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Spice Escape: A Culinary Day in Pemba

Mamas Signature Experience

12 hr
480 US dollars
Pemba Island

Service Description

The Pemba Experience – A Day with the Mamas Leave the crowds behind and discover Pemba Island, a hidden jewel in the Zanzibar archipelago, celebrated for its lush landscapes, centuries-old clove farms, and deep-rooted culinary heritage. This fly-in, fly-out day trip designed for curious travelers who want to taste, feel, and connect with Zanzibar’s untouched sister island in the most intimate way possible: through food, stories, and time spent with the women who keep Pemba’s traditions alive. Cook rare, traditional dishes with local mamas, explore spice farms, and share a soulful meal in a village kitchen. Authentic, immersive, and deeply personal—this is the real taste of Pemba. We keep this group small and personal—just a few guests each day—so if this sounds like the kind of experience you’ve been craving, I truly recommend booking early. Experience Highlights Warm Welcome & Cultural Introduction Visit unspoiled Spice Farm in your Zanzibari Attire Cultural Conversations Surprise Treat from the Mamas Hands-On Cooking Experience Shared Swahili Table with the Mamas Why Choose This Experience? Authentic: Learn dishes that even most Swahili restaurants don’t offer. Exclusive: Limited to a few guests per day for a truly personal encounter. Immersive: You don’t just taste—you touch, cook, learn, and connect. Culturally Responsible: 100% locally led, with direct support to women in the community. Package Details Flight & Transfers Departure: 7:30 AM flight from Zanzibar (or Dar es Salaam on request) Arrival: 8:15 AM at Pemba Airport (Chake Chake) Return: 4:30 PM flight back, arriving by 5:15 PM All airport transfers included – meet & greet by local host upon arrival Schedule FULL DAY Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 18:00 PM What’s Included Return flights (Zanzibar ↔ Pemba) Private transfers in Pemba Guided spice farm visit Full hands-on cooking class Ingredients & traditional kitchen tools Lunch & refreshments Cultural storytelling session with the Mamas English-speaking local guide Optional market stop 👕 What to Wear As this is a cultural and community-based experience, we kindly ask guests to dress modestly and respectfully: Women: Skirts, dresses, or pants that cover the knees Men: Long shorts or pants that cover the knees No shorts allowed please


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Please note that there is no money or service refund after any cancelation. Kindly wear respectable clothes for the experience, clothings should be below the knees for both man and women. Thank you for respecting. Thank you in advance for understanding.


Contact Details

+255 62 770 0288

maskat@mamasofzanzibar.com

Bububu, Meli Nane - Ngalawa Hotel Road Mamas of Zanzibar - A Unique Cultural & Culinary Experience, Zanzibar, Tanzania


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Address

Mamas of Zanzibar by Maskat

Ngalawa Road -

Meli Nane,Bububu , ZanzibarTanzania​​​

Mamas Office​ Ngalawa

Hotel RoadAt the First Pump

Contact

Call/ WhatsApp Tel: +255 62 770 0288

Email: hello@mamasofzanzibar.com

 

Opening Hours

Mon - Sun

9:00 am – 14:00 pm

 

 

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​​To Know

 

Closed during Ramadhan - 28th Feb - 12th April 2025

To feel comfortable please dress modest -not too revealing. Thank you in advance for considering.

All Experiences must be pre-book 

Book at least 14day before, as we do get full quickly

We start strictly at 9am

Drivers/Guides not allowed at the cooking area

We do have cats - (: 

Visa and Mastercard accepted 

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