Private Local Market Tour in Tengeru

5.0 (2 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You'll have a unique chance to explore everyday life in the community with a local guide, while proceeds support orphaned and vulnerable children. You'll learn a bit about our work and model, then get prepared to go to the market, or sokoine. The market is vibrant and intense, and you'll want to make sure valuables are left at home or in a safe place. You'll see vendors selling stunning Tanzanian fabrics, used and new clothes and shoes, artwork, and all types of food staples. Don't miss this chance!

Options

Visiting Local Market Tour in Tengeru
Market tour plus lunch

Tanzanian lunch: Enjoy a local lunch with the TST staff, plus water and soda.

What's included

  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    You'll learn all about TST's work empowering the local community, especially keeping orphaned and vulnerable children in families and caring for them when that isn't possible.
  2. 2h
    A market visit is a great chance to stretch your legs and learn about how people live on a daily basis. You should go for the experience and not specifically to buy. The market is noisy and can be overwhelming, but exciting and shows how families really live. You'll also learn about TST's work empowering the local community, and throughout the day, I will teach you about the Meru tribal culture and history. You can also add on a Tanzanian lunch at our site for $10 extra per person.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you prefer to skip the visit to The Small Things, we can meet directly at the marketplace.

Meeting point

From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two
Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. About 50m on, you will see a sign for "The Small Things Pickup Point

Meeting point

If you have a 4x4 vehicle: From the Arusha-Moshi highway, you will turn up a paved road at Kilala - look for signs for Two Mountain Lodge and Kahawa. Go to the end of the paved road, then turn right at Nkoaranga Hospital. You'll see a sign for Happy Family Children's Village and paving after ~2km

End point

Tengeru market

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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