Visiting Shanga

Shanga is a FREE visitor destination and is open for tours and activities from 9am to 4:30pm, every day of the year. Visitors are welcome to stop by anytime, and advanced bookings can be made for larger groups and tailored experiences. For bookings please contact admin@shanga.org.

A visit to Shanga can include your choice of workshop tours, activities, information sessions and shopping. Speak with our guides on arrival or see below for our recommendations on how best to spend your time at Shanga.

Shanga can be experienced as its own destination, or combined with a meal at one of Arusha Coffee Lodge’s dining venues.

Workshop Activities

When visiting Shanga, you can tailor your own experience with our flexible tour and activity options. Speak with one of our friendly guides on arrival, or plan ahead for a unique experience that suits your schedule and preferences using the activity time guide below:

10 min   Quick workshop view

20 min   Activity: Make your own necklace

20 min   Shanga shopping

 30 min   Guided workshop tour with 'try' activities including glass blowing

30 min   Swahili Sign language lesson

45 min   Activity: Maasai beading workshop to make your own necklace or bracelet

Shop

The Shanga shop showcases the beautiful handmade products made in our workshop. Take home a unique keepsake that celebrates the best of Swahili style while also supporting a great project. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, 3G Direct Pay, Tanzanian Shillings and USD. We can ship your purchases anywhere in the world, just ask us for details.

Please see our catalogues below for further shopping ideas.