What to Buy in Tanzania

Tanzania has a good selection of traditional local crafts. These are available from craft shops in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and other major towns.

There are also a number of craft centres and artists' cooperatives where prices are very reasonable.

Singida baskets can be purchased directly from the villages surrounding Singida, or from craft shops. Gogo woodcarving, including vibuya (carved gouds) and kangas (traditional African sarong-like garments) are amongst some of the traditional items available for purchase.

The mbuzi is a device used for shredding coconut. It is a small wooden stool with a metal piece and is available at markets throughout the country. If you intend cooking dishes at home that you have eaten along the Tanzanian coast, you may find this a useful acquisition.

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