Swahili Cooking Class in Zanzibar
Activity Details
If you're someone who likes to experience the local culture through your sense of taste, this Swahili cooking class in Zanzibar is the ideal experience for you. Shall we get started? At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and drive to a spice plantation—the best way to start!
Upon arrival at the plantation, we'll tour the different crops that are cultivated daily to produce some of the most popular spices used in the island's gastronomy, and all over the world! During the tour, we'll see how spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom are grown—the smell of them will make your mouth water!
After learning about the history and cultural significance of spices in Zanzibar, we'll head to the place where we'll have our Swahili cooking class. We'll be sure to use many of these ingredients! When we arrive at the school, we'll reveal the secrets of the recipes we are about to prepare.
We'll get down to work, accompanied at all times by cooks specialised in Swahili gastronomy. While we handle and familiarise ourselves with the ingredients, we'll learn the techniques used in Zanzibar. During the class, we'll prepare the following dishes:
- Pilau: rice with aromatic spices
- Samaki wa Kupaka: roasted spicy marinated fish
- Mshikaki: meat or fish skewers with spicy sauce
- Kachumbari: tomato and onion salad
Once everything is ready, we'll sit down at the table and enjoy our creations—the long-awaited moment!
After this unforgettable experience, we'll bring you back to your hotel, and we'll say our goodbyes after a total of 5 hours.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Swahili cooking class
Admission to a spice plantation
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 4 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Zanzi Flowers Tours & Safari Limited Corporate name: Zanzi Flowers Tours & Safari Limited Registered Office: Nungwi Area, Mjini Tax Office, Zanzibar, Tanzania Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 149-531-084 Contact information Email: info@zanziflowerstours.com Phone: +255774414074
If you have any other questions please contact us.
