Cool Runnings

About

On Zanzibar, Cool Runnings is a local business. The restaurant sits in Jambiani, specifically at Jambiani Village (Kibigija), Tanzania, placing it within a village on the island's east coast rather than in Stone Town or the northern resort strip.

First-time visitors should expect a relaxed village restaurant serving meals in a setting that reflects daily life in Jambiani rather than a hotel dining room. A score of 4.5 out of 5 from 34 reviews reflects strong feedback for a restaurant of this size, and the listing carries 5 photos of the premises.

Reaching the venue from the main resorts and towns on Zanzibar is practical because dalla-dalla minibuses and boda-boda motorcycle taxis are common across the island, and traffic drives on the left. The address places it within Jambiani Village (Kibigija), so visitors travelling from Paje or Stone Town have a clear reference point on arrival.

Both islands are low coral islands surrounded by reefs, with mangrove forests along parts of the coast. Islam is the religion of the large majority, and Ramadan, Eid and Friday prayers shape the weekly rhythm. The coolest, driest months are June to October, when the kusi wind blows from the southeast.