About this experience
Would you like to experience the local lifestyle in Zanzibar, get closer to the beautiful people of Zanzibar and the delicious exotic Island cuisines? A more meaningful and a non - touristy experience in Zanzibar?
Welcome to Mamas of Zanzibar 🙂 - Lets us unlock a side of Zanzibar that travellers don't normally get to experience. A community lifestyle in Zanzibar, that is authentic, hygienic, enjoyable, delicious and fun for all ages!
We are a group of passionate Zanzibari women eager to share our daily lifestyle and rich cultural dishes with you! You will learn and taste Zanzibari traditional food, and get a hands-on training from our homes.
We are vegetarian friendly and are happy to cater to special dietary requirements.
Karibu Kupika - Welcome to Cook!
***Please don't steal Pictures from your Mamas!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
What is included
- Finish delicious home-cooked lunch with a glass of juice
- A visit to the nearby Fish Market
- Easy to follow recipe to take with you
- Hands-on training from an traditional Zanzibari Woman
- Drinks
- Traditional Swahili sweets will offered
- What we cook is what we will eat. We also offer Zanzibar Snacks and goodies as gifts.
Not included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary and highlights
09:00 Arriving + Greet and Meet
09:15 Menu Introduction + Day Routine
09:30 Heading to Local Market
10:15 Back at Pishi HQ to prepare for cooking
10:30 - 11:30 Prepare cooking Items + Cooking Classes
11:30 - 12:00 Free time as we arrange for lunch + Explore the neighbourhood + Discover the boutique Shop* + Henna Painting*
12:15 Lunch Time
13:00 End of lunch + Experience End
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**day may not go as above planned as classes depend on the group stories and extra fun activity may pop up 🙂
Karibu Tena
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Meeting and pickup information
- Our Home. Enter the road to Ngalawa Hotel at Meli Nane. Follow the dirt road past the bump, on the first turn, go right. Head down the small slope, right infront there is a house with a red gate. Please call us when you reach here to come collect you.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mamas of Zanzibar - Authentic Zanzibar Cultural Experience & Cooking Classes
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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