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Safiri Tanzania
Nungwi dhow boatyards
Local Government Office

Nungwi dhow boatyards

North Zanzibar, Tanzania

About

The working beachfront yards where craftsmen build traditional wooden dhows by hand under the palms.

Local Government Office

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where it is

Getting to & around North Zanzibar

From other cities: From Dar es Salaam take the Azam Marine fast ferry (about two hours) or a short flight on Coastal, Auric or ZanAir into Zanzibar, then continue by road to the north coast.

Getting around: Private transfers and taxis are the easiest way to reach and get around the north; shared daladalas run to Stone Town, and dhows handle short sea transfers and Mnemba diving trips.

Full getting-there guide

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