Learn about seaweed farming in Zanzibar. During the low tide, you will witness first-hand seaweed farming, understand the techniques, see the products created from seaweed and be amazed at the social impact these projects are doing. It gives you the opportunity to see and learn about the seaweed farming and products that are made and the beautiful social impact this project as they are making local seaweed soaps.
The Seaweed Center is a social responsible initiative that provides over 40 female seaweed farmers in Paje, Zanzibar, with an opportunity to better their lives and benefit their community. The project comprises seaweed farms on the Paje Beach, a gathering site for seaweed processing as well as a seaweed products factory located approximately 1 hour drive from Stone Town. The factory produces soaps, creams and other treatment scrubs from seaweed flavored with other organic ingredients such as Lang Lang that are currently sold locally to the villagers around, to the neaighbouring tourist hotels, in Stone Town and slowly beginning to be distributed around East Africa.
Tour Duration
3 hours (Approximately)
Tour Location
Paje Village, South Coast, Zanzibar - Tanzania
Offered in
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Swahili
Departure details
Pick-up/Drop-off from your hotel is offered
Booking Cut-off Time
You can book up until 4 hours before the activity
Cancellation policy
Travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the activity start time
Experienced Professional Tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in private car
Mineral Water during the tour
Entrances Fees
Transport waiting charge
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Medical Insurance if needed
Gratuities for Tour Guide/Driver
International & Domestic Flights
Visa fees
Airport/Departure Tax
Expenses of a personal Nature
Seaweed farming+Dining at the Rock Restaurant 60$ per person including transfer and ticket. Dinner extra cost
