About this experience
Step beyond the typical tourist experience and discover the authentic heartbeat of Dar es Salaam. After a convenient hotel pickup, choose how you'd like to explore ride like a local on a public bus or enjoy a guided walking tour through the city's lively streets.
You will discover and experience a Tanzanian Swahili Neighborhood, get a chance to experience local shopping and Swahili cuisine cooking while learning about traditional ways of life.
As part of this experience you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn how to make a Swahili dish, you will afterwards enjoy the meal you have taken part cooking.
You will rest, then Experience Traditional Drumming and Dancing Workshop.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
What is included
- Experience Local Shopping on a real Tanzanian Swahili neighbourhood
- Swahili Meal Cuisine Cooking Experience
- Traditional Dance
Not included
- Private transportation
Itinerary and highlights
You will experience local shopping in the Swahili street. Swahili meal cooking experience in an Open kitchen . Then an Outdoor dining after the meal Cooking experience. Enjoy a Swahili Cuisine Meal. After the meal break, you will experience Traditional Drumming and Dancing Workshop.
You can camp under the moon or stay in one of our En-suite accommodation with free wireless internet around the center.
For those that will book accommodation or camp under the moon will have free wireless internet, bon fire, evening meal, cow milking, a walk or jogging experience to the Nearby Indian ocean.
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Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is at the Taxi Rank. between the police station and Ferry ticket office.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shine Africa Cultural experiences
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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