Tanzania Food and cuisines have been influenced not only by its neighbouring countries, but also by the Indian cuisine, and Tanzania shares numerous dishes with its neighbour Kenya, both in name and taste which you must look forward to on your Tanzania Safari Tours.

At Maape Tanzania Safaris, we are much concerned about your health as you, so we provide fresh, hygienic food on your safari tours. Most of our Tanzania Safaris are full board which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tanzania Breakfast

Sometimes you taste sweet or savoury in your Tanzanian Breakfast. Most of all you will be served with a plate of eggs and crepes which are accompanied by several different fruits and freshly squeezed juice as well as tea and coffee.

What Do Tanzanians Eat In Lunch or Dinner?

Among numerous Tanzania Food dishes that are at the heart of Tanzania, we have selected some 10 popular dishes that are served in Lunch or Dinner or any full meals in Tanzania. 

Ugali

The staple food of Tanzania is Ugali and it is a Tanzania Traditional Food, which you simply cannot miss. Ugali is made from white maize flour and water which is stirred together until it reaches a stiff consistency. It is served as a side for everything: beans, greens, meat or vegetable stews, and pretty much everything that has a sauce.

Pilau

Another Tanzanian traditional food is Pilau which is, popular across the globe and the process of preparing it is similar to making paella or risotto. You must try it with fried chicken sometime in Tanzania.

Chapatti

With its origins in India Chapatti has been adapted by Tanzania by modifying the Tanzania Food Recipes a bit. Tanzanian chapatti is thicker and more filling compared to Indian Chapattis. These are another important staple food in Tanzania.

Chipsi Mayai

In simple terms, Chipsi Mayai is French fries omelette. The dish is made by pouring eggs on top of fried potatoes for creating a binding and after cooking is served with ketchup on top and a tomato and onion salad as a side dish.

Mishkaki

Mishkaki is another street food that serves marinated pieces of beef stirred are skewered together with vegetables and roasted over hot coal barbeques. The aroma of the meat is smoky and delicious and the process makes the beef tender and juicy.

Nyama Choma

Nyama Choma means “roast meat” in Swahili. This is another popular street food that you will find in almost every corner in Tanzania.

Ndizi Nyama

Ndizi Nyama is popular in Tanzania Food which translates to “bananas with meat”, usually beef. Did you know that Tanzania grows more than 20 different types of bananas? The green bananas are used exclusively in cooking this mouth-watering dish.

Nyama Mchuzi

Nyama Mchuzi is a beef stew made with coconut milk where the beef is slow-cooked, to make it tender and soft. This dish is very popular in Tanzania.

Maharage Ya Nazi

If you are a vegetarian and struggling to find the right dishes Maharage ya nazi is the right dish to try. These are “rice and beans” where beans are cooked in a curry sauce with coconut milk.

Mandazi

Mandazi is among the few desserts that you will find in Tanzania which are usually eaten for breakfast, with a cup of tea.

Lastly, Tanzania is a remarkable destination that extends beyond its renowned safaris and offers a distinctive culinary journey. The country's cuisine demonstrates its rich cultural diversity, resulting in scrumptious and nourishing dishes.

Maape Tanzania Safaris aim to dispel any preconceived notions about Tanzania Food while highlighting the freshness of its staple ingredients and promoting its rich flavours that create truly unique dishes. So, don't hesitate to indulge in food for yourself and discover the unforgettable tastes that await you on Tanzania Safari Tours.