Real Zanzibar

Real Zanzibar Discover Real Zanzibar. Beyond tourism. Into culture! We specialise in authentic slow travel for curious souls. Remote work, coworking and island life combined.

Save this post for your next trip to Zanzibar so you have these phrases ready when you meet our community. 🇹🇿
23/05/2026

Save this post for your next trip to Zanzibar so you have these phrases ready when you meet our community. 🇹🇿

We spend our days looking for the stories that usually go unnoticed. The patience in the weaving, the focus in the sorti...
23/04/2026

We spend our days looking for the stories that usually go unnoticed. The patience in the weaving, the focus in the sorting, the ease of a smile. This is the “real” side of the island we want to share with you—the one that happens in the quiet corners and the everyday moments.

dusty roads.barefoot afternoons.pots simmering slowly with maharagwe, stories being told without words.zanzibar, in its ...
08/04/2026

dusty roads.
barefoot afternoons.
pots simmering slowly with maharagwe, stories being told without words.

zanzibar, in its simplest form.

02/04/2026

Rainy season has arrived in Zanzibar... But don’t panic! 🌧️

This might just be the most underrated time to experience the island.

Slow down, step inside, and dive into what really makes Zanzibar special:

learn to cook chapatis and traditional Swahili dishes with the mamas, create your own batik at Musa’s workshop,
discover traditional crafts passed down through generations, dance your way with an Afro dance class...

We have many things to show you… and you might not even want the sun back! 😉

Tumbatu felt like stepping into a softer, quieter version of Zanzibar 🌿Long swims in clear blue water, drifting over ree...
25/03/2026

Tumbatu felt like stepping into a softer, quieter version of Zanzibar 🌿

Long swims in clear blue water, drifting over reefs, sun warming your skin… and then a slow seafood lunch by the shore — everything fresh, everything simple, everything just right.

No crowds, no rush. Just the ocean, the breeze, and time stretching a little longer than usual.

Life in Stone Town moves in small, everyday moments.White embroidered kofias stacked neatly in a shop.A kid running thro...
04/03/2026

Life in Stone Town moves in small, everyday moments.

White embroidered kofias stacked neatly in a shop.
A kid running through a narrow alley, barefoot and free.
Fresh meat hanging in Darajani, where conversations are as lively as the market itself.
A man in his white kanzu and kofia riding a bike through the streets like he’s done it a thousand times.
And the heavy wooden doors — carved, worn, beautiful — standing quietly in the background.

Nothing posed. Nothing polished.
Just real life, unfolding in the streets.

Have you ever wondered how beautiful makuti roofs are made?There’s something powerful about watching skilled hands at wo...
25/02/2026

Have you ever wondered how beautiful makuti roofs are made?

There’s something powerful about watching skilled hands at work.
In many villages, it is women who master this craft.
Each strand is folded, aligned, secured.
One movement, repeated hundreds of times.
The rhythm is steady. The gestures are precise. The knowledge is passed down quietly, over years.
Makuti isn’t just a material.
It’s expertise. It’s heritage.
It’s craftsmanship shaped by women who keep this tradition alive. 🧡

Come see yourself ! 🤗

1st 📸 :

✨ During this festive season, let’s highlight a reality that often goes unnoticed.In Tanzania, a large share of tourism ...
28/12/2025

✨ During this festive season, let’s highlight a reality that often goes unnoticed.
In Tanzania, a large share of tourism revenue does not stay in the country and does not directly benefit local communities.

Travel is also about making conscious choices.
Choosing tourism that is fairer, more responsible, and more human.

🌍 Every trip with us has an impact and contributes directly to projects supported by the Tumbili Foundation, which empowers local initiatives, led by local communities, for local communities.

💛 These projects support education and empowerment for street connected children, as well as improving access to healthcare for women in rural areas.

🎁 By making a donation, you support meaningful, sustainable projects with a real positive impact on the ground.

👉 To discover the projects and make a donation, visit .fondation
DM us if you want to know more!

Thank you for supporting tourism that truly gives back ✨

What makes Real Zanzibar different from other travel agencies?We don’t just sell trips. We create authentic experiences ...
16/12/2025

What makes Real Zanzibar different from other travel agencies?

We don’t just sell trips. We create authentic experiences that stay with you long after you leave. 💛

🪷 We take you where others don’t go:
🚲 A bicycle trip through Makunduchi – see Zanzibar from the perspective of local paths and everyday life
🎨 Batik workshops – create together with local artists and take home something more meaningful than a souvenir
🌾 A visit to Mitakawani village, where time flows differently and locals love sharing their stories

🤝 We support local artisans and women’s cooperatives – when you book with us, you’re helping create real change.

This is travel with soul, not from a brochure.
The real Zanzibar, not just the postcard version. 🌍

📩 Ready for something more than a standard tour? Message us!

People of ZanzibarThe most beautiful part of travelling isn’t just the places – it’s the people you meet. ❤️Locals in Za...
15/12/2025

People of Zanzibar

The most beautiful part of travelling isn’t just the places – it’s the people you meet. ❤️
Locals in Zanzibar are incredibly welcoming, smiling, and full of energy – always ready to share their culture, tell the island’s stories, and show hidden corners. 🏝️

These encounters make every trip special – from small chats at the market to shared laughter at the Forodhani waterfront. 🌅

By meeting the local community, you discover the true spirit of Zanzibar – warm, joyful, and full of life. ✨

Batik Workshops in Zanzibar – with a MissionNot just art. Not just beauty. But hope and a second chance. ❣️Join us for a...
12/12/2025

Batik Workshops in Zanzibar – with a Mission

Not just art. Not just beauty. But hope and a second chance. ❣️

Join us for a unique batik workshop – in a place that not only promotes traditional Zanzibari craft, but also changes lives.

👩‍🎨 What awaits you:
▫️Learn the batik technique – dyeing fabrics with wax and natural pigments
▫️Create your own colourful piece inspired by Zanzibar
▫️Meet passionate artists – people who’ve walked a long road and now share their talent with others

💛 Why does it matter?
This place is more than a gallery. It’s a social initiative that:
▫️Supports people recovering from addiction – former patients of the methadone clinic in Kidongo Chekundu
▫️Helps young girls who became pregnant early return to education and rebuild confidence
▫️Creates a safe space where people can start over – through art, entrepreneurship, and community

🌍 Their mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives.
By taking part in the workshop, you become part of that change. 🤲🏻

Sign up today and leave not only with a beautiful fabric, but with the feeling that you’ve done something good.

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