Makunduchi
A traditional fishing village at the southeastern tip of Unguja Island, famous for the Mwaka Kogwa Swahili New Year festival held each July.
Makunduchi lies about 10 km south of Jambiani. It remains a fishing village that preserves traditional Swahili character, with coral-rock reefs and boat landings along the shore. The highlight is the Mwaka Kogwa New Year festival in late July (according to the Shirazi calendar). Men stage mock fights with banana stalks to settle old grudges, then burn thatched huts to pray for a peaceful year ahead. Singing, dancing and a market draw visitors from across the island. Day to day, the village is best for strolling and eating at seafood cafés. Crowds are large during the festival, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mtende Beach
- Jambiani Beach
- Kizimkazi
- Kuza Cave
- Paje Beach
- Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center
- Bwejuu Beach
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre