A 7-day Nungwi itinerary for slow travellers: beaches, dhows, spice farms, Stone Town and Swahili food, plus where to stay in a Swahili villa near the beach.
Binta Swahili Days
Stories, recipes and local tips from Binta House, a Swahili villa in Nungwi, Zanzibar.
How to dress, greet, take photos and travel respectfully in Zanzibar. A warm guide to Swahili culture and etiquette from our Swahili villa in Nungwi.
Karibu, asante, pole pole: 25 easy Swahili words and phrases for your Zanzibar trip, with the greetings locals love to hear. A guide from Binta House, Nungwi.
Why Nungwi and Kendwa are Zanzibar’s best beaches for swimming, sunsets and dhows, plus our local tips from Binta House, a Swahili villa near Nungwi beach.
From pilau and octopus curry to urojo and Zanzibar pizza: 12 Swahili dishes to try in Zanzibar, and where our dadas in Nungwi cook them best.