On the island, tea and coffee aren’t just drinks - they’re a moment to pause, chat, welcome someone, or start (and end) the day gently.

And don’t expect them to taste like the ones you know: Zanzibari chai and kahawa are brewed with fresh spices, deeper aromas and a pace of their own.
Our Chai & Kahawa Time takes inspiration from these everyday rituals found across Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. Every afternoon, Karibu Lounge turns into a relaxed tasting spot.

A hands-on introduction to Zanzibari home cooking, held in the open-air section of Chakula Chakula or near Upepo Bar. Together with our chef, you’ll explore spices, chop, mix, taste… and hear the small stories that make local cuisine so generous.
This class is included in all packages and teaches two fresh island favourites: tuna ceviche and green papaya & palm heart tartar. A relaxed class for beginners, curious minds, and anyone who likes to cook (or to eat).

Served à la carte at Fukwe, our grill & skewer restaurant, mishikaki is one of the island’s go-to comfort dishes.

Think:: a simple skewer, grilled over charcoal and made with whatever’s fresh on the market that day.

At Fukwe, each skewer “tells a story” - inspired by flavours from Zanzibar, Japan, India and South America, always with a local twist in spices, fruits or marinades.
Smoky, vibrant, and rooted in Zanzibar’s global-meets-local food heritage.