The 8 Best Dining Experiences in Tanzania

1.Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $105Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave Aquarium, and The Rock Restaurant with hotel pickup, a private group, an English, French, German, Italian, Polish, or Spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, transport, and bottled water included. Plan extra time and money if you want lunch at The Rock.

“Schöner Trip über die Insel. Als Tipp für diejenigen die mit den Schildkröten schwimmen gehen, nichts grünes anziehen da sie mit Löwenzahn (glaube ich, jedenfalls grün) gefüttert werden. Auf die Farbe fahren die voll ab und man könnte sonst an Stellen angeknabbert werden die man nicht möchte 🥴😂”

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2.Starfish, Blue Lagoon, & The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Spend five hours exploring Zanzibar’s Starfish Beach and Blue Lagoon by private boat, with snorkeling gear, shade, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide included. Finish near The Rock Restaurant in Pingwe. Lunch is extra and must be reserved directly. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“het was leuk dat we enkel met ons twee in een bootje zaten, zo konden we zo lang of zo kort ergens blijven zoals we zelf wilden. ik weet niet of het hier de rijstijl is van de bewoners maar onze chauffeur was redelijk gehaast (inhalen in blinde bochten). de gids was een goed man die ook redelijk goed engels kon.”

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3.Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $100

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Zanzibar by private, air-conditioned vehicle. See red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim at Kuza Cave, stroll Paje Beach, and photograph The Rock Restaurant. Guides may include Yahya, James, Jumon, or Said. Lunch is extra, and The Rock requires a separate reservation.

“This was one of the best days. We have traveled the world extensively but the human touch as you can see from the photo attached was exemplary. The tour operator hired two of the best that we have ever encountered. Our guide Yahya Read more”

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4.Rock Restaurant and Cave Tour Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Spend five hours visiting The Rock restaurant, swimming in Kuza Cave’s clear mineral pool, and learning about Swahili food and history. Your English-speaking guide collects you at 8:00 AM, with names such as Ahmed and Zahran praised for safe driving and flexible planning. Choose a cooking lesson or a traditional Zanzibari lunch.

“super journée ! Le cours de cuisine était très convivial nous avons beaucoup apprécié, la plage était magnifique Merci à notre guide pour sa gentillesse et d' avoir su adapter notre journée en fonction de ce que nous préférons. Journée au top je recommande !!”

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5.Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $128

Spend about 10 hours touring Zanzibar by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and driver. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, swim in Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and finish at The Rock Restaurant. Lunch is not included.

“My 4 friends and I went on this private tour and loved every minute of it! We got to swim with dolphins, stand inches away from monkeys, and enjoy the beautiful views. Taimur, our guide, was so nice and funny — we loved spending time with you during the drives!! I recommend, especially with Taimur!”

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6.Mnemba Snorkeling, Kuza Cave, Blue Lagoon, Starfish Tour, The Rock Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $140

Spend about 10 hours exploring Zanzibar by private air-conditioned vehicle and boat. Swim near Mnemba Atoll, look for dolphins, cool off in Kuza Cave, snorkel at Blue Lagoon, visit Starfish Beach, and finish at The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Mohammed, Juma, Abdullah, and Saleh have been praised for their care and flexibility.

“Ausgezeichnete Tour. Unsere Guides Abdullah & Said sowie unsere Fahrer Sadik & Shazil sind auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen und zeigten eine großartige Flexibilität (insbesondere als uns der Regen überraschte und wir vor der Weiterfahrt einen Stopp im Hotel einlegten). Ohne Einschränkung zu empfehlen! Danke!”

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7.The Rock Restaurant & Blue Lagoon Half Day Tour in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 34 reviews · from $85

This six-hour Zanzibar outing pairs Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Dongwe with sea-star spotting, a sandbank stop, and time at The Rock Restaurant in Michamvi. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, water, and a guide are included. The restaurant meal is optional and paid separately, and you now need to arrange your own 12:00 pm table reservation.

“I enjoyed the tour. It ended up being a private tour with just my wife and I. The tour guide was on time and took us where we needed to go. The only problem that I had was that I requested a guide who speaks English and we got a guide who didn't, which made communication very difficult. Other than that the tour it self was worth book for the price 👌🏽 💯”

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8.Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45Best value

Spend about three hours at a family farm in Ambureni village near Mount Meru. With a local guide such as Cosmas, you’ll pick coffee berries, roast and prepare your own cup, sample handmade snacks, and eat dishes cooked by local mamas in clay pots. Blue monkeys and birds may appear among the trees.

“The coffee making experience was outstanding. Lunch was excellent AND our tour guide COSMAS did a fantastic job. Overall, way more than we expected !!!”

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