Arusha Food Tour:
The Arusha food tour is a professionally guided tour of the local food and beverage scene and may include hands-on workshops. Food tours can be a great way to get a taste for local ingredients and artisan products as well as to learn the history and culture of Arusha people, particularly with respect to how it influenced the development of the cuisine.
The nature and duration of the tour will vary. They are typically conducted in groups, though private or small group tours may also be available. Common examples are a walking tour of the restaurants and shops in a particular neighborhood or a bus tour of a city’s ethnic neighborhoods City or country tours may also be conducted by bicycle, Segway, or private car service!
Often food tours will cost between $20-70 per person, depending with the group size, what is included and duration of the tour. Longer tours or tours with additional amenities may cost more!
Local food Cooking Class in Arusha Community:
Learn about Tanzania’s traditional food culture during this market-to-table, half or full-day cooking workshop in Arusha. Decide on a menu and shop for ingredients in local food stalls, and get an in-depth introduction to Tanzanian dishes and utensils. Then, prepare and enjoy your meal on a reed mat under the leafy shade of banana trees. Hotel transfers are included.
- #1. A half or full-day Tanzanian cooking workshop in Arusha, with hotel transfers.
- #2. Get an insider’s introduction to the region’s culinary culture.
- #3. Learn how to shop for ingredients and prepare a fresh meal from scratch
#4. Top off your lunch with a relaxing walk around the neighborhood
Lifted Strong Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class
With the guidance of the Mama’s you will learn how to make local dishes and discover the unique flavors of Tanzanian cooking whilst learning about the extraordinary work that Lifted Strong do for women in their community. As part of this class you will help to prepare the produce using traditional techniques and also learn their Swahili names from the Mama’s.
Then you will be taught how to make up each dish and cook it in the outdoor kitchen here at Lifted Strong. Whilst waiting for the food to cook, learn about the lives of the Mama’s as well as how Lifted Strong has helped them start their own businesses.
Also be prepared to join in with a song and dance as the Mama’s love to boogie! We can cater for vegetarians and vegans but please let us know in advance of the class. We don’t provide drinks so please bring your own beverages to enjoy with your food. Our weekly Thursday class starts at 2:30pm, and let us know if you would like to be met on the road.
Included
- All of the produce will be provided to make the dishes but please bring any drinks you wish to have over the course of the afternoon.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Meeting Point
Lifted strong is set back from the main Ngaramtoni Road – Near CRDB BANK, visitors can arrange to be met on the road or if they are using a taxi then they can be dropped off at Lifted Strong. You can also find the location through Google Maps.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Not wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Guides required to regularly wash hands. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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