Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar. nitoursandsafaris will welcome you and give you an overview of the day’s activities. In the village, you will be welcomed by a local community. This will give you an authentic insight into the daily lives of the people of Zanzibar. Traditional houses: Explore traditional Swahili houses and learn more about the architectural styles and the materials used in their construction. Local school: Visit a local school (provided lessons are taking place) to learn about the education system and interact with the children and teachers. Crafts and artisans: Watch local artisans at work and perhaps try your hand at traditional crafts yourself. You will see weaving, pottery and other crafts that support the local economy. Community activities: Take part, for example, in cooking demonstrations where you can learn to prepare traditional Zanzibari dishes, or get involved in local farming practices.