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3 Days Cultural Immersion: Cook Swahili, Herbal Medicine, Bao

Location Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
$185.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Accommodation, traditional meals, and a variety of cultural activities included!

Non-touristy: Spend your days with locals and experience the real Tanzania.

Kanga Homestay offers unfiltered homestay experiences.

Some homestays have simple facilities. We offer Village Stays and Comfort Stays.

Minimum Stay: 2 Nights / 3 Days

Included Activities at Kalimaji:
● Cooking Local Dishes
● School Visit
● Playing Bao
● Watching Cows Being Milked
● Church Service (Sunday AM)

Excluded Options on-site (if available)
● Mandazi Workshop at Local Bakery
● Sisal Weaving / Rope Making
● Herbal Medicine Tour
● Tailoring Workshops
● Tailored custom-made products (Bag, Bracelet, Hairbands, Fabric Case)

The selected booking date is the check-in date.

Check-in after 2:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

Guests can reschedule for free up to 10 days before their stay (once only), with new dates within 2 months, subject to availability.
2 Nights / 3 Days
Duration: 3 days
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 days

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Activities (Cooking Local Dishes, School Visit, Playing Bao, Church Service with the Host and more)
  • Accommodation (one double room available)
  • All meals during your stay are included; Breakfast (not on day of arrival); Lunch (not on day of departure); Dinner (not on day of departure)
  • Tailored custom-made products (Bag, Bracelet, Hairbands, Fabric Case), 5,000 to 15 000 TZS piece
  • Tailoring Workshops, 1 h, 15 000 TZS p.p.
  • Herbal Medicine Tour, 1h, 15,000 TZS p.p.
  • Sisal Weaving / Rope Making, 1 h, 5,000 TZS p.p.
  • Mandazi Workshop at Local Bakery, 30,000 TZS p.p
  • Transfers from or to Arusha City Center / JRO Airport / ARK Airport are available on request after booking.

Meeting point
After your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you detailed information about the meeting point, contact details, and more. Please make sure that you're reachable via mobile, preferably WhatsApp, for easy communication. Transfers from Arusha city center, ARK or JRO airport are available on request.
Return details
After your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you detailed information about the meeting point, contact details, and more. Please make sure that you're reachable via mobile, preferably WhatsApp, for easy communication. Transfers from Arusha city center, ARK or JRO airport are available on request.

Welcome to Kalimaji Village Stay, a hidden gem near Arusha that offers a rare glimpse into daily life with a modern Maasai family. Host Neema, a creative young woman, loves sharing her skills and may teach you traditional tailoring using a foot-operated sewing machine. Her sister Priska adds energy, mother Lea prepares herbal chai, and their father represents the local community. Evenings are filled with conversation, music and Swahili songs at the table. You stay in a cosy private room surrounded by flowers and lush plants. Meals and hot water are prepared over an open fire in the kitchen hut. A separate building hosts community events and women's groups. One highlight is the Mandazi Workshop at a nearby bakery where you learn to make these soft Swahili doughnuts and enjoy them fresh or as a snack. This peaceful homestay invites you to connect with Tanzanian life beyond the usual tourist path.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • How it works?
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    3 Days Cultural Immersion: Cook Swahili, Herbal Medicine, Bao

    Location Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
    $185.60
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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