Rural boarding (Tanzania, Zanzibar)

In Zanzibar , dala-dala – Tanzania's typical shared minibuses – provide a link between rural areas and urban centers . Here, vehicle No. 601 is overloaded with sugarcane , wicker baskets , and passengers. These traditional collective transport vehicles are essential for local economic exchanges , allowing farmers to reach the markets of Stone Town . The rooftop loading tells of efficient and resilient peasant logistics, while the often cramped interior space becomes a place of social life , discussion, and mutual aid between villagers. This scene documents a daily mobility in East Africa that is little visible but crucial for island survival.