Tanzania · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink experiences 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 Stone Town’s Darajani Market and Forodhani Gardens with sunset drinks, Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarma, and local guidance.
“Thank you Zahran for this tour, I spent a nice time with you and enjoy several meals at the food market ! I am also thankful for the addresses you gave me for next days in Stone Town :)”
Taste Zanzibar pizza, sambuusa, chapati, and more while exploring Stone Town with local guide Lodi on a small-group food walk.
“Tour was underwhelming and was below what we expected unfortunately. Lodi was fun but other than little bits of anecdotes about buildings/streets, we didn’t really get much history talks/stories about the place or the food we were eaRead 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”
Make coffee from bean to cup, taste Tanzanian dishes, and meet local mamas on a three-hour farm tour near Mount Meru.
“The tour is operated by a local small family and held at their property with a small garden of coffee trees and bananas. You can experience the whole process of coffee making, from picking cooffee berries to roasting beans, after which you can enjoy coffee you mRead more”
Explore Stone Town’s Darajani Market, sunset drinks, and Forodhani food stalls on a private three-hour Zanzibar evening tour.
“Enjoyed the atmosphere of the market and had a nice dinner there with a guide who knew the locals. Would recommend.”
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.”
Walk through Arusha’s Sinoni district, taste local foods, meet the community, and support a Tanzanian NGO for $25.
“Jackson and Given were great at showing me around the neighborhood, they shared lots of interesting information and were very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the foodie treats along our walk and am grateful to them for showing me a side oRead more”
Review of the 3-hour Serval Wildlife Tour near Moshi, with animal encounters, transport, lunch, costs, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Note this is just a drop off and pick up service. the tickets Serval Wildlife Zoo itself cost 120 dollars + 4% service fee. I wish i had done more research before hands because i paid euros to this tour operator. The drinks involved is 1 x 2L water bottle and the Lunch is you can choose 1 of the main course from the menu (45k - 55k tzs) but you will have to pay the drinks yourself and everything extra you pay yourself. I asked to be picked up in Arusha but dropped off in Moshi. i got mixed answers then no unless i pay 70k tzs extra, so…”
Explore Stone Town after sunset, from Darajani Market to Forodhani Gardens, with local food, history, hotel transfers, and a private guide.
“Ali, the tour guide, was very informative and knowledgeable about the culture and history. He made us feel comfortable. However, the pick up was almost after an hour from the schedule time.”
Review of Zanzibar’s private Blue Safari, with dhow sailing, dolphin watching, snorkeling, Kwale Island seafood BBQ, transport, price, and tips.
“The views were amaizing and tourist services were very nice and welcoming,,, i recommend this tourism company for anyone who wish to have a good vacation in zanzibar”
Walk Zanzibar spice farms, taste tropical fruit, learn local trade history, and watch tree climbing on this private three-hour tour.
“très interessant. mais il faut cesser de demander de pourboires tout le temps. on paie plus de 30frs par pers c'est assez”
Sail from Fumba on a private dhow for snorkeling, sandbank fruit, a seafood BBQ, Quail Island, and a mangrove swim near Zanzibar.
“Ahkmed was a fabulous guide. we had a wonderful time in the Indian ocean. Sun protection is a must! food was great. highly recommend.”
Explore Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga coffee, Kikuletwa Hot Springs, local food, and serval wildlife on a private Arusha day tour.
“Andrew took care of us from the beginning until the end of the day. Very good experience to see the waterfalls. Justin took me at the top by climbing!”
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Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms, taste tropical fruit, harvest cassava, make coconut milk, and cook Swahili food in a private half-day tour.
“+great customer service (Amina was our guide) -you’ll want to plan to tip several different people (guide, cooking class, coconut drink, driver) so have a lot of change in cash or shillings as they do not take cards for that or purchases. It’s definiRead more”
Explore Zanzibar’s spices, cook local dishes with island women, and share a homemade meal on this private eight-hour experience.
“We made (really we just prepped the ingredients) an amazing variety of dishes. Everything was made on the cook’s front porch, with an interpreter explaining everything. Who knew there were 11 types of bananas?! We toured the spice farm (interesting to see, smell, taste) the plants and trees. Then we ate together. Everything was delicious!”
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