Village life · Full day
Crafts Village
A full day showing the crafts the community makes from local, nature-based resources to support their livelihoods and ease pressure on the environment: weaving, carving of dhows, drums and instruments, and cultural dances.
- Total (group · 5 dances)
- Ksh 41,150
- Arrival
- 9:00am at Maguzoni
- Meeting point
- Mkupe Jetty
What's included
- Showcasing the community's crafts and livelihoods
- Weaving
- Carving, dhow making, drum making and local instruments
- Beading
- Cultural dances
- Crafts exhibition (community)
How the day runs
Arrival is 9:00am at Maguzoni, reached by boat from Mkupe (or an alternative route depending on tides). The day rotates through the craft stations with dances between.
Cost breakdown
Based on a group · 5 dances.
| Boat Mkupe to Mwache (alternative route if tides fluctuate) | Ksh 6,000 |
| Madafu (fresh coconut) | Ksh 50 |
| Guide | Ksh 1,000 |
| Mangrove planting (Ksh 100 per seedling) | Ksh 100 |
| 5 local dances @ Ksh 6,000 | Ksh 30,000 |
| Weaving | Ksh 500 |
| Beading | Ksh 500 |
| Carving | Ksh 500 |
| Instruments | Ksh 500 |
| Lunch | Ksh 2,000 |
| Total | Ksh 41,150 |
Book this experience
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and a guide will confirm boat transport, guide and dance availability, and the full cost breakdown.
Book a TourGood to know
Bring cash, everything you see being made is for sale directly from the makers.