sufi melodies that let you experience Zanzibar’s mystical side.
- 15.00 Ecovillage Tour
- 15.30 Ngoma Workshop
- 16.30 Sunset Cruise
- 19.00 Departure
Soil and Soul Tour
After visiting Assalam Eco Village, stroll through Assalam’s permaculture gardens and discover how the soil nurtures both land and people. Conclude your tour inside the peaceful dark cave for a rare moment of profound inner silence.
- 10.00 Ecovillage Tour
- 10.30 Permaculture
- 11.30 Tree Planting
- 12.30 Departure
Culture & Turtle Cave Tour
After beginning your day in Assalam’s Eco Village, continue shaping pottery alongside local artisans, bringing Zanzibar’s culture to life through your fingertips. Then, explore hidden caves where gentle giant turtles dwell, crowning your day with tradition and wonder.
- 10.00 Ecovillage Tour
- 10.30 Pottery Workshop
- 11.30 Turtle Cave
- 12.30 Departure
Well-being Tour
After visiting Assalam Eco Village, transform Zanzibar’s botanical treasures into fragrant soaps as your hands work with natural herbs and oils. Then, slip into a canoe and gently glide through serene mangrove forests, surrounded by dancing roots and birdsong.
- Soap Workshop
- Mangroove Kayak
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Ocean Healing Tour
Witness the journey of coconut and spice oils from soil to bottle, learning ageold secrets of Zanzibar. Later, unwind on a dazzling sandbank surrounded by turquoise waters, soaking in pure island bliss. Snorkel in underwater caves and with seastars, visit mangrove forests on your way back home.
- 09.00 Ecovillage Tour
- 09.30 Oil Workshop
- 10.30 Sandbank, Snorkel, Mangrove Forest
- Departure on request
Spice Up Tour
Lose yourself among carved doors and narrow lanes of historic Stone Town, tracing the steps of centuries past. Then wander through aromatic spice gardens and end up a colorful museum to discover cloves, cinnamon, and the other treasures that once made Zanzibar the envy of empires.
- 10.00 Zanzibar City Tour
- 11.00 Spice Garden
- 13.00 Spice Route Museum
- Departure on request
