Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour

Arusha Shanga River House Shopping Tour is a 2 to 3-hour guilt-free shopping trip with lunch at the Shanga River House Restaurant in Arusha. Shanga River House is a for-profit organization that teaches and supports local disabled people who make beautiful souvenirs, ranging from glass jewelry [a great way to recycle] to fabric products like elephant pillows and bags.

They also partner with other local designers/ organizations that help the local community and wildlife. Shanga River House workshops and shop are open 7 days a week from 0930 Hours to 1630 hours. This Arusha Day Tour includes Shanga’s art workshop areas, where you get to meet some of the artisans behind the glassware, beads, paintings, and fabrics for sale in the store.

As you wind your way through Shanga, you will marvel at beautiful decor, such as walls of recycled wine bottles that magnify the warm light and make a lovely sound when gently moved. Shanga employs people to make beaded jewelry and cloth from recycled materials. They have stuffed elephants made from men’s shirts. You will be tempted to buy stuff for your family.

All done by 42 disabled Tanzanian tribes who never had a chance to work before. After the tour, you will visit the River House restaurant on its grounds, which offers delicious lunches and coffee in a serene, breathtaking setting.

Shanga & Arusha Heritage Day Tour Detailed Itinerary 

0900 Hours – Pickup & Introduction: Start with a pickup from your Arusha hotel. A brief orientation on Tanzanian art and the day’s agenda
0930 Hours- Cultural Heritage Centre: Begin with a visit to this massive complex, home to one of the largest collections of African art, jewelry, and Tanzanite. View local art and traditional sculptures
1130 Hours – Shanga & Shanga Foundation Workshop & Tour: Arrive at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Take a guided workshop tour to see how over 50 Tanzanians with disabilities recycle glass, paper, and aluminum into high-quality products
1230 Hours – Interactive Artisan Activity: Participate in a workshop activity or sign language lesson with the creators
1300 Hours – Lunch at River House/Coffee Lodge: Enjoy a fresh lunch at the Shanga cafe or the nearby Arusha Coffee Lodge, featuring local ingredients
1430 Hours – Shanga Shop Shopping: Shop for unique, handmade jewellery, homewares, and crafts produced in the workshops, with proceeds supporting the Foundation
1530 Hours – Optional City Sightseeing: Visit the Arusha Declaration Museum or the nearby Maasai Market for further souvenirs and history
1630 Hours – Return Transfer: End of tour with transfer back to your accommodation

Arusha Shanga River House Shopping Tour is a 2 to 3-hour guilt-free shopping trip with lunch at the Shanga River House Restaurant in Arusha.

Shanga River House is a for-profit organization that teaches and supports local disabled people who make beautiful souvenirs, ranging from glass jewelry [a great way to recycle] to fabric products like elephant pillows and bags.

They also partner with other local designers/ organizations that help the local community and wildlife. Shanga River House workshops and shop are open 7 days a week from 0930 Hours to 1630 hours.

Shanga is simply amazing. People with disabilities, some of whom might otherwise be discarded or ignored by society, are empowered through art, creating beautiful works on-site using recycled materials.

Trash is a big problem in Tanzania; people burn it, and there is plenty along the side of the road, so being able to channel that trash into beautiful merchandise goes a long way in keeping this beautiful country clean.

This Arusha day tour includes Shanga’s art workshop areas, where you get to meet some of the artisans behind the glassware, beads, paintings, and fabrics for sale in the store.

As you wind your way through Shanga, you will marvel at beautiful decor, such as walls of recycled wine bottles that magnify the warm light and make a lovely noise when gently moved.

Shanga employs people to make beaded jewelry and cloth from recycled materials. They have stuffed elephants made from men’s shirts. You will be tempted to buy stuff for your family. There is so much talent, pride, and focus in the artists at Shanga, and it is fun to watch them work.

All done by 42 disabled Tanzanian tribes who never had a chance to work before. After the tour, you will visit River House restaurant on its grounds, which offers delicious lunches and coffee in a serene, breathtaking setting.

It was well worth the trip and an enchanting place to spend the day.

Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour Rates Include

✓ Lunch
✓ Price per person
✓ Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and drop-off at your hotel
✓ Free tour of the Shanga workshop to see the crafts being made
✓ Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages

Notes

* Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour departs on request

Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour Rates Do Not Include

* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of 1 person required
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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