Forodhani Gardens Night Market

Highlights

• Sunset views at Forodhani Gardens
• Guided food tasting experience
• Zanzibar street food culture exploration
• Stone Town night atmosphere
• Local stories and cultural insights
• Oceanfront walking experience

Your day will start with hotel pick-up by our driver, who will take you comfortably to Stone Town for your evening experience. Upon arrival, you will be guided into the vibrant Forodhani Gardens Night Market, where the atmosphere comes alive with food, culture, and local energy.

Wandering through Forodhani at night feels like stepping into a glowing island kitchen. Your guide will lead you through the busy food stalls filled with the smell of grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizza, sugarcane juice, and many local delicacies. You will learn about the origins of each dish, the cultural influences behind Zanzibar cuisine, and the stories of local vendors who prepare fresh food every evening.

You will enjoy tasting different foods such as smoky octopus, samosas, Urojo (Zanzibar mix), cassava, sweet potatoes, kahawa, and freshly prepared seafood while watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean. The lively crowd, ocean breeze, and historic Stone Town surroundings create a unique and unforgettable experience blending food, culture, and history.

Forodhani Gardens, located along the Stone Town seawalk in front of the House of Wonders and the Old Fort, is one of the most famous evening food markets in Zanzibar and a key departure point for Prison Island trips. It is the perfect place to experience local life and enjoy Zanzibar’s famous street food culture. After the experience, our driver will pick you up from Stone Town and safely transfer you back to your hotel.

Inclusions

✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Guided walking tour of Forodhani Night Market
✔ Food tasting (selected local dishes)
✔ Bottled water during tour

Exclusions

✘ Personal expenses and extra food purchases
✘ Alcoholic drinks
✘ Tips and gratuities
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Anything not mentioned in inclusions