Zanzibar Cooking Class

per person

Zanzibar Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Zanzibar with a captivating one-day Zanzibar cooking class. Embark on a culinary journey that begins with a mesmerizing spice tour at a local farm, where you’ll discover the aromatic treasures that define Zanzibari cuisine. Explore bustling markets to select the freshest ingredients before delving into a hands-on cooking experience guided by an expert instructor. Uncover the secrets of traditional techniques and spice combinations as you prepare and savor authentic Zanzibari dishes. Complete the experience with a recipe booklet to recreate the tantalizing flavors of Zanzibar in your own kitchen. This immersive program provides a comprehensive overview of Zanzibari food culture, allowing you to embrace the rich culinary heritage of this enchanting island.

     EXCELLENT  
     Based on 444 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Leticia L 
 2024-12-27
 
 
  Excellent and exceptional experience!
My experience couldn't be better and I couldn't recommend Nyange more! They are excellent and I'm super satisfied with everything.I booked my climbing to Kilimanjaro with them and everything was perfect from the starting communication to the very last second I was with them.I'm a woman solo traveler and I felt safe every single time.All the staff is very nice, helpful and attentive. They really make the phrase "come as a client, leave as a friend" come true, I'll miss everyone! Special thanks to my guide in Kilimanjaro: Amnaay (if you wanna go with him, I assure you'll have a fun and pleasant time! He knows a lot, is very encouraging and literally held me when I couldn't walk anymore. I don't know if I could reach the summit without him and all the other guys that came with me - the cooker, waiter and porters, everyone special, very professional and has their space in my heart).They arranged everything I needed: my commuting from the city center to the farm (their farm is amaaaaazing, beautiful and the room was super comfortable and clean and with a breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro. All the delicious food they make is local - with ingredients from the farm), even in my last night Amnaay asked them if they could cook Ugali for me, and they did!The owner, Praise, is also very caring and himself always make sure that everything is ok, always having nice conversations, asking if I need something, etc.I could be here writing a review of 50 pages only speaking good things about them. Highly recommend! It was for sure the best experience in my life and thanks for them!
  
 
       
   Jocelyn K 
 2024-12-10
 
 
  Highly Recommend Nyange Adventures - a life changing experience
I highly recommend Nyange Adventures. Amina coordinated our tour and was extremely helpful, communicative, and accommodating. We did a 9-day safari and 3-days in Zanzibar all coordinated through Nyange Adventures for our honeymoon. It was the perfect amount of time if you plan to do both Central Serengeti (most popular) and Northern Serengeti (Wildebeest migration in September), which we did. I wish we had more time in Zanzibar, and we could have easily spent 5-7 days there and scuba dived. Our safari was exceptional because our guide, Joseph, was top notch. Joseph is so kind and professional. He went out of his way to make sure we had an incredible experience. Joseph knew where to go, when to wake up, and he was just as excited to see the wildlife as we were, which made it even better. Our stays were mid-tier, and we always had a shower and bathroom. Some stays were better than others, admittedly, but the food was always delicious and the hospitality of the staff was incredible. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car and on bumpy, wild, and remote roads... remember that is what a safari entails. Be patient and let go of control. In order to access once-in-a-lifetime nature, you have to rough it a bit. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Tanzania (Tan-gan-ika) and Swahili culture. Do not skip the tribe immersions (we met the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Masai tribes). Pay your white people tax and spread USD tips around. Bring a lot of cash with you as we had trouble accessing ATMs. I wish we brought more cash, so we didn't have to waste time figuring out how to pay once we arrived. Amina warned me, but I didn't understand and if I went again, I would bring even more USD. Hadiya was our guide in Zanzibar. We did a walking tour with her. She was very informative, kind, and helpful. Skip the spice tour if you can... it is a big tourist trap. After a safari, you might want some time to decompress at these incredible beaches. Be prepared that the tides are strong and occur in the middle of the day. Amina booked a perfect hotel for us - the Sunshine Marine Lodge. In Zanzibar, it really matters where you stay! My only regret is not scuba diving. We ended our days on safari with a campfire and a dancing ceremony. I would highly recommend learning Swahili words and using Swahili language with locals. There is a lot to learn from the people who live in Tanzania - every person we met had a unique story and shared more about their way of life. Be patient. Embrace their culture and learn something. I really didn't want to leave and I can't wait to go back. I think about this experience every day.
  
 
       
   Courtney K 
 2024-11-16
 
 
  Best team ever!
I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences I have ever had traveling. It was made special because of the amazing people who supported our trek up Kily- from our awesome guides, Amnaay and Musa, to Oscar, our chef, who prepared delicious meals to Steve, our waiter,who ensured all of our needs were met to Mohammed who ensured our tents and sleeping quarters were up to snuff and ever porter who supported our hike. Everyday I looked forward to seeing our team on the mountain, they always had smiles on their faces and were cheering us along the way. We became family as we shared time together and I learned to trust my team. Nyange Adventures is top notch and I highly recommend Nyange for your trek up Kily!
  
