Flora Zanzibar - The Swahili Culture &Culinary Experience.

5.0 (26 reviews) Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the Authentic Soul of Zanzibar – Unguja Ukuu Village Experience.
I am sure you need to experience the culture and traditions of the Zanzibar Natives.
This immersive experience takes you deep into the daily life, traditions, and warm hospitality of the Swahili people.

Visit local homes, and see people in their daily life activities. Join them in their kitchen to cook Swahili meals prepared with love and island spices. What you cook is what you eat for your lunch. Feel the rhythm of village life — where smiles are genuine, stories are shared freely, and time seems to slow down.

What makes this trip truly special is its authenticity. You’re not just visiting — you’re connecting with the lovely community.
Why book this trip:
Because real Zanzibar lives here — in its people, traditions, and stories. Come experience it, feel it, and be part of it.

What's included

  • HD video and photos for the entire activity as your great memory.
  • Zanzibar Cooking Classes after you do coconut tour to know how the coconuts are grown.
  • We warmly welcome you with fresh young coconuts. We provide you fresh fruits juice and cold mineral water during your lunch. At our place we prepare either cinnamon tea or lemon grass tea or coffee.
  • The fee is included for the entire trip.
  • Local fabric dressing that you wear before the tour starts. You will then leave with them.
  • The guests will enjoy the food they make during class and our chef add more food for them complete the meals. Fresh seafood, chicken or beef or vegetarian is under your choice. I
  • The menu will include the food you cook during the cooking lesson and what the Chef prepares .
  • In this trip , the community have their projects which you might need to support them by buying their items. This is excluded in our tour rates.
  • Tips
  • This is an extra service with extra charge of 120usd per vehicle from 1 to 6pax, and 250usd for a big bus.s

What to expect

  1. Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani
    4h
    ITINERARY:
    At 9:00 am, the Meeting time is at Unguja Ukuu Village.

    9:00 am - 10:00 am: Walking inside the village and experiencing the local life.

    10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Cooking Class inside Flora compound, where the local live band music entertains you.

    12:30 pm -1:00 pm: Joining Flora Mamas for handcrafting.

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Enjoy your lunch.

    2:00 pm- 2:10 pm: Let you be on our page and share your entire experience you received from Flora Mamas.

    2:10 pm - 2:30 pm: Visit the Flora Mamas project for your support and say goodbye to them for their cooperation with you.

    2:30 pm: Departure.

    Flora Zanzibar- Where the authenticity meets beyond your expectations.
  2. Unguja Ukuu
    2h
    One of the best activities you will do is a Cooking Class. This will take almost 2hrs. But what you cook with your hands is what you eat. Although our chef will prepare other meals for you.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This is an extra service with an extra charge of 120usd per vehicle for 1 to 6pax and 250usd for a bus.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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