Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class and Spice Farm

Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The tour will let the travellers learn how traditional Swahili dishes are prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking techniques passed down through generations.

The experience provides an opportunity to discover the stories, flavors, spices, and cultural traditions behind Zanzibar’s cuisine while preparing the food together with a local host.

Rather than being a formal cooking lesson, this is a personal and interactive cultural experience. Guests are encouraged to participate, ask questions, prepare the dishes themselves, and enjoy the meal they have created.

The experience offers a genuine connection with local culture, allowing travelers to experience Zanzibar beyond its beaches and tourist attractions.

By the end of the class, guests will have learned new cooking skills, discovered the cultural meaning behind Swahili food, and shared a freshly prepared traditional meal in a welcoming local environment.

What's included

  • Lunch

What to expect

Visit an organic spice farm on this 3-hours guided tour to learn about one of Zanzibar’s most popular industries: spices. Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, etc. See why the Zanzibar Archipelago, is called the "Spice Islands". When you arrive, the spice farm guide will describe how the spices are grown and used as medication and flavor in dishes. See spices like vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and many more. You’ll be able to touch, smell, and taste the spices and herbs directly from plants you’ve never smelled spices as fresh as these before. Along with these fragrant plants, there will also be some fresh tropical fruits to see and taste. Later, take the opportunity to meet with mama Africa to join a cassava leaf harvest, make coconut milk, and practice some cooking. before, a coconut tree climber will pick some fresh young coconut fruits for you to try. End the trip with lunch at the spice farm and the opportunity to purchase spices from the shop.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Once we come to pick you up for the activity, all must show the ticket.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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