Tanzania · FOOD
The 15 best food experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
3-hour night street-food walk in Stone Town: Darajani Market, sunset drinks, and a big Forodhani dinner with local guide.
“We had an excellent tour with Juma who was very friendly and also knowledgeable about Zanzibari food and also any other questions we had for him about the city. Definitely recommend this tour”
Stone Town street food in Zanzibar with guide Lodi. Try 6+ dishes in 2.5 hours, small-group stops, $40 per person.
“A great experience and we tasted many foods we otherwise would not have had with our local Guide, who is from the neighborhood.”
Arusha food market shopping and a hands-on cooking class, using local ingredients and a local kitchen. Pickup, meal included.
“From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, the experience was seamless and welcoming. The transfer was punctual and comfortable, setting the tone for an unforgettable day. Our guide Jack was warm, knowledgeable, and madRead more”
Organic coffee and local food tour in Arusha near Mt Meru, handpick beans, brew your cup, and taste clay-pot dishes on a family farm.
“The coffee making experience was outstanding. Lunch was excellent AND our tour guide COSMAS did a fantastic job. Overall, way more than we expected !!!”
A 3-hour Stone Town evening walk with Darajani Market sights, a sunset drink at Africa House, and dinner at Forodhani Gardens.
“Enjoyed the atmosphere of the market and had a nice dinner there with a guide who knew the locals. Would recommend.”
Arusha market walk plus a hands-on Tanzanian cooking class. Cook staples like chapati and ugali, then eat together and take recipes home.
“Opgehaald bij de logde door een mega lieve vrouw. Vervolgens met het lokale vervoer (tuktuk) samen naar de markt gegaan om boodschappen te doen. Daarna naar haar huis en daar gekookt. Een mega leuke ervaring, mede door de lieve mama.”
Walk through Sinoni for Tanzania street food, community stories, and a direct impact, guided by Jamii imarika foundation founders.
“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”
A short, well-paced Serval Wildlife sanctuary visit near Kilimanjaro with guided animal time, photos, and lunch plus drinks.
“This tour was fantastic! You are able to get up close to the animals, & pet & feed them safely. None of the animals are caged & freely roam the beautiful grounds. My tour guide, Ester, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about all of the animals & she was an incredible photographer. If you are considering this tour, consider no more, it is a must-do!”
Walk Stone Town by streetlight for Darajani produce finds and Forodhani night food. Includes hotel transfers and a guided history walk.
“Eine äußerst interessante Tour mit viel Infos über Geschichte, die exotischen Märkte und Einblicke in Architektur traditioneller Hotels in der UNESCO geschützten Altstadt. Wundervolle Abendstimmung am Hafen und auf dem Food market. Aufmerksamer Guide, freundlich, gut verständlich und pünktlich. Eine Tour, die man unbedingt buchen sollte und einer Tagestour in Stone Town vorziehen sollte.”
Private Blue Safari in Zanzibar on a dhow with dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, Kwale Island seafood BBQ, pickup included.
“We have a great time at Blue safari I and my friends, we do snorkeling and after that we just go for the lunch which was very nice, Sea Food BBQ.”
Sail from Fumba to Quail Island on a traditional dhow, snorkel coral reefs, lounge on a sandbank, and eat a seafood BBQ lunch.
“Ahkmed was a fabulous guide. we had a wonderful time in the Indian ocean. Sun protection is a must! food was great. highly recommend.”
Private Arusha to Moshi day trip: Materuni waterfalls, Kikuletwa hot springs, hands-on coffee, local lunch, and a serval sanctuary.
“A great experience with moorland safaris, a Guide with a lot of knowledge. Explains the history of his country very well. A beautiful waterfall, and thanks to Eli I was able to make my coffee while dancing !”
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Private Zanzibar spice farm and Swahili cooking class, with farm tastings, cassava leaf harvest, coconut milk making, and lunch.
“+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”
Taste Zanzibar spices and cook your own meal on a farm tour and class in Nungwi, with pickup and private group.
“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!”
Tuk-tuk tour of Dar es Salaam with Kariakoo Market street food, Mwenge woodcarvers, Village Museum huts, and chai ya tangawizi.
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
