Arusha: Arts, Culture, and Coffee Guided Tour with Lunch

Discover Arusha’s cultural, artistic, and culinary highlights on a guided tour. Visit Shanga, explore the Cultural Heritage Centre, enjoy a local lunch, and experience a coffee farm tour.
Spend a meaningful day exploring Arusha’s most inspiring cultural, artistic, and culinary highlights. Visit Shanga, a beloved social enterprise supporting artisans with disabilities; discover African art treasures at the Cultural Heritage Centre; enjoy an authentic local Tanzanian lunch at Uzunguni Carnival; and end your tour at Baraka Coffee Farm, where you’ll experience culture, storytelling, and a hands-on coffee adventure.

This tour is perfect for travelers who enjoy culture, creativity, ethical tourism, and delicious local flavors — all in one relaxed and enriching experience.

️ Full Itinerary (10 Hours)
1️⃣ Shanga Workshop Experience (Creativity & Social Impact)

Your guide picks you up from your hotel and heads to the beautiful grounds of Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge — home of Shanga.
Here you’ll enjoy a guided tour through:

Glass-blowing studios

Weaving, sewing & bead-making workshops

Tinga Tinga painting & metalwork

A boutique filled with handcrafted souvenirs

Learn how recycled materials become beautiful art pieces while supporting an empowering social enterprise.

2️⃣ Cultural Heritage Centre (Art, History & Shopping)

Next, visit Arusha’s famous Cultural Heritage Centre, home to:

Sculptures, carvings & traditional artifacts

A gallery showcasing East African tribal art

High-quality craft shops

Optional Tanzanite gallery visit

A perfect stop for art lovers and curious travelers.

3️⃣ Local Lunch at Uzunguni Carnival

Enjoy a hearty Tanzanian lunch at one of Arusha’s favorite local spots.
Typical dishes include:

Grilled chicken, beef, or vegetarian options

Ugali, rice pilau, or chips masala

Fresh salads & seasonal vegetables

Fresh juice or soda

This is a flavorful, authentic “local lunch” experience.

4️⃣ Coffee & Cultural Experience at Baraka Coffee Farm

End your day in the quiet outskirts of Arusha at Baraka Coffee Farm, where you’ll enjoy:

A guided farm walk

Coffee picking experience (seasonal)

Roasting demonstration using traditional methods

A fresh cup of organic farm coffee

Cultural storytelling about Chagga traditions, farming life & local customs

This is an intimate and relaxing experience surrounded by greenery and fresh mountain air.

Return to Your Hotel Around 16:00–17:00

Relax as your guide transfers you back to your accommodation after a full and enriching day.

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