- Home
- Providers
- Back
- World Unite!
- Learn to Build a Traditional Sailing Dhow in Zanzibar
Learn to Build a Traditional Sailing Dhow in Zanzibar
by: World Unite!
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used to carry items along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. The term "dhow" does not refer to just one type of ship but to a whole family of vessels, ranging from small boats with just one mast to cargo ships carrying over 200 tons. The Zanzibari dhow builders are well...
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used to carry items along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. The term "dhow" does not refer to just one type of ship but to a whole family of vessels, ranging from small boats with just one mast to cargo ships carrying over 200 tons. The Zanzibari dhow builders are well-known throughout the Indian Ocean for their amazing work. They build traditional dhows upon order and, depending on the size of the ship, take between two weeks and four months to construct. In Nungwi/Zanzibar, you have the unique opportunity to take part in the construction of a dhow and to learn everything about traditional dhow-building. An experienced dhow-building master who has learned his...
Program Highlights
Experience the Zanzibari way of live and dive into the local culture of your host country!
Learn Kiswahili by spending time with locals and sharing daily life with them!
Make memories you’ll never forget during weekend excursions with fellow volunteers!
Learn about traditional ship construction methods from an experienced teacher!
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, explore wild savannas in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then relax on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches with spice tours, coral reefs, and stunning sunsets.
Quick Details
- Zanzibar
- Heritage Tourism
- Sailing
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
- British
- Irish
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Zanzibar
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Heritage Tourism
- Sailing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- In-Country Orientation
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Program Reviews
This program has no reviews
Ready to Learn More?
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used to carry items along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. The term "dhow" does not refer to just one type of ship but to a whole family of vessels, ranging from small boats with just one mast to cargo ships carrying over 200 tons. The Zanzibari dhow builders are well-known throughout the Indian Ocean for their amazing work. They build traditional dhows upon order and, depending on the size of the ship, take between two weeks and four months to construct. In Nungwi/Zanzibar, you have the unique opportunity to take part in the construction of a dhow and to learn everything about traditional dhow-building. An experienced dhow-building master who has learned his...
World Unite!
World Unite!
Ready to Learn More?
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used to carry items along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. The term "dhow" does not refer to just one type of ship but to a whole family of vessels, ranging from small boats with just one mast to cargo ships carrying over 200 tons. The Zanzibari dhow builders are well-known throughout the Indian Ocean for their amazing work. They build traditional dhows upon order and, depending on the size of the ship, take between two weeks and four months to construct. In Nungwi/Zanzibar, you have the unique opportunity to take part in the construction of a dhow and to learn everything about traditional dhow-building. An experienced dhow-building master who has learned his...
Related Programs
Browse programs you might like