Top 5 Activities to do in Jambiani, Zanzibar.

Jambiani is a collection of villages in Tanzania’s Unguja Island, which is part of Zanzibar. It is situated between Paje and Makunduchi on the southeast coast. Jambiani has a rich seaweed culture, with several farms dotting the shoreline and employing 15,000 people, the most of whom are women. The majority of the seaweed grown here is sold to Zanea Seaweeds Ltd, which distributes it all over the world. Every year, the island of Zanzibar produces approximately 11,000 tons of seaweed, with a substantial portion originating from Jambiani sources.

Kite Surfing

Kite surfing is a great way to spend a day in Jambiani, Zanzibar. The beach offers waves for beginners and more advanced surfers. Kite surfing has become increasingly popular with locals and tourists alike because it’s a safe activity that allows people to enjoy the waves while taking in the breath-taking scenery.

Meet Jambiani women

You will meet the colourful women of the village, who will give you an insight into local traditional activities. You will be able to take amazing pictures of the women you meet and village life plus the chance to purchase products made by the women you have met.

Learn about the traditional work that women in the village do such as seaweed farming and how to separate the coconut fibre and make coconut rope out of it, which is then used to make a variety of things. You will also learn how the women make traditional fencing out of palm leaves.

Diving

All year round you can dive in Zanzibar. One of the best months to dive is March as it is cooler with only occasional rain. April and May are the rainy seasons but otherwise Zanzibar is a paradise for diving.

Diving off the coast of Jambiani you get the experience some great dive sites including the lagoon and the cement wall where you can see three anchors from a ship that lost its cargo of cement in the 30’s. Divers may also see sharks, napoleon wrasse and turtles.

Kuza Cave

Situated in Jambiani, Kuza Cave offers a unique experience people interested in the Swahili Culture.  The cave is a 50-metre round sink hole in the middle of a small jungle in Jambiani. You will cross a small bridge and walk down a few stairs to enter an underground oasis. A basic fitness level is suggested.

The circular shape of the cave is a result of over 250,000 years of rainwater eroding the limestone. A large natural rock sculpture in the shape of an elephant is used by locals as an alter to make offerings to the spirits who live in the cave and request their support.

This is certainly a hidden wonder, tucked away in the tropical jungle.  Once you are at the base of the cave there is a crystal-clear pool made from the underground water table and subterranean rivers.  Take a dip in the water which is cold but refreshing!

Boat trip on a dhow

Boat trips are one of the best ways to see Zanzibar. The boats are usually made out of dhow wood and they were traditionally used for piracy, trading, and fishing. Today, they are used more as tourist attractions and offer great views of the coastline and nearby islands.

If you would like and relax, take a stroll along the beach or be a little more active, Jambiani has all this to offer and more. For more information just drop us an email at info@villabluu.com or peruse our website on www.villabluu.com. We look forward to welcoming you.