Purpose: Follow the historic Dhow trading route from Zanzibar to Mombasa

This exciting trip will take us about four days. If you have ever been to Zanzibar or the east coast of Africa you most likely have seen a Dhow Sailing Vessel. They are one of a selected few boats that are still made today in the old traditional way. We will visit one of these Dhow makers while we are in Zanzibar.
It is definitely a major undertaking. There are many different sizes of the Dhow Sailing Vessel; the large ones are used for commercial purposes transporting goods from Zanzibar to the mainland and back.

We will be traveling on one of these large Dhows as we follow the historic trading route from Zanzibar to Mombasa. Upon your arrival a couple of days before we set sail, we will have dinner with our Captain. In addition to enjoying some fantastic local food, our Captain will inform us of some of the goods we will be transporting. If you wish to try your luck at sea trading, you will know what goods to purchase in Zanzibar that have a saleable value in Mombasa. Pricing depends on the number of travelers and the size of the boat, call for quote   

Day 1
Arrive in Zanzibar, transfer to your hotel, tour of historic Stone Town
Overnight at Serena Hotel

Day 2
The morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon we meet with one of the few remaining traditional Dhow builders. You will witness first-hand this amazing time-honored process of boat construction.
Note: We will meet a builder if he has a boat under construction at the time of the trip, this cannot be guaranteed!
This evening we dine with our Captain as we all meet and get a briefing about of journey.
Overnight at Serena Hotel

Day 3-6
Sailing from Zanzibar to Mombasa
Please Note: The type of Dhow we will be traveling on will be a large commercial Vessel used for transporting goods. The sleeping arrangements and comfort levels are very basic!

Day 7
Arrive in Mombasa Kenya
Our journey on the sea ends today. We make out way to a seaside hotel where we have a relaxing evening in a comfortable bed.
Overnight at a seaside hotel

Day 8
Depart for home or your onward destination

NOTE: The Sailing Trip itself is only four days plus two days in Zanzibar prior to our departure. We recommend more time in Zanzibar and/or we can arrange a great Safari or Kilimanjaro Climb  

This Trip is available all year round

Pricing depends on the number of travelers and the size of the boat.
Contact us for a price quote : explore@theotherafrica.com