In the evenings, Forodhani Gardens becomes a feast for the senses — vendors flipping Zanzibar pizzas, grilling octopus, and juicing sugarcane under golden streetlights. Beyond the town ...

Shane Mitchell, who researched the region for her book Far Afield, recommends hunting for the dish among the food stalls at the Forodhani Gardens night market in Stone Town. Or make it yourself ...

A popular evening spot is Forodhani Gardens, a popular street market in the main square and a place locals and tourists enjoy Swahili and Zanzibari dishes. Zanzibar isn't particularly expensive ...

Where to taste it: For a taste of authentic Zanzibari cooking, try Forodhani Gardens (a street food market) in Stone Town, and for its excellent Swahili buffet, Lukmaan Restaurant, Mkunazini ...

Learn about exotic spices at the Spice Farms, and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Stone Town, Prison Island, and Forodhani Gardens. Zanzibar promises a getaway filled with culture ...

The streets were cobbled, beautiful and unique manhole covers appeared, Forodhani Gardens went through a transformation. Eventually I asked. A labour of love, I was told, on the part of the Aga Khan.

Music and culture enthusiasts will gather at Forodhani Gardens, where the festival unfolds under the African sky, the air alive with the rhythms of drums, traditional dances, and the vibrant colours ...

At Forodhani Gardens, as the evening progressed, more locals gathered, enjoying the cool breeze and each other’s company. Fatma Karim Juma, a longtime resident, recalled how her family had to ...

Dar es Salaam. The Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority in Zanzibar has temporarily banned street performances, commonly referred to as makachu, at Forodhani Gardens. The decision follows ...

The suspension, announced in a public statement last week, halted all Makachu activities in Forodhani Gardens due to alleged violations of local laws and guidelines. These included the misuse of ...