Arusha: Local Market Tour and Cooking Class with Pickup
ID: GYG1067021-1639167
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore a local market in Arusha and learn to cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with a local chef. Enjoy a delicious meal of the dishes you’ve prepared.
Begin your experience with a pickup from your hotel near Arusha city center. Head to a local central food market, where you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover the fresh ingredients that make up Tanzanian cuisine.
Spend 30-50 minutes exploring the market, taking photos, and interacting with local vendors. See a variety of ingredients, including dry foods, meats, fruits, and more.
Next, head to a cooking class session that lasts 1-3 hours. Join an experienced local chef who will guide you step by step in preparing a full plate of traditional Tanzanian dishes. Cook 3 common foods: plantain banana, chapati, ugali, and vegetables. For those who enjoy meat, there’s an option for stewed or barbecued dishes.
After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared. If there’s time and food remaining, pack some to take back to your hotel for another meal. Finally, return to your hotel, concluding your authentic Tanzanian culinary experience.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a local market in Arusha
- Learn to cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with a local chef
- Discover the secrets of Tanzanian cuisine and its unique flavors
- Enjoy a delicious meal of the dishes you’ve prepared with your group
- Take home the recipes and skills to recreate the dishes at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The cooking class will last between 1 to 3 hours.
You will have the opportunity to interact with local people at the market.
You can take photos during the tour.
We will pick our guests at their hotels in Arusha town
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to local central food market
- Cooking class with local chef
- Ingredients for cooking
- Meal of cooked dishes
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Tips (optional but recommended)
- Accommodations
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
