Traditional Mozambican Food
Experience the Flavors of Mozambique!
Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey featuring traditional home-cooked Mozambican dishes. You’ll have the unique opportunity to participate in the cooking process and learn how to prepare authentic recipes.
Enjoy a variety of delicious vegan stews made with couve, cabbage, and spinach-like leaves such as matapa and tseke — all simmered to perfection with rich coconut and peanut flavors. For the adventurous, dare to try cacana, a traditional bitter dish known for its distinctive taste.
Alongside the vegan delights, savor tender chicken, beef, and fish prepared in classic Mozambican styles, served with fluffy rice and xima — a white corn porridge staple.
Vegetarian and vegan options will always be available, ensuring everyone can enjoy the feast.
We are honored to welcome Mr. Paulo Gomacha, one of Mozambique’s finest kitchen chefs, who will be leading the culinary experience.
Come hungry and ready to discover the true taste of Mozambique!
Food Schedule
Most meals are included in the package including the breakfast in Ponta Douro, Monday Dinner, Tuesday lunch and Dinner, wednesday Brackfast, Lunch and Dinner, Thursday breackfast Lunch and Dinner, friday breackfast and Sunday Dinner. We recommend you bring about 100 Euros for the meals of the week, but cheaper options are available.
Monday 16th | Traditional dinner served at Hoyo – Hoyo welcome party.
Tuesday 17th | We will depart to Ponta do Ouro. The estimated arrival time is 12h, then we all will help the team and learn the traditional ways of cooking! You will be divided into food teams to all take part of this experience! The last meal in Ponta D’Ouro is the breakfast on the 20th. Lunch and dinner will be at your own cost back in Maputo
Wednesday 18th | and Thuesday 19 Breackfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served at Ponta
Friday 20th | Breackfast will be served at ponta, before departure to Maputo
Lunch and dinner at your own cost
Sunday 17th | Breakfast and lunch at your own cost. (3-10€) Dinner served at Salani Vamakweso Farewell Party.
Some recommended places to eat are:
Mercado do povo |Localized in the center of Maputo city, the marquet offer a variety of Mozambican typical food.
Mercado de Peixe e Magumba |If you like seafood, this is your first stop when in Maputo. A lot of seafood to choose from, you literally get confused and behave like a kid in a candy store.
The food is great! The view of the ocean even makes it better. Great service and hospitality.
Feima Art Craft Market | There is a hidden corner for cheap local food (3€) or a pricier restaurant at the market with traditional and Italian food. (8-15€) Suitable for lunch.
Mercado Janete | Around 2km from Kaya Kwanga, there is small food stands in a crowded space. It might look simple but the ladies with their traditional fabrics will cook you delicious local food. Open during lunch time.
Twingo and Mimos | Two restaurants not far from Kaya Kwanga Av. Vladimir Lenin. Twingo serve português food and Mimos serve Italian food. (8-12€)
Food Safety
We will have a professional chef with us who will do her/his best to guarantee that the food is cooked under safe circumstances since we will be doing our own cooking. However, depending on your stomach and food habits, there is still a risk of upsetting your digestive system because of the different bacterias in local water and food. If you know you are sensitive, avoid tap water and ice, wash all fruit and fresh vegetables. To be extra cautious you can avoid any raw vegetables and stick to cooked food.