“Juma is a great guide - professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! We visited a rooftop along the beach to get a beautiful view of the sunset, before heading to Forodhani. There, we sampled local foods, ending with some refreshing sugarcane juice! Learned a lot about history and Zanzibari foods. Would recommend!”

“The tour was incredible, even better than we expected. The tour through the spice farm was insightful, interactive and fun. We got to try many different spices and herbs. The highlight was seeing the coconut tree climber. The guides were very kind and funny. At a small stand you can buy locally made parfumes and soap which smell very good. Also we got to try lots of fresh fruits. After the spice tour, we were brought to Arnoldi's on the Cliff Bar & Bites restaurant. The view was spectacular, and we came at the perfect time for sunset. The food was delicious and prepared with lots of care. I can…”

“The host arrived late to pick us up. We told her we were very pressed for time because our flight was that evening. She assured us we would make our flight. Then we went to a market, which was interesting, but she spent a lot of time speaking swahili to the vendors, jokinRead more”

“The spice tour was so fun! It was very informative. I loved learning about all of the plants and their uses. Everyone was very kind, and our guide and driver were especially great.”

“Had a fantastic time with Lodi walking the streets of Stone Town. The man knows EVERYONE. It felt like we were walking with family and friends, eating at authentic local spots away from the touristy areas. My fave dish was the pizza and many of the dishes we sampled were a good introduction to local cuisine.”

“We had a fabulous morning with marvellous mamas, so friendly and welcoming. We shopped at the market for our ingredients then all prepared the most delicious meal. If you’re considering booking, do it! You won’t regret it!”

“breathtaking cave, I recommend it; just be sure to have a copy or screen shot of your confirmed booking as I was asked for proof of booking although I had booked, paid and received ticket and booking confirmation but they did not have a system to look up my booking Read more”

“My friend and I had the best time in this cooking class! We appreciate learning about Lifted Strong and their mission and goals. We also appreciate learning how to make samosas and soup. We had a lot of fun getting to know the ladies. I would absolutely do this class again!”

“From start to finish, this experience was beyond exceptional. Our guide and chef was not only incredibly friendly and welcoming, but also deeply knowledgeable about Tanzanian culture and cuisine. What made this class so special was thaRead more”