Traveller's Café — Swahili & Lounge

Beachfront terrace

Tables open to the Indian Ocean, best held for sunset.

Zanzibari cuisine

Chicken masala, fish curry and the day's catch, cooked with island spices.

Sunset Lounge

Fresh juice by day, cocktails and lower light after dark.

our vision

We draw our inspiration from the world, we go beyond creed, labels and boundaries.
Our strength grows where cultures meet, inspiration is shared, ideas run free, we spare and share...

A wooden deck under the palms, a few steps from the Indian Ocean, on the edge of Stone Town.

A wooden deck with bar stools under palm trees, facing the sea
our deck
chapter one

Where cultures meet

For centuries, sailors, traders and dreamers have landed on this shore. We keep that spirit alive: travellers, locals and artists at one table, with no labels and no boundaries.

Bowls of colourful spices at a market
island spice
chapter two

Flavours without borders

Swahili recipes scented with island spice meet hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and the morning's catch.
We believe the best flavours happen where traditions meet.

A palm tree leaning over a Zanzibar beach
pole pole
chapter three

Nature reigns

The tide, the palms and the sea breeze set our rhythm. Slow coffee in the morning, shade in the afternoon, and your bare feet never far from the sand.

The sun setting over the Indian Ocean off Zanzibar, with boats on the water
Every evening, the sky puts on the island's greatest show.
Colourful peppers drying on a blue cloth in Zanzibar
colour everywhere
chapter four

Creativity runs free

Pastel colours and music from every corner of the world. We're bohemian on purpose: a little imperfect, very alive, and always open to something new.

Arrive as a traveller.
Leave as a friend.

  • Karibueveryone is welcome
  • Pamojatogether
  • Asilinature
  • Sanaaart & creativity
  • Pole poleslowly, slowly
jikoni & bar

The menu

Starters, salads, homemade pasta, pizza,
Swahili classics & dessert.
Our full bar, wine and cocktail list is further down.

full bar

Bar & Drinks

Cafeteria favourites, cold beers, wine by the glass or bottle,
spirits and our signature cocktails.

Prices are in Tanzanian shillings

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What our guests say

What guests have said about us on Google and TripAdvisor. Each card gives a short summary, and the full review is one tap away. Been in to see us? We'd love to hear how it went.

Google

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TripAdvisor

4.0 out of 5 from 217 reviews. Read them all or add your own.

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Opening hours

Open every day, morning coffee through late lounge hours.

DayHours

Hours as published on travellerscafe.tz — always worth a quick WhatsApp check ahead of a special occasion.

Best table in the house

Sunset on the terrace

The terrace faces west over the Indian Ocean — arrive around an hour before sunset for the best seats, and ask about our sunset drink specials.

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Visit us

Right in Stone Town, on the water — easy walking distance from the old town's main sights.

Location & contact

Free Wi‑Fi

Cash & mobile money

Beach & terrace seating

Walk-ins welcome

Open daily

Sunset cocktails

Traveller's CaféShangani, next to Serena hotel, Stone TownOpen in Google Maps
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