Zanzibar Walking Spice Farm with Local Cooking Class
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup and Dropoff (Stone Town only)
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- the driver will be waiting front of old fort (Ngome Kongwe)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Riser tours and safaris Zanzibar
- 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
How it compares in Tanzania, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 1189 experiences we list in Tanzania, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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