Forodhani Night Market

Forodhani Night Market

Forodhani Night Market Local favourite

Stone Town · Waterfront ~$5–15 per person Every evening from about 18:00

Every evening the Forodhani gardens on the Stone Town waterfront fill with food stalls: Zanzibar pizza, grilled seafood on skewers, mishkaki, chapati and fresh sugar cane juice with lime and ginger. Come as the sun goes down and eat with the locals.

The short version

  • Area Stone Town · Waterfront
  • Price range ~$5–15 per person
  • Best time Every evening from about 18:00
  • Best for Everyone · Families · Budget

Worth knowing

No booking needed. Prices are not posted, so agree the price before you order, and choose the busy stalls where the food is cooked in front of you. Want a guide? Our Street Food & Culture Tour ends here.

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