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Mamas of Zanzibar
Karibu sana Mamas of Zanzibar, tunafurahi sana umefika! - Welcome to Mamas of Zanzibar - We’re so happy you’re here!
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.
Let us guide you through the tastes and traditions that make our island so special.
Our Story
Cooking together is how we heal, grow, and empower each other. Come be part of our journey and taste the true spirit of Zanzibar.
When I first started this journey, I never imagined it would grow into the beautiful experience it is today. The Mamas of Zanzibar is so much more than just a culinary adventure—it’s a story of resilience, of women coming together to lift each other up, and of the power of food to bring people together.
Choose Your Culinary Escape
The Zanzibar Experience
by Maskat
The Signature Experience
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The Zanzibar Experience by Maskat is our signature experience.
This was how I started back in 2022 with my neighbours - This is the original experience.
Showcasing the full beauty of the people of Zanzibar.This 4hrs experience allows you to highlight the traditions and exotic cuisines of Islands. The local Mamas will give you a taste of the swahili kitchen and the warmth that sparks Zanzibari.
Includes a guided tour to the local market by Maskat herself, dressed in Zanzibari attire, cooking lessons where the Mamas will teach you Swahili cooking techniques and give you a chance to taste up to 9+ delicious Zanzibari traditional dishes.
As a token of our appreciation this package allows you to walk home with a Zanzibari gift bag to remember Zanzibar and Mamas by at home.
Tue - Fri
We advise to book 10days prior
your preferred date to avoid any disappointments
...the difference is we are more then a cooking class!
Empower a Mama
Every week, at least two new mamas come to us—looking for a way to support their families, leave a difficult situation, or simply find a place to belong.But our kitchen—the heart of our program—is full. We're running out of space, and some days, we have to turn women away.
We’re working to expand, to create a bigger, safer kitchen where no mama is left behind. We’ve already secured additional land, and now we’re ready to build. A space where every woman is welcomed, supported, and given a real chance to rebuild.
But now, we need your help to fund the foundation and the kitchen itself. This isn’t just about bricks and stoves—it’s about giving one more mama the opportunity to feed her kids, one more family the chance to find stability, and one more woman the safety she deserves.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, this is it. With your support, we can open our doors wider. When you give, you’re not just funding a kitchen—you’re creating opportunity, hope, and community.
Every contribution brings us closer to a bigger, safer kitchen—and to welcoming more mamas who need us. Even a small gift can change everything for a mama who just needs a chance. Help lay the foundation and bring us closer to new equipment. Every gift builds something real.
💛 Donate today—and help us say “yes” to the next mama who knocks.
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