Zanzibar Culinary Class and Nungwi Village Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

This activity offers the perfect mix of culture, tradition, and flavor. You’ll explore a real Zanzibari village, meet local people, and see how they live and work every day. What makes it special is the chance to learn to cook traditional dishes side by side with local chefs, using fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. It’s more than just a tour

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Admission fee
Visits to bustling markets and traditional dhow-building sites
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Preparation of Zanzibar Pilau, Urojo Soup, Seafood Curry, Chapati, Fresh Cassava, Ndizi Nyama, Breadfruit, and Kachumbari Salad (This depend your menu request)
Government Fees
All ingredients for the culinary class
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up you and drop off at your hotel. We will meet in your hotel lobby or reception area and one of our representative will pick you up there, Please provide the hotel name and room number.

What to expect

During this activity, you will explore the beautiful Nungwi Village in the north of Zanzibar and learn about the local way of life. Your local guide will take you on a walking tour through the village, where you will see traditional houses, visit the local market, and meet friendly people from the community. You will also visit the famous dhow-building site, where local craftsmen build wooden boats using traditional methods passed down through generations.

After your village walk, you will take part in a Zanzibar cooking class led by local chefs. You will learn how to prepare some of the island’s most popular dishes, such as Zanzibar Pilau, Urojo Soup, Seafood Curry, Chapati, Fresh Cassava, Breadfruit, Ndizi Nyama (banana with beef), and Kachumbari Salad. The chefs will teach you step by step using fresh, local ingredients.

At the end of the class, you will sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you have cooked together. This experience is a wonderful way to discover Zanzibar’s culture, meet local people, and taste real Zanzibari food in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Zanturtle Explore Tours and Safaris

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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