Uzi Mangrove Kayaking & Village tour

Green Mangrove & Cultural Village Tour – Uzi Island

Embark on one of Zanzibar’s most authentic eco-cultural adventures with our Green Mangrove & Cultural Village Tour on the peaceful Uzi Island.
This half-day experience beautifully combines nature, culture, and sustainability — offering you a genuine taste of island life while exploring one of Zanzibar’s most important natural ecosystems.

Your journey begins with an exciting kayak or traditional boat ride through calm mangrove channels — a serene world where land and sea blend harmoniously. Paddle through tunnels of lush green mangroves as your local guide explains their vital role in protecting the coastline, supporting marine life, and producing oxygen for our planet.
This peaceful beginning sets the tone for a truly relaxing and educational experience.

After the first kayaking section, you’ll stop at a beautiful resting spot surrounded by nature — the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy fresh tropical fruits and cold drinks, with an optional local lunch (extra cost) for those who wish to taste traditional Zanzibari flavors.

Once refreshed, continue your kayak journey deeper into the mangrove forest, gliding through calm waters until you reach the final station — where your guide introduces you to the Uzi Village Cultural Experience, offering a direct connection with the local community and their inspiring sustainable lifestyle.

🏝️ What You’ll Experience

• 🌿 Traditional herbal medicine: Discover how local trees and plants are used for natural healing.

• 🍯 Beekeeping & organic honey production: Learn how islanders produce pure natural honey.

• 🔥 Biogas & sustainable energy: See how locals turn organic waste into clean energy.

• 🪴 Herbal garden: Visit a living garden filled with medicinal and aromatic plants.

• 🏠 Original traditional houses: See early clay-built homes and the later coral-stone houses.

• 🐦 Bird watching: Spot various tropical birds found around the mangrove ecosystem.

• 🌳 Mangrove species discovery: Observe up to 10 different species of mangroves.

• 🌴 Daily island life: Explore traditional homes, cooking methods, and community culture.

💚 Tour Includes

✅ Local professional guide
✅ Kayak or traditional boat through mangroves
✅ Stopover with tropical fruits & cold drinks
✅ Optional local lunch (extra charge)
✅ Continued kayak journey to the final village station
✅ Cultural & village experience
✅ Educational sessions on environment, honey, herbal medicine & biogas
✅ Community conservation contribution

📍 Location: Uzi Island, South Zanzibar

⏰ Duration: Half-day tour (3–4 hours)

🕐 Departure Times: Morning & Afternoon (depending on tide)

💵 Price per Person

🍽️ Optional local lunch available at extra cost.

🧭 Why Choose This Tour

• Start your day kayaking through magical mangrove forests

• Stop for fruits, drinks & optional local lunch along the way

• Continue kayaking to the final point for the village experience

• Learn directly from locals about honey, herbal medicine & biogas

• 100% eco-friendly & community-based experience

• Perfect for culture lovers, nature explorers, and families