Swahili flavours
Our restaurant celebrates Swahili food. Ask the team for the current menu, dish details and options for your group.
Swahili kitchen · Garden dining · Paje
More Than
a Meal
in Paje.
Swahili flavours, wildlife meat (nyama pori) and a natural setting filled with plants and trees. Come for the food. Explore the spice farm, join our organic farming volunteer programme and leave with a connection to Zanzibar.
Have a business? Become a Vendor ↗Travelling to Zanzibar? Add a meal and a planting experience to your visit.
Illustrative imagerySWAHILI KITCHEN•NYAMA PORI•GARDEN DINING•PLANT A MEMORY
More than a meal
Meaningful Experiences
at Paje Farm Houses
A taste of the island
Good food.
A natural setting.
Discover our restaurant experience in Paje, whether you are visiting Zanzibar or call the island home.
Wildlife meat · Nyama pori
Interested in nyama pori? Ask about the day's available dishes when making your enquiry. Specific meats, preparation and availability are confirmed by the team.
Time among the trees
Enjoy the natural environment, plants and different trees that make Paje Farm Houses a place to slow down and connect.
Photography is illustrative. Dishes, prices and availability are confirmed with the team.
Explore the Menu
Menu changes with the day and season — ask the team for today's dishes and prices.
Swahili Kitchen · Signature
Samaki wa Kupaka na Wali wa Nazi
Grilled fish in coconut-tamarind sauce, coconut rice, kachumbari and lime.
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Swahili Kitchen · Signature
Pilau ya Zanzibar na Kuku wa Kienyeji
Fragrant Zanzibar pilau, slow-cooked local chicken, kachumbari and pilipili on the side.
Ask team for today's priceNyama Pori · Ask the team
Nyama Pori ya Siku
Today's available wildlife meat, grilled and served with ugali or wali, greens and kachumbari. Types and availability change daily — confirmed by the team.
Availability confirmed daily
Vegetarian
Maharage ya Nazi na Chapati
Red beans simmered in coconut milk, served with chapati or coconut rice and steamed greens.
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Vegetarian
Mboga za Kisiwani na Ndizi za Kuchoma
Seasonal island vegetables, grilled plantain, coconut beans and kachumbari.
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Drinks · Fresh
Juice ya Miwa na Tangawizi
Fresh-pressed sugarcane with ginger and lime, served over ice. Also ask for madafu baridi.
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Drinks · Hot
Chai ya Viungo vya Zanzibar
Black tea brewed with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger. Served plain or with milk.
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Plant Your Zanzibar Memory
Buy a plant.
Make it yours.
Watch it grow.
Choose and buy a plant or tree to be planted at Paje Farm Houses. The plant belongs to you, giving you a living connection to the island long after your holiday.
01Choose & plant.
Discuss available plants with the team and arrange your planting visit.
Discuss available plants with the team and arrange your planting visit.
02Care, your way.
Return to water and care for it, or pay the farm team to look after it on your behalf.
Return to water and care for it, or pay the farm team to look after it on your behalf.
03Stay connected.
Follow photos and care updates when you are back home.
Follow photos and care updates when you are back home.
Plant selection, purchase price and care-plan terms are confirmed with the team.
Discover. Learn. Get involved.
Spice farm.
A deeper connection.
Make your time in Paje more than a meal. Explore the farm, learn to cook Swahili food, or express your interest in helping with organic growing.
Spice Farm
Discover Zanzibar's flavours.
Explore the spice farm at Paje Farm Houses and discover the plants behind the flavours. Pair your visit with a Swahili restaurant experience.
Ask the team about current spice plants, visit arrangements and availability.
Enquire about a spice farm visit ↗
Organic Farming Volunteer Programme
Give your time.
Grow your connection.
Interested in hands-on organic farming? Express your interest in contributing your time, learning about our growing practices and connecting with the land.
Activities, dates, duration and participation requirements are agreed with the team. Any meals or accommodation arrangements are confirmed separately.
Enquire about volunteering ↗
Swahili Cooking Class
Cook it.
Taste it. Take it home.
Learn to cook Swahili food with our team — pilau, samaki wa kupaka, chapati and fresh island flavours. Cook together, eat together, and leave with recipes to try at home.
2-hour class · $30 per person. Times and group sizes are confirmed with the team.
Enquire about a cooking class ↗Photography is illustrative. Visit arrangements and programme details are confirmed with the team.
MY assets/plant-memory.png · DEMO PREVIEWYour plant,
Your plant,
wherever you are.
