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.