Question 1

How do I make a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Its easy!

You can book and pay on our website.

Or you can write to us at bookings@mamasofzanzibar.com or whatsapp us at +255 627 700 288

Write your Reservation Name
Number of Guests joining
Preferred Date of Experience - to check availability as we have a limit  per day
Special Dietaries
Transfer request + Hotel Name & Location

An alternative you can book and pay on Tripadvisor/Viator

Karibuni Nyote - Your all welcomed

Question 2

Where is Mamas of Zanzibar located?

Accepted Answer

We are located in Meli Nane  on the Ngalawa Road.

Enter the road to Ngalawa Hotel at Meli Nane. Follow the dirt road past the first bump, on the first turn, go right. Head down the small slope, right infront there is a house with a red gate. Please call us/Whatsapp us +255 627 700 288 when you reach here to come collect you.

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Question 3

How long is the Cooking Experience?

Accepted Answer

The Mamas of Zanzibar Experiences & Zawadi yako Experience have set timings from 09:00hrs - 13:00hrs.

Kindly contact us if you need specific timing. Kindly note price does not change when experience is shortened.

bookings@mamasofzanzibar.com

Question 4

Can you organise Pick up & Drop off Services?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can arrange for our driver to come collect you from the hotel reception, and drop you back or to a different hotel. You can book this on our website too or by email at bookings@mamasofzanzibar.com

Tip: Mamas of Zanzibar is best combined with a stone town tour. We wont recommend to go to spice tour after mamas as after a heavy meal it can get tiring walking on the farm. :)

Please contact bookings@mamasofzanzibar,com for fair rates.

To confirm your transfer please send us your:
Hotel and location name

Question 5

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

Payment if required before Experience begins.

Currently when booking by email or online, payment will need to be made by Paypal. We do require a payment to confirm your booking. Deposit must be 80% of total bill.

Incase of any cancelation after payment 80% is non- refundable. This is to secure that we don't buy food and go to waste. Thank you in advance for understanding :)

At Mamas your welcome to tip or buy souvenirs by visa or mastercard - a 5% surcharge does apply on every transaction

Question 6

How Many People Do You Take Per Day?

Accepted Answer

We have a limit of 10 Guests per day.

We have 10 Mama ready to teach you cooking we allocate depending on the number of guest. The community likes to help around so each Mama has her role to play. And besides that they way of the real neighbourhood. A community ready to help!

Let enjoy cooking!

Question 7

Who is the founder of Mamas of Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Hi there :)

My name is Maskat I am a Zanzibar born in Pemba, the sister island of Unguja, the neighbouring Island which together with Unguja makes Zanzibar.

I started Mamas of Zanzibar after a personal life change experience forcing me to move around and starting a new life in Bububu. When I started Mamas of Zanzibar I was then employed and was earning a salary so it was with full intentions to help my fellow Zanzibar Mamas who had no means of income to support their own personal daily needs. I wanted to design a way that will empower and provide a meaningful experience to travellers and meet both ends.

I am a single mother of 3 (which you might encounter when you come) passionate and proud of being a Zanzibari.

I enjoy practicing my culture norms and after working and studying in the hospitality industry for 15years, meeting all type of peoples/travellers. I have grown more passionate about my own culture and noticed how special it is to embrace it.

I highly believe that people travel to have new experience, new life, new connections. Thus I have personally designed a itinerary that will help the travellers of Zanzibar to connect to the local people and experience it via a local eyes.

I wish you to connect to us Zanzibari return home with more then just the images of beautiful resorts and beaches... but with also a feeling of connection to the warmth hospitality of the authentic people of Zanzibar.

I really hope this experience opens your eyes about Zanzibar and Africa, and of course enjoy the meal we prepare together and simple have a fun Day!

I want to personally thank you in advance for your interest in this initiative in supporting the locals Mamas of Zanzibar - it means so much to us.

Karibu sana - your very welcomed

Maskat
maskat@mamasofzanzibar.com

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