Private Local Market Tour in Tengeru
Description
You'll have a unique chance to explore everyday life in the community with a local guide, while proceeds support orphaned and vulnerable children. You'll learn a bit about our work and model, then get prepared to go to the market, or sokoine. The market is vibrant and intense, and you'll want to make sure valuables are left at home or in a safe place. You'll see vendors selling stunning Tanzanian fabrics, used and new clothes and shoes, artwork, and all types of food staples. Don't miss this chance!
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You'll learn all about TST's work empowering the local community, especially keeping orphaned and vulnerable children in families and caring for them when that isn't possible.
A market visit is a great chance to stretch your legs and learn about how people live on a daily basis. You should go for the experience and not specifically to buy. The market is noisy and can be overwhelming, but exciting and shows how families really live. You'll also learn about TST's work empowering the local community, and throughout the day, I will teach you about the Meru tribal culture and history. You can also add on a Tanzanian lunch at our site for $10 extra per person.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
I was in this market with my girlfriend on a holiday in Tanzania. We toured the banquets with a local guide who accompanied us throughout the journey. Here you can find many products: from clothing to food passing through household items. Unravelling among the various sellers is very interesting and particular. Cooked fish, fruit, meat and legumes are on sale. We tasted fresh bananas that we found very good, much more consistent than those eaten elsewhere and very tasty. An authentic and very curious experience.
Grazie per la tua recensione! Siamo felici che tu abbia vissuto un’esperienza autentica e apprezzato il mercato locale—soprattutto le banane
I had a great day with Reuben at the local market, waterfalls, and at "The Small Things" office in Usa River region. It was a great way of combining support for local communities and tourism. The market is absolutely a must, and in my opinion best to go with a local, not because it is not safe, but because you can be offered everything at every corner so it could be a bit overwhelming without a local speaking swahili. This was one of the best experiences during my holiday and Reuben was great because he really knew where to find what i wanted, and also at a "local" price. The waterfall tour was also great, we walked through the "banana village" (loads of banana trees) to reach the falls and it was really fantastic and not too hard for those that don't like to walk too much. Everything was great, Reuben was always on time, always responding quickly to my requests on whatsapp, the guides he hired very professional, food served great. overall a fantastic experience (again, don't miss the market, i got a tailor made shirt with african textiles, was amazing to see the tailor in action) After the market we visited The Small Things office and its school/dormitories. It is a great organization with a very unique goal of returning kids to their families, so they see residential care as a temporary solution which i found very interesting. There is a lot more that they do so I encourage you to check on their website or - better - spend a day with Reuben who will explain very well and also engage you in their mission. Thanks a lot to The Small Things and Reuben for the great day and for helping their communities with the revenues from the tours!
