Activities With Local Creatives
stories, crafts & traditions

Activities With Local Creatives
stories, crafts & traditions

At our retreat, you don’t just see Tanzania...
you become part of it

In the heart of Iringa, locals invite you to share their stories, crafts, and traditions. Through Dave’s 15 years of trusted connections, we offer complimentary experiences that let you engage deeply with the community.

Here, you’ll create, learn, and collaborate. Support women’s groups, join local performers, and try traditional crafts. Every experience leaves a lasting mark, creating memories you can’t make anywhere else while making a real difference in the lives of the people of Iringa.

Paint & Sip

Discover your creative side with a relaxed painting session guided by local artists known for their diverse styles and warm teaching approach.

Whether you prefer to paint with a soothing tea or a refreshing G & T, everything you need is set up for you; easel, canvas, colours and inspiration.

Maasai Mug Painting

Why limit yourself to a canvas? Work alongside a talented artist from the Maasai community who specialises in hand-painted mugs decorated with traditional Maasai figures and African wildlife.

Create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir with guidance from the artist themselves, a gift far more meaningful than anything you could buy.

Basket Weaving with a Women’s Collective

Meet the extraordinary women of a local non-profit who have transformed their lives through traditional basket weaving. Their beautifully crafted baskets are shipped worldwide (from laundry hampers to stylish home-storage pieces) and now you can learn directly from them.

Enjoy a calming, hands-on session while supporting women’s employment and economic empowerment.

African Jewellery Making

East Africa is known for its bold colour palettes, intricate beadwork, and vibrant symbolism. Join a local female artist and learn to craft your own rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using traditional beadwork techniques.

Create something beautiful and wearable. A forever memory.

Drumming

Feel the rhythm of Iringa with an energetic session taught by a local drumming troupe. Watch, learn, then join in as the beats build around you

This is a great way to make authentic connections and memories. uplifting, powerful, and truly unforgettable.

Traditional Dancing

Immerse yourself in Tanzania’s diverse dance traditions, from the iconic Maasai jumping dance to other local styles celebrated across the region.

Our dancers will teach you the movements, the meaning, and the joy behind each step.

African Maasai ceremony dancing

African Farewell Ceremony

Adding this to your retreat itinerary, welcomes a vibrant celebration bringing together everything you’ve experienced. Expect:

– A wonderful BBQ cooked by our staff

– Live performances from local drumming and dance groups

– Fire-side gatherings beneath the stars

– Acrobatics, music, storytelling, and dancing

– Plenty of chances to join in, or simply relax and enjoy the show

It’s colourful, soulful, and deeply moving. A true African ceremony night. The perfect final memory to take home.

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