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Forodhani Gardens- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Forodhani Gardens, nestled in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and local life. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this vibrant park has been a gathering place for centuries, initially created to commemorate Sultan Khalifa bin Harub's silver jubilee in the early 20th century. The gardens come alive in the evenings as a bustling street food market, where visitors can savor Swahili-inspired dishes like grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizza, and fresh sugarcane juice. Surrounded by landmarks such as the House of Wonders and the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens also offers a peaceful retreat, making it a perfect spot to relax, take in the ocean breeze, and experience the local community's dynamic energy.

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Reviews of Forodhani Gardens

DB Smith

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-28

Enjoyable experience wandering the local night food market. Despite what I had read, I didn’t find the vendors any more aggressive than elsewhere in Stone Town (actually, for a night market, I found the level of hawking quite reasonable). As suggested elsewhere, we made sure to know the price before buying. The samosa we got was cold in the centre, suggesting it was heated from frozen. My Zanzibar pizza was ok (my fault, I didn’t realize it had egg despite the title sausage and mozzarella), but my son loved his “cheese only” Zanzibar pizzas (he asked for a second). The nice surprise was the shawarma - fantastic! My wife and I went back for seconds there.
Michael Jones

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-04

Great experience to visit food market in the evening especially on Sunday. Food cheap but not a big variety. Try the Zanzibar pizza😊 cost 5,000 shilling
Alvito Tereza

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-02

Forodhani Park, also known as Forodhani Gardens, is a popular waterfront park located in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is situated along the seafront and offers a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean. The park is famous for its nightly food market, where visitors can enjoy a variety of local and international street food, including seafood, Zanzibar pizzas, and other traditional dishes. Forodhani Park is a vibrant gathering place for both locals and tourists, providing a lively atmosphere, especially in the evenings. It's a must-visit spot for experiencing the local culture and cuisine of Zanzibar.
Marina Jin

1
Reviewed: 2024-06-16

Very disappointed. We ordered seafood skewers, and they only put half of the food in plates by cutting them into small pieces! What a scam 😡 Some vendors throw dishwashing water and waste directly into the ocean! This is madness...
Anna

2
Reviewed: 2024-05-22

I think this is an opportunity to have a great experience in a beautiful park. This is because they cook and sell various foods and provide a variety of foods to travelers. However, they charge exorbitant rates and rip off travelers. This kind of behavior is something that discourages tourists from coming.