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Savor the Culture: Interactive Cooking Adventure in Tanzania!
Joined 2021
Food is life in Tanzania. But this isn’t just a food tour of the city. The day kicks off with a cooking class where we’ll be learning how to make mandazi (sweet doughnuts), Chapati and cook ugali (a staple food in Tanzania). Whilst you’re honing your new craft I’ll tell you all about the culinary specialities of Tanzania, and what the locals eat on pretty much a daily basis. Then it comes to eating!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Goba
Nikuyai neighborhood
You have the option to take a taxi or an Uber to get here, but if you prefer, I can come and pick you up from your hotel to ensure you don't get lost.
Home sweet home
Once you step foot in our beautiful country, you become an honorary local. It'll feel as if you've reunited with a long-lost friend. I'm here to make your experience feel warm, welcoming, and familiar. You'll find me easy to talk to, and together, we'll have a lot of fun exploring the depths of our culture. While my English may not be perfect, it's more than enough for you to understand and learn about our rich traditions and heritage. Trust me, we'll make unforgettable
Market stall
No big markets nearby, just local vendors. You can join me as we explore these vendors together or take some time to relax while I show you around. It's your choice, and I'll make sure we have a great time either way!
Cooking
Our local food may seem familiar or you may have encountered similar flavors elsewhere. But, trust me, our unique recipes and cooking techniques will delight your taste buds in unexpected ways! Don't miss out on the opportunity to try our dishes and discover a whole new world of flavors. Give it a shot and let our local cuisine surprise you with its deliciousness!
Eating
Whilst you’re honing your new craft, I will tell you all about the culinary specialties of Tanzania and what the locals eat on a daily basis. Then it comes to eating! There are some certain customs to observe if you want to blend in and avoid offence. Did you know you should never smell your food here? And there is an art to eating ugali with only your right hand!
Farewell
As you learn the art of cooking Tanzanian food, you'll also gain insights into local customs. When you leave, you won't just have culinary skills – you'll take with you a deeper understanding of Tanzanian culture. Get ready to savor the flavors and embrace the traditions that make this experience truly enriching!
Ending Point
Goba
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
Cooking materials, groceries
Transport, alcohol
Tour Important Information
There are some certain customs to observe if you want to blend in and avoid offence. Did you show you should never smell your food here? And there is an art to eating ugali with only your right hand!
Important message from the supplier
I can work on sunday at evenings
I can guide you in anywhere in Tanzania if you let me know in advance
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.
I’m Tanzanian through and through, with a misplaced affinity for cheesy romance movies (who doesn’t love Titanic!) and Country and Western music (something my friends are forever teasing me about). The first thing you’ll notice about me is that I love meeting new people and making them smile. The second is that I have a deep passion for and knowledge of my home country.
If you’re setting foot in Africa for the first time, Tanzania can seem bewildering, daunting, and exotic. But I’m here to settle you in and give you insider knowledge about our language, customs and beliefs. How do you eat ugali with one hand? Everyone learns ‘jambo’ as a greeting, but what words do Tanzanians really use? What do local people do when they believe their personal ‘star’ is no longer shining? Kevin, can you teach me how to moonwalk? (why yes!)
You’ll have me on hand to help and advise you before, throughout, and even after your tour – perhaps you’ll even join me on another one of my experiences! After booking your place on my tour, you’ll receive some personal pre-travel advice on Tanzanian etiquette, and a little on the language – starting with; ‘how on earth do you pronounce Ngorongoro?’
A few things you should know about the people of Tanzania: we love to smile, laugh, sing, dance, and have fun (any excuse!) We wear our hearts on our sleeves and form friendships quickly and naturally. In fact, in my native language, Kiswahili, the word ‘mgeni’ meaning ‘foreigner’, is the same as the word for ‘guest’. Here you are not a tourist but a new companion, and that is the feeling I want you to experience as your personal host. Karibu nyumbani! Tanzania welcomes you home!
Reviews
“Birthday gift”
we ordered a dance class for our friend's birthday. Kevin and zagotora came to our hotel and we had a wonderful experience with dance and music
Kevin A.
Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that. Hope will meet again next time.
$40/ per person
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