This is a rare opportunity to learn how to cook Swahili food in a Zanzibar traditional way. This authentic experience starts with the shopping at the local market in Darajani, Stone Town to buy the ingredients of the menu of the day with the assistance of the instructor.

The menu may include "supu ya pweza" (octopus soup) or "urojo" for the starter and aromatic Zanzibar dishes like "pilau", "biriani", "samaki, pweza or kuku wa kupaka" (chicken or seafood cooked in concentrated coconut milk), banana and cassava recipes for the main dishes; and "kaimati" or "visheti" for the desserts.

Once the appropriate ingredients are purchased, the instructor will demonstrate how the food is prepared and cooked with the opportunity to participate and try it yourself. Soon the food is cooked, participants share the food with their hosts in the traditional way.

Nice excursion to be in a local home and cooking there

Otroligt intressant att få besöka marknaden och köpa råvaror för att sedan besöka en familj där vi tillsammans lagade maten. Familjen och guiden berättade och förklarade matlagandet men gav också en bild av deras vardag och livssituation.

Great way to get in touch with the local culture! our guide was enthusiastic about showing us the Zanzibari food and way of life!

Enjoyed the whole experience. The driver, guide and host were all very friendly and knowledgeable.

Why you’ll love this…

Shop at the local market in Darajani, Stone Town
Learn how to cook Swahili food
Enjoy local delicacies

Important to know

After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
Wear loose-fitting, non-transparent clothing that covers your shoulders and legs

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fees
Water
Lunch

What’s not included

Tips

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar at 8.30 and 9.00am

Meeting point:

Pick-up is available from the following points:

Pick-up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town
Pick-up from North West Coast and South West Coast hotels (Mangapwani and Fumba)
Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe)
Pick-up from North Coast hotels (Nunwi, Kendwa)
Pick-up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels (Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduch)

Provider

Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.

What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 5 reviews

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Pieter
Solo traveler
January 24, 2025
4.6
United States of America
R
R
Traveled as a couple
February 16, 2024
4.6
United States of America
Nice excursion to be in a local home and cooking there
T
THGU
Traveled with family
February 13, 2024
4.6
United States of America
Otroligt intressant att få besöka marknaden och köpa råvaror för att sedan besöka en familj där vi tillsammans lagade maten. Familjen och guiden berättade och förklarade matlagandet men gav också en bild av deras vardag och livssituation.
F
Federico
Traveled as a couple
September 29, 2022
5
United Kingdom
Great way to get in touch with the local culture! our guide was enthusiastic about showing us the Zanzibari food and way of life!
D
Dan
Solo traveler
May 26, 2022
5
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the whole experience. The driver, guide and host were all very friendly and knowledgeable.