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Mwenge Craft Market Tour — Meet Local Artisans & Woodcarvers in Dar es Salaam
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Joined 2021
Join me on an exciting adventure to the Mwenge Carvers Market! You'll meet over 200 talented artists showcasing incredible traditional African sculptures and crafts. Get ready to be amazed by the colorful paintings and intricate carvings that tell the vibrant story of African culture!
As we explore, you can chat with the artists and maybe even pick up some cool art tips. It’ll be a fun day filled with laughter, cultural vibes, and awesome souvenirs to remember our time together!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Mwenge
- No worries, I'll race you there and snap a quick selfie just to make sure you can't miss me!
Marvel at Awesome African Art
Watch as talented artists craft traditional African sculptures and crafts right before your eyes. It's like magic!
Colorful Carvings and Paintings
Check out the cool and colorful carvings and paintings that tell exciting stories about African culture. Each piece is a treasure trove of tales!
Meet the Artists
Chat with over 200 amazing artists, see how they create their art, and maybe even learn a trick or two. They're like real-life magician creators!
Happy Souvenir Hunting
Shop for happy and unique souvenirs crafted with love. Each piece is a special reminder of your awesome adventure into the heart of African art. Let the fun shopping spree begin! Haggling is part of the experience at Mwenge Carvers Market and a sense of humour is required. You are expected to take part and eventually settle on a reasonable amount. The vendors are not wealthy and have families to support, if you approach the negotiation with fairness and respect in mind you will have a better experience.
Ending Point
Mwenge
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation
Shopping
Tour Important Information
*This tour is wheelchair accessible.
*Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
*Photography is encouraged, but please be respectful of local customs.
*Only cash payment is accepted.
Important message from the supplier
Welcome! If you don't see your preferred date or time available, just send me a message. I'll do my best to make it work. I'm happy to customize my tours based on your interests, so don't hesitate to ask. Looking forward to showing you the real Dar es Salaam!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Kevin A.
Hey! I'm Kevin Angelo, born and raised in Dar es Salaam. I love showing people the city I grew up in ... the markets, the crafts, and the everyday life that makes Dar special.
My tours are fun, relaxed, and full of stories. I’ll show you the spots locals love, share some laughs, and make sure you get a real taste of the city.
Come hang out with me and see Dar through local eyes!
Reviews
Véronique H.
“Very nice and interesting”
I had the opportunity to meet some people who with interaction in Swahili language. Kevin helped me for understanding and translation. This tour is very fine for tourists who already know a few Swahili words, then want to learn more.
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Kevin A.
Asante sana! I really enjoyed spending time with you and practicing Swahili together. Keep using your Swahili, and next time we'll chat with even more locals. Karibu tena!
Shawn M.
“Half day around Dar es Salaam”
My wife and I had a great time going from site to site in Dar es Salaam with Kevin. Kevin was a great guide and I am very happy we chose a guide to show us around. We were able to take in a lot more of the city than if we tried to explore on our own.
Kevin A.
Dar can move fast, but I think we kept up pretty well. Thanks for trusting me to show you around.. it was a great day.
Terri G.
“Wonderful time in Dar es salaam”
Kevin A was an awesome guide! It was full immersion of city culture. We truly enjoyed his tour and the information Kevin provided. He was well informed and very very nice!
Kevin A.
Thank you so much, Terri! You and your husband were such a delight to spend time with—truly wonderful people. I really enjoyed our time together, and I’m so glad I could share those moments with you both. You’re always welcome back anytime for more laughs and good vibes!
$35/ per person
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Swahili in the Streets: Learn, Laugh & Speak Like a Local
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Mwenge wood carving is one of the amaizing places in Dar es Salaam and we are going to see the adorable Tinga Tinga paintings and also see the talent of Makonde art. Whatelse we can find there are goods from fabric to bracelets, necklaces,, sandals and other more drawings. You might be convinced to buy the arts stuffs so you will have to buy the stuffs, you have to learn how to bargain, don't worry you will learn some of Kiswahili words and somehow get to business, haha it's going to be fun.
Amazing Woodcarvings
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