Private tour in Zanzibar Maulid Omar A

Swahili Delicious Cooking Tour

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Maulid Omar A.

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My name is Maulid, also known as Dutch as my nickname. I am native of Zanzibar Islands, as I was born and raised and study within the place. I am from the Swahili family being the second born among 8 siblings. I started my educational journey at Primary and Secondary within the Zanzibar City where else for my high schools studies I attended Tumekuja Secondary Schools located within the periphery of the famous old Stone Town of Zanzibar. As I am from Zanzibar archipelagos which are the tourist spot in Africa with extravaganza beaches and unique tourist attractions, I decided to opt the Bachelor of Tourism Management offered at Sokoine University of Agriculture. As energetic young man I have always find my heart always being moved with staffs of interesting like swimming, readings, hangout with friends, above all traveling and explore the new places truly satisfied me. Thus, I truly considered and cherish the mention activities being the best of my hobbies. As I am now professional on the tourism sector, focusing on tour operating and guiding are the interested element I chose to focus within this sector. My interest was groomed with many factors start from the time of my studies. I got chances to meet and interact with different people who are diverse in culture, races, religious and ethics hence learnt and adopt to live with them. I got chances to visited many interesting places such National Parks, Mountains areas. Thus, motivated my soul close to nature and inspired like travel, Leisure and Tourism. When I returned back home, I opted to become a local Tour guide so as to share experiences and deep Knowledge about Zanzibar cultures and Tanzania mainland. Being a local tour guide has always being the favorite to my side as it offers me the chance to show people what is the unique things about my country's cities and her people as well as learning from other people's perspectives therefore, exchange friendship and cultural learning. Zanzibar is an autonomous Islands with total land of kilometre square of 2654. It is formed with union of main islands known as Unguja and Pemba along with surrounded with smaller islands. Zanzibar is also part of United Republic of Tanzania thus, makes the area unique as diverse in cultural and religious aspects among the people formed the unique destinations for the travelers to explore. Consequently, my aim of being a local tour for the visitors in my local place in Zanzibaris to be the best assistance not only for them to explore the place but to be a stimulus to exceed their traveling expectations and customize the tours as due to the needs of the travelers. As to the famous saying " Seeing is believing" I would like to welcome you all to visit Zanzibar the spice islands with astonishing white sandy beaches that would blow your mind and the home of the hospitality of her people that would prove to you that when you are in Zanzibar there is nothing to worry. * Karibu Zanzibar Hakuna matata* Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management, Certificate in an Intensive Course of Tour Guiding, Certificate in Tour operation and Marketing,Former Receptionist at Serena Hotel and worked as an airport concierge for Safina Tours and Travel. No restrictions

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Overview of your Zanzibar tour

The authentic experience of preparing the Zanzibar traditional food will start at our local central market of Darajani where you will get a chance to do shopping of the ingredients of the menu of your choice with my presence, I shall assist you in negotiating the price and carry the ingredients. What I love most about this tour it gives a colorful experience of how Swahili cuisine is prepared. The menu will include supu ya Pweza (Octopus soup), Urojo (Zanzibar Mixer), Pilau, Biriani, Samaki Pweza, or Kuku wa Kupaka (Coated Chicken) and Kamba wa Nazi (Coconut Prawns). The menu can include the desserts like Visheti and Kashata (Sweeties) alongside exotic juices from exotic fruits like Bungo , Starfruits, and coconut juices. When the learning and preparation of the meals ends, the food will be served in Swahili traditional ways with light Taarab music that will give you the best feeling of enjoying the meal ever.

Your Zanzibar tour itinerary

* Our tour will be starting at Darajani Market where you will get a chance to shops and explore varieties which are available in our local market like fruits, vegetables, meat and day catch fishes from Indian Oceans. * Get time to buy the ingredients of your choosing menu. * Then, after the markets sessions, you will pass around the narrow streets of Stone Town heading to Fine Swahili House where you will be exposed to prepare the foods of your choice and of course with the close contacts with Swahili Mama who will offer an extensive assistance in preparing the meal. This tour can be customized upon request please for tailor-made itineraries please message me.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

No transport will be involved from the market to house where we shall prepare the food since is just a walking distance.

What's included
Other: 1.5 L bottle of water
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The tour can start in old Darajani Markets where we shall buy the cooking ingredients.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
810351
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Zanzibar City best suited for?

This private tour in Zanzibar City is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the local culture by learning how to prepare traditional Swahili cuisine. It's also ideal for travellers who enjoy hands-on experiences and wish to connect with a local guide, Maulid Omar A., for deeper insights into the culinary traditions of Zanzibar.

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