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Traditional Pottery Making Class in Arusha

About this experience

This activity allows travelers to have an intimate experience of Tanzania’s tangible cultural heritage. It is an immersive activity that gives you practical insight about traditional pottery-making as you create your own item and benefit from the knowledge of an experienced local master potter.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

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Traditional Pottery Making Class in Arusha
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottle of water
  • Pottery teacher

Not included

  • Tips
  • Private transportation from 30 usd

Itinerary and highlights

This hands-on experience introduces visitors to the art of pottery-making, a heritge craft that has been practiced for centuries by various ethnic groups in Tanzania. You will work alongside a master potter to create an earthenware traditional pot/ chungu or you may design your own item. Clay selection, design and molding/hand-building are some of the elements that you will learn about. Visitors will be gifted a small pot or other item that they will keep as a souvenir of their experience.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • You will stop by tengeru bus stand close to the north face petrol station
  • You will meet with our guide wearing companies uniform with your name on hand

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • NaturalLand Expeditions

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
You will meet with our guide wearing companies uniform with your name on hand
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 6–16; Adult tickets: age 17+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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