The village of Makunduchi is a gem far from the mass tourism of Zanzibar, a beautiful rural area that is looking to the future while maintaining links with the island’s traditions. The bright colors of the women’s dresses, which in the characteristic “kanga” seem to float in a slow dance as they walk. The beach, bathed in emerald-green waters, is also home to the so-called “vyau”, a kind of sea rock garden where women soften coconut shells underwater for several days. Makunduchi is even known for the Mwaka Kogwa festival, as it is the centerpiece of this ancient ritual. Discover its hidden treasure by visiting a local’s home, enjoying traditional food, meeting a sorcerer, learning to make a coconut rope or simply being amazed by an ancient and powerful baobab tree.