 
       
   Fixely 
 2024-11-05
 
 
  Very Bad tour
I regret having to write such a bad review of Nyange Adventures, but we feel duped because we booked an excursion to Lake Chala with them via email, and everything went wrong—from the van's broken rear door to the fact that it flooded as soon as the activity started—something the guide never worried about.
  
 
       
   Michael 
 2024-11-02
 
 
  Avoid this company everyone zero star.
We had terrible service from them. We went with some buddies to Nyange Adventures. Employees exhibited really poor guide Rashidi conduct, becoming irritated when someone asked a question. Rashidi is also a really lousy driver. It was some time before I gave him to us. It wasn't a good experience. Don't utilize this business. It was the worst experience of my life with Nyange Adventures, and they overcharged us by $10,000 for our group tour. The service was extremely subpar, and I would have given them a zero-star rating if I could.
  
 
       
   Eduardo F 
 2024-10-17
 
 
  Trip of a lifetime in the Ngorongoro crater with Rashidi
Spent three days with Rashidi at the Ngorongoro crater and had the time of a life. Rashidi is an excellent guide. Not only can he spot the mammals, sometimes from kilometers away. But he can spot birds too. He can recognize the calls and finds them when they are hidden in thick bush. His English is great and he is knowledgeable about the land and people as well. We saw giraffes, lions, elephants, rhinos, serval cats, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, plus over 30 species of birds! Can’t recommend this company and Rashidi enough.
  
 
       
   Tom S 
 2024-10-14
 
 
  Overnight guide tour to Ngorongoro Crater
We had a very last minute opportunity with 3 extra days on a Tanzania mission trip and Nyange did a beautiful job arranging two nights at Ngorongoro Crater with a full day of birding and wildlife in the Crater. They welcomed us at Kilamanjaro International Airport and drove us to Dodoma and the end of the three days. Arrangements were great. Praise was very prompt with queries and helping get myself my wife and three friends all set up. Rashid was our guide and driver, took excellent care of us and demonstrated great guiding skills identifying birds large and small along with really good wildlife finds including 3 rhinos and a Serval Cat. I would highly recommend this group to anyone.
  
 
       
   Kumar T 
 2024-09-04
 
 
  Roof of Africa
From the Safari to Kilimanjaro to ZanzibarEverything was arranged and sorted by these guysWhat a truly spellbinding experience into the heart of TanzaniaOne for the booksExtremely reliable company and staff
  
 
       
   Peter V 
 2024-08-26
 
 
  Terriffic Tanzania
We had the most amazing, interesting and memorable adventure in Tanzania. We had a 12-days adventure meeting tripes, local people in the villages, safari tours, waterfalls and farms. We had Francis Boniphase as our guide during the entire trip. He is very friendly and is curious to learn and give his knowledge to us. We also met the owner of the Nyange (Praise Nyange) who gave us some awesome experiences on his farm.
  
 
       
   MtEverest 
 2024-08-24
 
 
  Made it with Nyange!
My son and I just reached the summit on the 8 day Lemosho climb with the fabulous crew of Nyange. Special shout out to our guide Amnaay and the assistant guide Henry, without whom we would not have succeeded. On summit day, they carried our day packs, kept us at a steady pace (believe me, that is a good thing), when at several points I was ready to give up. We were one of the first ones to get there just in time to watch to most glorious sunrise. Then, they pretty much held on to us on the rapid and harrowing decent. I found Nyange hightly recommened in Stedman's book. It is a small local outfit that supports KPAP. The owner, who was once a porter, even came to say hi to us during our last day in Moshi. There are lots of operators, a couple of them had huge groups of trekkers, and I am sure they all do a fine job, but I chose to go with a local company and I am so glad I did. And, don't let anyone tell you Kilimanjaro is easy. It was very, very hard!

1 Days

12+ years

Zanzibar Islands

Itinerary Add-on

Zanzibar Islands

Destination

Zanzibar Islands
Departure

Your hotel in Zanzibar
Departure Time

9am
Return Time

6pm
Dress Code

Casual but respectful of a Muslim culture

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4:00 PM: Receive a recipe booklet containing the recipes of the dishes you prepared, along with cooking tips and instructions. This allows you to recreate the Zanzibari flavors at home.

4:30 PM: Bid farewell to the instructor and your fellow participants, concluding the cooking class experience. Optional: If time permits and you're interested, you could explore the surrounding area or visit a nearby beach to relax and soak in the beauty of Zanzibar. 6:00 PM: Return to your accommodation or continue with your planned activities for the evening, carrying the memories and knowledge gained from the Zanzibar cooking class.