Luxury Gifts From Zanzibar
A Piece of Zanzibar, Beautifully Gifted.
Luxury gifts handcrafted in Zanzibar, prepared especially for you and delivered worldwide.
- Made in Zanzibar
- Made to Order
- Personalised
- Worldwide Delivery
The flagship gift
ZAWADI Signature Zanzibar Spice Box
$129
- 8 premium spices
- Luxury wooden presentation box
- Premium spice packaging
- Zanzibar spice story card
- Recipe cards
- ZAWADI presentation card
- Luxury wrapping
Made to order in Zanzibar
The Collections
Four collections, each prepared after your order is placed and finished by hand before it leaves the island.
Classic Zanzibar Collection
Six premium Zanzibar spices in a handcrafted wooden box. An accessible luxury Zanzibar souvenir, prepared to order on the island.
$89
View collectionBestsellerSignature Zanzibar Collection
The flagship ZAWADI gift. Eight premium spices, luxury wooden presentation and recipe cards, wrapped and prepared especially for your recipient.
$129
View collection10 spicesHeritage Collection
Ten premium spices with a Zanzibar heritage booklet and recipe collection — a deeper journey through the island's spice tradition.
$179
View collection12 spicesCollector's Edition
Our most complete spice library, presented in a large luxury wooden box with a numbered collector certificate and personalisation.
$249
View collectionThe made-to-order process
Not Mass Produced. Made Especially For You.
“Every ZAWADI begins with an order. We carefully prepare your gift in Zanzibar so that what arrives at your door feels personal, meaningful and unmistakably from the island.”
- 01
You Order
Choose your ZAWADI gift.
- 02
We Craft
Your wooden box is prepared in Zanzibar.
- 03
We Personalise
Your selected details are added.
- 04
We Ship
Your completed gift is securely packaged and shipped.
Personalisation
Make It Yours
Personalisation is applied in Zanzibar before your gift is filled and wrapped. Please check spelling carefully — engraving cannot be undone.
Personal Engraving
+$20Your words, engraved into the lid of the wooden box.
- Name
- Family name
- Date
- Short message
- Examples: ZANZIBAR 2026 · THE AHMED FAMILY · WITH LOVE
Handwritten Message
+$12A personal message, handwritten in Zanzibar and placed inside the box.
- Written at the time your gift is prepared
- Up to 200 characters
Luxury Greeting Card
+$10A heavyweight card, printed and finished to match the box.
- Choose a card design
- Your message printed inside
Corporate Logo Engraving
+$35Your company mark engraved onto the presentation box.
- Logo upload
- Vector artwork preferred
- Proof shared before crafting
Crafting options
Choose Your Crafting Speed
Crafting time is how long we take to prepare your gift in Zanzibar. It is separate from international shipping transit time. We will not promise an exact delivery date until your destination and shipping service are confirmed.
Standard
Up to 7 days
Included
Included.
Priority
3–4 days
+$35
Moved to the front of the bench.
Express
24–48 hours
+$70
For gifts needed at short notice.
The ZAWADI Journal
Zanzibar, Written Down
The Best Zanzibar Souvenirs To Buy
A considered guide to the Zanzibar souvenirs worth carrying home, from spices and wooden craft to textiles — and how to choose quality over clutter.
CultureWhat Is Zanzibar Famous For?
Spices, Stone Town, Indian Ocean trade routes and Swahili culture — what Zanzibar is known for, and what that means when you are choosing a gift.
SpiceWhat Spices Is Zanzibar Famous For?
Cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper, turmeric and vanilla — the spices Zanzibar is known for and how to cook with each one.
Questions
Good To Know
- Is everything really made to order?
- Yes. Your wooden box is prepared in Zanzibar after your order is placed, then personalised, filled, checked and wrapped before it ships.
- How long does a gift take?
- Crafting takes up to seven days as standard, three to four days with Priority and 24–48 hours with Express. Crafting time is separate from international shipping transit time.
- Where do you deliver?
- Worldwide, using available tracked shipping services. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your destination, package weight, dimensions and the service selected.
- Can I add a name or a message?
- Yes — engraving, a handwritten message, a luxury greeting card and corporate logo engraving are all available.
Send A Piece Of Zanzibar
Choose a collection, add your personalisation and we will prepare your gift on the island.