Mangroves, as one of the tree species that can grow in sea water, play their part in ecosystems as they stabilize coastline and reduce erosion from waves and storms. Not only in ecosystems it helps, it also play part in the lives of locals as Mangrove vegetation provides livelihood for them. Majority of them are involved in the extraction of mangrove wood products. 

Zanzibar is not only famous for its calm water but also with its lush forest mainly consisting of Mangroves. The locals rely on these mangroves as this serves as their protection from natural causes as well as it provides habitat for marine life. Mangrove SUP Tour, allows tourists to have an in-depth experience of this habitat and a once in a while encounter with the marine life sheltered by the Mangroves.