TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular workshops in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A 5-hour Zanzibar cooking class plus spice farm tour: shop Darajani Market, taste spices and fruits, then cook classic dishes with a local.
“The operator did not arrive at the location at the appointed time. We attempted to contact her with all the numbers provided with no response. Our driver went looking for her with no luck. We contacted Viator and they were also unable to reach her. We waited 40 minuteRead more”
Zanzibar spice farm tour with hands-on cooking lesson, fresh fruits, and lunch. Pickup from Stone Town. Cash-only spice shopping.
“The driver was punctual and very friendly. When we arrived at the farm, everyone was so welcoming. The lesson and tour was very educational and fun. I had a fantastic time and the food was amazing. I learnt and saw so much and would highly recommend!”
Swim in Zanzibar’s Kuza Cave, cook Swahili food with spices, then enjoy music and dance on a community-supporting half-day tour.
“Most beautiful caves we have seen. We however had to ask to be shoen the other attractions as the guide was attending to four groups. The tea garden was disappointing. But once again - the caves were stunning and swimming there was some experience. We did not partake in the vooking as my wife was…”
A small-group Tanzanian cooking class in Arusha supporting LISCO, guided by local women, with Swahili ingredient lessons and traditional dishes in 3 hours.
“We did the cooking class and really enjoyed spending our time there, meeting these nice women, learning about the project and get some amazing food out of it. We made the Ungali with vegetables and rice and the cooked banana. Both dishes were amazing and we were even allowed to take some home because we…”
Browse handmade Tanzanian art and gifts at Mama Africa, then enjoy a free Moshi town orientation in about an hour.
“We found everything we needed at the Mama Africa gift shop! Absolutely worth a stop in Moshi. Peter is incredibly helpful and patient, and has a large variety of wonderful souvenirs, pieces of art, gifts, and more. Unique items that we didn't see anywhere else. Thanks Peter for making it so easy to buy gifts…”
Shop Arusha’s central food market, choose two dishes, then cook in a real local kitchen in Sanawari with lunch or dinner included.
“We were really excited since we booked this experience and the most amazing part is when we started with a food market tour, the smell was beautiful, everything was local and fresh from the 2 different sides of the central food market (Read more”
A 5-hour Zanzibar spice farm walk plus a hands-on Swahili cooking class, with fruit tastings, lunch, and hotel pickup from Stone Town.
“Great experience! Big farm with many different kinds of spices. We liked how to tour guide always made us guess the spices and all about them. The cooking class was interesting, but we felt a bit unwanted. The ladies showed us how to prepare the dishes, but did not seem interested in speaking to us.…”
Harvest Zanzibar spices in Kizimbani, then cook a local lunch in a 4.5-hour class with pickup.
“We enjoyed the spicy tours and the cooking class. Staff are very nice and the guide gave us many explanation regarding the spicies and plants. The cooking class was great. Food wad excellent. We recommend this activity!”
Private Zanzibar day tour mixing Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking, spice farm tastes, Swahili cooking, and a short horse ride.
“This excursion was really amazing, but the itinerary varied vastly from what was advertised. Traffic around the island is horrible, so getting around to the different locations is a challenge. However, despite the derivative, my husband and I had Read more”
Choose a 3-hour Arusha workshop with WEHAF: cook chapati or pilau with local spices, or sew and make Maasai-style jewelry.
“Great initiative and fun time creating jewelry.”
A private half-day spice farm walk and Zanzibar cooking lesson in North Zanzibar, with hotel pickup, fruit tasting, and a hands-on meal.
“It’s was a perfect trip that i have ever done in my life, nice swahili foods alot of the experience in this. The one who arrange for us tha tours was a very nice guy and he also have an experience for this this. Hope to came back next time in Zanzibar Zanzibar Hakuna Matata.”
Shop Arusha’s central food market, cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with chef Neema, then eat what you make on a 5-hour class.
“Het was super gezellig en mooi verzorgde tour en les! Hele lieve mensen!”
Full-day Zanzibar private tour with Stone Town highlights, spice farm walk, and a Zanzibar cooking class plus Darajani market shopping and lunch.
“We had the most incredible day with Zanziflowers Tours and Safaris during the Full-Day Private Tour in Zanzibar with a Cooking Class! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and tailored to our interests. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friRead more”
Zanzibar spice farm tour and Swahili cooking class with village walk, spice harvesting, fruit tasting, and a 3-course lunch.
“Erg leuke en informatieve tour. Mooie ervaring om met de inwoners te koken en te eten. Wat ons betreft zeker aan te bevelen.”
Small-group Swahili cooking class in Zanzibar: market shopping, chef-led lesson over charcoal, and lunch you cook. Pickup, vegetarian options.
“A wonderful opportunity to watch and participate in the preparation of a delicious Zanzibar meal made over a coal stove in a home. Halisi Africa Tours did a great job adjusting the schedule and preparations due to the weather (currently in the Read more”
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