• Zanzibar: Mtende Village Tour and Cooking Class
  • Zanzibar: Mtende Village Tour and Cooking Class
  • Zanzibar: Mtende Village Tour and Cooking Class
  • Zanzibar: Mtende Village Tour and Cooking Class

Zanzibar: Mtende Village Tour and Cooking Class

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ID: GYG1075098-1651237
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Discover the heart of Zanzibar with a tour of Mtende Village. Visit a local school, explore a traditional mud house, and learn about local crafts.
Begin your day by meeting your guide at Mtende Village. Start your tour with a visit to a local school, where you can see the children in class. Then, explore a traditional mud house and learn about local building techniques.

See how locals make ropes from coconut husks, and try on traditional Zanzibari clothing for photos and a cultural experience. Next, take a short visit to Mtende Beach, a peaceful beach with stunning views. Enjoy some time for photos and relaxation.

Afterward, enjoy a warm welcome from a local family or cooking instructor. Learn about Zanzibar spices and their uses before cooking together. Prepare Zanzibar chapati and coconut sauce (vegetable or fish).

Finally, enjoy the meal you prepared while sharing stories with the locals. After lunch and some relaxation, depart from Mtende Beach.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in local culture with a visit to a traditional village
  • Visit a local school and see the children in class
  • Explore a traditional mud house and learn about local building techniques
  • See how locals make ropes from coconut husks
  • Try on traditional Zanzibari clothing for photos and a cultural experience

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guests arrange their own transport to Mtende Village
Minimum of 2 people required for the tour
INCLUDED
  • Mtende Village tour (school, mud house, rope making, traditional dress)
  • Mtende Beach visit
  • Cooking class + lunch (chapati & coconut sauce)
  • Local drinks (water, ginger tea, or fresh juice)
  • Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Car transfer to/from Mtende Village
  • Extra drinks not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses or souvenirs

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.