Cooking Class & Local Dance
Step out from your hotel and follow farm paths down to Mhelo, a small village in Irente. The women here have been welcoming visitors for years, and it shows — they'll have ingredients laid out, fires already going, and they'll fold you straight into the cooking. You'll grind, chop, stir and laugh, and when the meal is ready you'll all eat together.
After lunch, sit back and listen as a small group performs traditional Shambaa dances. Join in if you'd like — they always hope you will. A private car transfer to and from the village can be arranged for an additional 30,000 TZS.
| Duration | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Style | Hands-on |
| Pace | Relaxed |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Rates
| COOKING CLASS | 1 Pax | Group of 2–3 | Group of 4–6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 165,000 TZS | 125,000 TZS | 100,000 TZS |
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Cooking class with the village women's group
- Lunch (the meal you help prepare)
- Traditional dance performance
- Drinking water
Not Included
- Optional private car transfer (30,000 TZS supplement)
- Tips and gratuities (always appreciated)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- An apron is unnecessary but tie back long hair
- Camera (please ask permission before photographing the women)
- Sun hat and sunscreen for the walk
- An open appetite
Good to know: Year-round. Allow at least three hours; this is not a tour to rush.
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