• Njoro - Discover the genuine essence of Tanzanian culture by visiting the home of local residents Shida, Marissa, and William. Start your adventure at a lively market where they will introduce you to fresh local produce, including vibrant fruits, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. As you wander through the stalls, your hosts will provide insights into traditional ingredients and their significance in Tanzanian cuisine, stopping at preferred vendors to gather ingredients for your cooking class.

Next, enjoy a leisurely walk or tuk-tuk ride to Shida’s home, approximately 20 minutes away, where you will participate in a hands-on, one-hour cooking class. Learn to create fresh coconut milk the traditional way using a buzi, a small wooden seat with a grinder to shave coconut meat. This coconut milk serves as the base for vegetable and stew dishes. Then, master the skill of making ugali, a staple cornmeal dish served with sautéed vegetables. Preparing ugali is straightforward yet requires effort—a true art, and Shida is proud to share this family favorite.

This immersive experience is essential when visiting Mount Kilimanjaro, offering an unforgettable exploration of Tanzanian flavors and hospitality.

• Private transportation
• Complimentary transfers for city hotels (additional cost for airport/airport hotel transfers)
• Private market visit and cooking class with host Marissa
• Vegetarian and halal meal options available on request
• Alcoholic beverages included

• Uji with tamarind and black pepper - or Fried bananas and cassava with pili pili (hot) sauce
• Ugali with beef stew or vegetable soup or Mtori (banana stew)
• Fresh fruit
• Kahawa and Kashata (coffee and peanut brittle)
• Local brew - (made from fermented bananas and grains…if you’re a Kombucha fan, you’ll love it!)

Embark on a journey to a local market with your guide to discover fresh produce grown nearby. Get to know the core ingredients of Tanzanian food before taking a quick 20-minute tuk tuk ride to the home of your hosts. You’ll be received by Marissa, William, and his mother Shida, a welcoming family who invite you into their humble mud house for a heartwarming cultural and gastronomic experience.

Join Shida in grating coconuts for freshly made coconut milk and in preparing Ugali, a staple cornmeal dish of the region. Savor the food you’ve helped prepare, sharing a communal meal outdoors with the whole family. Eating Ugali involves taking a piece with your hand, rolling it into a ball, and using it to scoop up vegetables or stew. Some other dishes you might have the chance to taste include Uji (a millet and peanut porridge), beef and green banana stew, and rice complemented by spiced beans. All meals are cooked using coconut milk and slow-cooked over a wooden fire, rendering them a unique and mouthwatering taste! Cap off your experience by indulging in peanut brittle and sampling Shida’s local brew alongside your new friends and family.

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