Wooden fishing boats at Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Wooden fishing boats at Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania (© Lubos Paukeje/Alamy Stock Photo)
The Spice Island escape
Off the coast of East Africa in the archipelago of Zanzibar—a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania—is the village of Kendwa . Historically, this serene village played a modest role in the island's fishing industry, with traditional wooden boats, known as dhows, etching patterns across the waters. The local dhow builders offer a glimpse into an artisanal craft that has sailed through generations.
© Lubos Paukeje/Alamy Stock Photo