The East Coast of Zanzibar is an ideal holiday destination for those wanting to relax away from the crowds and experience the traditional local culture. Along with the passing tourist trade, the locals make a living by fishing and cultivating seaweed.

The beaches along the East Coast of Zanzibar are simply paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the locals live a very simple life.  In many of the villages there is no electricity.

The main form of economy along the remote East Coast is by way of fishing and selling dry seaweed.  To support the tourist trade, many of the locals open up their homes to visitors, offering a unique way of experiencing this beautiful island.