Tanzania · COOKING CLASSES
The 15 best cooking classes you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Explore Zanzibar’s Darajani Market, spice farms, and local cooking in a five-hour class with tastings, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“After buying goods at the market, visit of a spice farm. Azusa Spice Farm. Then cooking a 4 plates meal. Marvelous with a lot of tips to prepare rice pilau for exemple ou banana. The lady who gave the cours was exceptional. Warmly recommended.”
Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms, taste tropical fruit, cook a Swahili lunch, and take home fresh spices on this hands-on three-hour tour.
“Excellent experience! Both Ahmad, our driver, and Chiquito our spice farm guide were great!We saw, smelled and tasted the plants of several spices that we use in the west like cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, clove, pepper, lemon grass and many more and learnt a lot about how they are connected to Zanzibar history, life, economy and food. We also tasted a delicious coconut and the highlight was cooking and eating local dishes from scratch! Everything was so delicious. We also enjoyed the discussions along the way with our driver about life in Zanzibar! This was one of the best experiences we had while in Zanzibar, highly recommended!”
Swim in Zanzibar’s sacred Kuza Cave, cook Swahili food, hear live music, and support local schools on this affordable 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 not well”
Learn Tanzanian cooking and Swahili in Arusha while supporting women through Lifted Strong’s warm, hands-on community class.
“My husband and I were interested in connecting with the local community in Arusha and doing an activity that would be fun and make a difference. The cooking class with Lifted Strong was enjoyable and inspiring for the work they do in helpiRead more”
Shop Arusha’s central market, ride local transport, and cook Tanzanian dishes in a traditional kitchen for a hands-on four-hour experience.
“From start to finish, this experience was beyond exceptional. Our guide and chef was not only incredibly friendly and welcoming, but also deeply knowledgeable about Tanzanian culture and cuisine. What made this class so special was thaRead more”
Tour Zanzibar’s spice farms, harvest local ingredients, and cook a Swahili meal with hotel pickup, fruit tasting, and a local chef.
“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. Would be better to have a shared cooking class rather than private. At each single stop they've always asked us for tips which was annoying. Overall we recommend the tour.”
Join WEHAF in Arusha for a hands-on Tanzanian cooking, sewing, or Maasai jewelry workshop that supports local families.
Review of Zanzibar’s Mnemba snorkeling, clear kayaking, spice cooking, and horse riding tour, with honest advice on price, timing, and value.
“Abdull, was an amazing guide, he picked us up on time with his driver King Charles ( who was also amazing) Abdul started our tour with giving us a brief history of Tanzania and Zanzibar during the drive to our first destination. He timed to Read more”
Review of Zanzibar’s private spice farm and cooking class, with itinerary, value, transport tips, food, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“We enjoyed the Spice Farm....the cooking class was interesting but maybe a home,not a boarding house would be better for the cooking class! People came and left during the experience! Would consider a different environment!”
Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms, taste tropical fruit, and learn Swahili cooking in a private half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“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.”
Explore Arusha’s central market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with a local chef for $45.
“It’s a very nice day with the guides (Israel and Leroy) The guides were very attentive and interesting. We visit 2 markets and take the time with the peoples, and buy the food for cooking. The chef Neema was very nice too. She is very good chef and its funny to cook together. A beautiful moment with this people.”
Explore Stone Town, Zanzibar’s spice farms, and Swahili cooking in one private full-day tour with hotel pickup and lunch.
“It was quite an experience. We learned about spices and Swahili food cooking, and we ate great food that we cooked. The chef, tour guide, and driver were really nice.”
Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms, taste tropical fruit, and cook a three-course Swahili meal with a local chef for $63.
“Das Unternehmen holte uns nicht ab. Nur nach mehrmaligen Anrufen kam der Fahrer mit 90 Minuten Verspätung. der Ausflug verkürzte sich im diese Zeitspanne.”
Cook Swahili food in Zanzibar with a local chef, shop for ingredients, and enjoy a small-group class capped at six people.
“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”
Walk a Zanzibar spice farm, taste tropical fruits, learn Swahili cooking, and enjoy a shared lunch for $50 per person.
“Our driver arrived in time and got us there safely. Our guide met us and took us to the cookbbg class. The only criticism I have is that it wasn't a class, it was a demonstration. And it wasn't 4 course; it was one buffet plus fruit later. But the food was the best Swahili for I've tasted. Our guide took us through each plant and tested our knowledge of smells and spices. We bought some lovely soaps, creams and spices, and a man such us a song as he climbed a count tree. Another man who walked with us made us crowns and ties. And our driver met us…”
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