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Tables set for a shared meal in the seaside garden

Eco-Village Food

Meals prepared for camp and retreat life

Daily dining at Karibu Assalam Eco-Village is built around fresh meals, Swahili and international cuisine, and shared experiences.

Dining Experience

Farm to TableDeliciousSwahili and international cuisineTalented Chefs
Guests serving a freshly prepared meal in the campus restaurant

Camp and retreat guests are served three meals daily, prepared by talented chefs and featuring Swahili and international cuisine.

Dining also includes beach dinners with sunset views, creating a shared mealtime experience alongside the program schedule.

Karibu Assalam offers more than just food: If you would like to learn how to cook Swahili cuisine, join us for a cooking lesson. During Ramadan, we welcome you to join an iftar in our kanga village.

Beyond the eco-village

Visit us in Stone Town

The Spice Route Cafe

Make time for coffee, breakfast and Zanzibar flavours at The Spice Route Cafe on Soko Muhogo Street in Stone Town.

This cafe is in Stone Town, separate from our eco-village in Kizimkazi.

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