A preview of the owner experience. This sample is not a live plant record.
Example plant photo · no customer record connected
Your Zanzibar memory
Care, your way.
Visit whenever you wish to water and care for your plant. You can also arrange paid care with the Paje Farm Houses team.
Selected for your enquiry: Self care. No care plan has been purchased.
Request a plant update ↗Planting day
Your planting photo and date will appear here when records are connected.
Latest update
Follow dated photos and care notes from home. Live updates are not connected in this preview.
We look forward to welcoming you
Make Paje part
of your visit.
Prepare a restaurant reservation enquiry, ask about planting or a spice farm visit, enquire about volunteering, or request an update about your plant.
Bookings are confirmed by the team. Reach us at info@pajefarmhouses.com or +255 778 621 086. Opening hours and the exact location pin will be added once confirmed.
This form prepares a message to copy. It does not send a booking or take payment.
An invitation to independent businesses
Bring your business.
Grow with the farm.
Rent a space and provide your services at Paje Farm Houses. We welcome complementary concepts that add to the food, nature and visitor experience.
Become a Vendor ↗Expressions of interest are open. The ideas below are suggested business concepts, not a list of confirmed units or existing tenants. Space availability, suitability, rent and terms are discussed with the team.
Pizza spot
Enquire about this concept ↗Sushi bar
Enquire about this concept ↗Coffee shop / café
Enquire about this concept ↗Bakery & pastries
Enquire about this concept ↗Gelato / ice cream
Enquire about this concept ↗Fresh juice & smoothies
Enquire about this concept ↗Seafood grill
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Enquire about this concept ↗Local crafts & art
Enquire about this concept ↗Clothing & beachwear
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Enquire about this concept ↗Spices & local products
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Enquire about this concept ↗Plant nursery & garden shop
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Enquire about this concept ↗Have a different idea? Choose “Other concept” in your enquiry. Concepts are reviewed for their fit with the destination and the services already offered.
How it works
From your idea
to your space.
Tell us about your business, products or services, experience, preferred start date and space requirements.
Review suitable space with the team. Discuss your layout, customer experience, utilities, access and the equipment you need.
Confirm rent, deposit, lease duration, fit-out, permitted use, operating arrangements and responsibilities in writing.
Once agreed, arrange your setup and opening with the team. Coordinate signage, service standards and how visitors discover your business.
Your involvement
Propose and operate your own business, bring the agreed equipment and stock, and manage your service delivery. Staffing, fit-out, maintenance and any required approvals are clarified before you commit.
What we discuss together
Space size and location; water, electricity and waste arrangements; opening hours; customer access; signage; cleaning; marketing; and any shared facilities. Included services and costs are confirmed individually.
Before you commit
No rent, earnings, footfall or exclusivity is guaranteed on this page. There is no online lease or payment. An enquiry starts a conversation; a space is confirmed only after terms are agreed.
More at the farm
Stay a little longer.
Grow something new.
Alongside the restaurant and planting programme, accommodation and independent vendor opportunities remain part of Paje Farm Houses.
Accommodation
Ask about stays in our natural environment. Room types, prices and availability are confirmed directly.
Enquire about a stay ↗Vendor spaces
Interested in renting space to offer your services? Introduce your concept and tell us what facilities you need.
Introduce your business ↗Rooted in nature
Different trees, plants and organic farming practices are at the heart of the farm's environment.
Before your visit
A few useful details.
How do I reserve a restaurant table?
Prepare your enquiry above, then copy it to share with the team. A reservation is confirmed only after the team responds. Direct submission will be connected when official contact details are available.
Can I ask about wildlife meat before visiting?
Yes. Mention nyama pori in your enquiry so the team can confirm the available meats, dishes and any relevant dietary information.
Can I visit the spice farm?
Enquire using the form. The team will confirm visit times, plants available to explore and any costs before your visit.
How do I join the organic farming volunteer programme?
Select “Organic farming volunteering” and share your dates, duration, experience and interests. The team will discuss activities and arrangements. An enquiry does not confirm a placement; meals, accommodation and terms are agreed separately.
Does the plant belong to me?
The programme is designed for you to buy and own a plant kept at Paje Farm Houses. The team will confirm plant options and ownership and care terms before purchase.
What happens when I return home?
You can arrange paid maintenance and follow progress through photos and care updates. The My Plant area above shows the intended experience; live plant records are not yet connected.
Can I come back and look after my plant?
Yes. You can return to water and care for your plant. Arrange access and visit details with the team.