Mamas of Zanzibar - A Unique Cultural & Culinary Experience

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Dutch
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Dive into the heart of Zanzibar with Mamas of Zanzibar! Experience authentic island life by preparing traditional dishes with locals. Enjoy a non-touristy, family-friendly adventure. Join us!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Fresh Fish
Fish from the local market
MAIN
Grounded Cassava Leaves in Coconut
Served with Rice
DESSERT
Sweet Banana in coconut

What You Get

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
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

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 Go to our website for other experience choices and better rates. **day may not go as above planned as classes depend on the group stories and extra fun activity may pop up :) Karibu Tena

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

V6X8+8H Zanzibar, Mjini Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania, TZ

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in East Africa Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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