The rhythm of home — Rafiki Adventures

Beyond the ruins and relics, the history of these islands and the mainland is alive in the people, languages, music, festivals and crafts.

7 curated experiences

The Swahili coast

A coastal culture blending African, Arab, Persian and Indian influences over centuries.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar’s most popular music, performed in the Old Fort amphitheatre and at every Eid.

Across Tanzania

Sculpture, weaving, beadwork and carving, from Maasai markets to Arusha’s galleries.

Mainland Tanzania

Communities offering immersive cultural experiences across the mainland.

Mwanza

Dance, storytelling and heritage of Tanzania’s largest ethnic group.

Pemba Island

A traditional annual sport, a relic of the Portuguese era — and the bull always survives.

Mangapwani · Stone Town

From the 1890s Zanzibar Golf Club to an 18-hole course opened at Mangapwani in 2015.