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Jambo!
Welcome to
Mamas of Zanzibar
Karibu sana Mamas of Zanzibar, tunafurahi sana umefika! - Welcome to Mamas of Zanzibar - We’re so happy you’re here!
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Mamas of Zanzibar is a group of Zanzibari women who aim to provide non touristy authentic experiences for travellers seeking to explore the island's cultural and traditional heritage.​​​
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Let us guide you through the tastes and traditions that make our island so special.
Meet The Mamas
Real Women. Real Stories. Real Impact.
Step inside a real Zanzibari home—and meet the heart of our experience: The Mamas.
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These 20 incredible women are the keepers of Zanzibar’s culinary heritage. Each brings their own story, strength, and warmth into the kitchen—and into every dish. By cooking with them, you’re not just learning how to make traditional Swahili meals—you’re making a real impact.
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Your visit helps these women support their families, build independence, and lead change in their communities. What began as a way to share recipes has grown into a powerful platform for opportunity, pride, and cultural preservation.
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When you join The Mamas in their kitchen, you become part of something bigger: A celebration of heritage. A ripple of empowerment. A connection that lasts long after the meal is over.
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Come for the food. Leave inspired. Cook with purpose. Travel with heart.
What We Offer
This isn’t your typical tour. It’s a doorway.
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A doorway into the real Zanzibar—beyond guidebooks and resorts—into the Swahili kitchen, the Jikoni, where tradition lives, spices crackle, and stories are passed from one generation to the next.
You’ll be welcomed into the homes of Zanzibar’s heritage keepers—the Mamas—who open their kitchens and hearts to share not just recipes, but a way of life. Together, you’ll cook traditional Swahili dishes, pick fresh ingredients from local markets, and experience the warmth of true community.
This is what today’s travelers are really seeking—meaningful connection, cultural depth, and the feeling of being part of something real.
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It’s more than food. It’s a cultural and community experience that supports local women, sustains heritage, and stays with you long after the spices fade.
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Come curious. Come hungry. Leave full—in every sense of the word.​
Heritage You Can Feel. Cuisine You Can Taste. Connections That Last.
The Taste of Zanzibar
Spice Collection by Maskat
Collaboration with Blue Spices Zanzibar
A Truly Meaningful Gift – Made in Zanzibar, For the World
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Looking for something special to take home from Zanzibar?
Something more than a souvenir—something with a story, a purpose, and the rich flavors of this beautiful island?
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Introducing the Taste of Zanzibar Spice Collection by Maskat — a thoughtful collaboration between three local, sustainability-driven partners working toward a #GreenerZanzibar:
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The Mamas of Zanzibar – A collective of local women who shared their cherished family recipes and selected the traditional khanga prints featured on each spice jar or tin. The Mamas are the heritage keepers of Zanzibar’s culinary traditions, and your purchase directly supports their craft and community.
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Blue Spices Zanzibar – Every blend is made using spices sourced from trusted local farmers across the island. These are pure, organic spices—grown with care, harvested by hand, and full of the bold, natural flavor Zanzibar is known for.
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Chako Zanzibar – The beautiful glass jars in this collection are crafted from recycled bottles collected from over 400 hotels across the island. By transforming waste into reusable pieces, Chako is turning the tide on single-use materials and giving discarded glass a beautiful second life.
More Than Spices—It’s a Piece of Zanzibar
Why You’ll Love It
Take home something real, responsible, and delicious — 100% made in Zanzibar.
A gift that tells a story – Unique, beautifully designed, and full of meaning. No one else back home has this.
Feel-good impact – Every jar supports local women, farmers, and island recycling initiatives.
Eco-friendly & reusable – No plastic, no waste — just something worth keeping.
Authentic flavor – Bold, island-grown spices straight from Zanzibar’s farms.
Designed with love – Finished with vibrant khanga prints chosen by the Mamas.
Limited quantities available — don’t miss out.
By Maskat