Our goal
To give a second life to our boats.
Our association aims to help the fishermen of Zanzibar Island restore out-of-service wooden fishing boats in line with the culture and traditions, while also protecting their environment.
This initiative also helps limit future ecological impact by reducing the felling of over-exploited new trees.
About
Get to know us better
Go and meet the local community and its environment.
Island
Zanzibar Island is located off the Tanzanian coast.
A delicate little paradise with limited resources that our association helps to preserve.
Village
Jambiani, a small fishing village located on the East coast of the main island of Unguja, is the heart of our association.
In 2021, we renovated an old house there so that the fishermen could have a communal storage space.
Boats
The traditional boats used by the fishermen, also called Ngalawa, are primarily made of wood.
This wood, sourced from the surrounding forests (on Uzi Island), is overexploited, thus jeopardizing the activities and livelihood of the community.
Fishermen
By supporting the Jambiani fishing community, you are giving them the opportunity to sustain their activity.
But you are also contributing to the health of the local economy and to passing on their valuable shipbuilding expertise to future generations.
Make a DONATION
Contribute to the preservation of our traditions
Provide financial support to our association by making a donation of the amount of your choice below. In doing so, contribute to the preservation of boat construction and maintenance traditions in an environmentally friendly manner.
Ngalawa trip
Book a tour in Ngalawa
If you wish to book one of our exciting Ngalawa boat excursions, please feel free to send us a message or contact us directly via phone, WhatsApp, or email by clicking on the links below.
Our team will be delighted to assist you in planning your nautical adventure.
Your memorable journey with Msimba starts here!
Group: $15/person. 3 people or more. (50% off)
Individual tours: $30/person. Minimum of 2 people (ages 16 and up).
Children: $5/person. Up to age 15 (minimum age: 5 years).
Included: Sailing trip (around 2 hours), snorkeling, life jacket, mask & snorkel.
50% of the amount is donated to the association.
In images
Between Jambiani and Uzi: The Fishermen's Saga in Pictures.
Discover the captivating daily life of the fishermen and explore their unique expertise throughout the fascinating journey between Jambiani and Uzi. A photo album that transports you to their genuine and vibrant world.
Accommodation
Our esteemed partners
The Loop
A quaint hotel complex nestled in the heart of the traditional village of Jambiani on the east coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, offering an authentic experience.
Mwezi Resort
A symbol of all that is rhythmic, cyclic, and constant, the moon with its ever-changing phases marks the intrinsic biological rhythms of all earth’s living creatures.
Casa Paradis
Located in the picturesque fishing village of Jambiani, Casa Paradis invites you to experience an enchanting oriental dream on the white sandy beaches.
