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A Day in Usambara’s Kitchen: A Culinary & Cultural Experience
Experience the heart of Tanzanian cuisine and culture with a hands-on Usambara cooking class. This unique experience takes you through local markets, traditional cooking methods, and delicious homemade meals, offering an authentic taste of life in the Usambara Mountains.
Included and Excluded
- Market & farm visit
- Cooking session with local chefs
- All ingredients and cooking equipment
- Traditional lunch & refreshments
- Local tea & coffee tasting
- Knowledgeable guide
- Transport to/from Lushoto (can be arranged at extra cost)
- Extra drinks & snacks outside the provided meal
- Personal purchases at the market
- Tips for guides & cooks (optional but appreciated)
Highlights of the Tour
- Market & Farm Visit – Select fresh ingredients from a local market and visit a farm to see where produce is grown.
- Traditional Cooking Class – Learn to prepare authentic Tanzanian dishes using local spices and cooking techniques.
- Home-Cooked Meal – Enjoy the meal you prepare, featuring ugali, mchicha, nyama choma, and more.
- Tea & Coffee Tasting – Try locally grown Usambara coffee and traditional spiced tea.
- Cultural Exchange – Cook alongside local chefs and families, learning about their daily life and traditions.
- Support Local Communities – Your participation helps empower local women and promotes sustainable tourism.
Explore Lushoto Market and pick fresh vegetables, spices, and local ingredients.
Visit a nearby farm to see how food is grown and harvested.
Learn how to prepare Ugali, a Tanzanian staple.
Cook Mchicha (local spinach) with coconut and spices.
Grill Nyama Choma (grilled meat) over an open flame.
Make Ndizi Kaanga (fried bananas) for a sweet and savory side dish.
Sit together and enjoy the meal you prepared.
Learn about Tanzanian food traditions and family life.
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