If you go to Zanzibar, it is recommended to visit the old part of it, Stone Town, whose history is linked to slavery.
It is also strongly recommended to make a spice tour to discover the origin of many spices used in cuisine, as well as to taste delicious tropical fruits.
On Mafia Island, you can visit Swahili villages and a traditional shipyard building dhows, local boats made entirely of wood, up to today.
During a safari, it is also possible to experience life in local villages. In Ruaha National Park, you can visit a Swahili village and a Masai village when staying at Tandala Tented Camp. In Mahale National Park and Gombe National Park, you have the opportunity to visit fishing villages if you wish.
Last but not least, during a stay at Lakeshore Lodge, you’ll be able to walk around Kipili, typical village of Lake Tanganyika.