Hands-On Swahili Cooking Class
After your spice adventure, join a local chef in a traditional open-air kitchen. You'll learn to cook classic Zanzibari dishes using the very spices you just explored. This interactive class is perfect for foodies and curious travelers alike!
Feast on Your Creations
Sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve cooked with your own hands! It’s a true taste of Zanzibar, shared with locals in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Take Home Traditional Recipes
Before you leave, receive a recipe sheet so you can recreate the flavors of Zanzibar in your own kitchen and share the experience with friends and family.
Half-Day Experience
The entire experience lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, making it the perfect activity to fit into your day while offering a deep dive into Zanzibar’s culture and cuisine.
Optional Hotel Pickup Available
We offer convenient pickup from most locations in Zanzibar, so you can relax and enjoy the journey from start to finish.
Options
With Pickup From Stone Town
Duration: 5 hours
With Pickup From any Hotels
Duration: 6 hours
What's included
Pickup and Dropoff (Stone Town only)
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
6h · Admission ticket included
Discover the secrets of Swahili cuisine and the magic of Zanzibar spices in this unique experience that combines a visit to a local spice farm with a hands-on cooking class.
Your journey begins with a guided walk through a lush spice plantation, where you’ll see, touch, and taste spices like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, and vanilla, while learning how they are grown and used in daily life. After the tour, you’ll head to a nearby local kitchen to cook traditional Swahili dishes with the help of a friendly local chef.
Learn how to prepare coconut curry, pilau rice, urojo soup, chapati, and more—using the same spices you just discovered. Once everything is ready, enjoy a full meal made by your own hands, accompanied by fresh tropical juice. You’ll also get to take home the recipes so you can recreate the experience. This tour is perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers.
It lasts around 5 to 6 hours.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
the driver will be waiting front of old fort (Ngome Kongwe)
End point
the driver will be waiting front of old fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
