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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Learn Swahili and Shopping at Kariakoo
Guru:
Kevin
Registered on July 19, 2021
I’m Kevin Angelo I’m Tanzanian through and through, with a misplaced affinity for cheesy romance movies (who doesn’t love Titanic!) and Country and Western music (something my friends are forever teasing me about). The first thing you’ll notice about me is that I love meeting new people and making them smile. The second is that I have a deep passion for and knowledge of my home country. You’ll have me on hand to help and advise you before, throughout, and even after your tour. After booking your place on my tour, you’ll receive some personal pre-travel advice on Tanzanian etiquette, and a little on the language – starting with; ‘how on earth do you pronounce Ngorongoro?’ A few things you should know about the people of Tanzania: we love to smile, laugh, sing, dance, and have fun (any excuse!) We wear our hearts on our sleeves and form friendships quickly and naturally. In fact, in my native language, Kiswahili, the word ‘mgeni’ meaning ‘foreigner’, is the same as the word for ‘guest’. Here you are not a tourist but a new companion, and that is the feeling I want you to experience as your personal host. Karibu nyumbani! Tanzania welcomes you home!
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Tour description
They say the best way to learn a language is just to start speaking it. This combined experience will have you conversing with the locals by the afternoon -guaranteed!
We’ll start the day by introducing you to the beautifully phonic and melodic language of Kiswahili.
I’ll teach you some of the origins of the language – and some words you probably already know, even if you’re not aware! This isn’t just guidebook Swahili, we’ll cut straight to the words and greetings most commonly use, focussing on how to order food and buy goods. Then, once you’re confident with some key phrases, we’ll head out to the most bustling market area in Dar: Kariakoo market.
Here you’re going to knock the socks off the stallholders by conversing with them in perfect Swahili – I dare you!
Don’t worry, I’ll be right by your side throughout. Expect laughter, amusement, and music as we fill up your toolkit with introductory Swahili.
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:57PG+773, Livingstone St, Dar es Sala...57PG+773, Livingstone St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
I'll be waiting you right in front of Kfc restaurant
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1Outside visitKFC Restaurant
Don't worry I will get there before you and I will send you my photo right away, you will not have trouble recognizing me. I'll probably see you first. We will start heading to Msimbazi center as I keep teaching you some Swahili words that you will not forget easily, start with a greetings, introducing yourself and talk to the local people that we meet.
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2Free admissionMsimbazi Street
From here you will start to see those people you haven't seen since you came to Tanzania in one place, everyone is selling something and others buy. Enough noise to bother your ears, everyone will want you to look at their business, its amazing when they sing to make you buy their products.
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3Free admissionFruits point
One of the favorite parts is this, if you are a good fruits eater then this is the place. Fresh fruits from the field, but there is one rule, it is important to eat here and not to carry. I'm kidding but it's good to eat at this spot trust me 😋
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4Free admissionMtaa wa Congo
This area is a true meaning of Africa, nobody mind a space just mind your things. You might find yourself you lost everything in your pocket 😂, jusk kidding but trust me this is a market center. It feels like a different world, everyone's here.
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5Free admissionKarume Sokoni
The only place you can find any cheap shoe is here, all the brand's shoes are arranged in a small table. You'll be Amazed those shoes ain't new but everyone's fighting for them. We will go out and pass by the coffee bars that only men drink while talking about sports, politics and so on.
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6Outside visitFarewell
After so much noises that disturbed your ears now you can relax and chill waiting for your transport to go back to your accommodation whil we look at the suite that hanging on the wall for selling.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Nicolas
03 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Aug 2023
I felt we went beyond a guide-client conversation while walking with Kevin in the Kariakoo market. Also practicing swahili basics during the tour it’s the greatest way of getting involved in the Dar atmosphere.
Yolanda
10 Dec 2022
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Dec 2022
Very trustworthy and protective of us. He was very professional
Jamila
18 Sep 2021
Verified booking
Travelled in group -
Sep 2021
Kevin was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. He took us throughout the market, helped us communicate, and was responsive to every need or question we had. Kevin is easy to talk to and fun to engage with. I highly recommend!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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