About Mwenge Wood Carvers’ Village

The Mwenge Wood Carvers’ Village is a beautiful market with a number of vendors lined up to sell their wooden carvings. The place is very colourful and picturesque. The market offers a great opportunity to purchase pretty souvenirs at low costs as you can bargain a lot. Apart from this, you can see a number of woodcarvers at work which is a satisfying sight. A walk down the Mwenge Wood Carvers’ Village will give you a rich experience as well as a perfect place for some souvenir shopping. Clicking pictures with the colourful wooden carvings can result in some breathtaking shots!

Must See

  • The woodcarvers crafting products in front of everyone.
  • The beautiful wooden carvings.

How to reach

Take a taxi from the city centre, it will drive you through the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road and take you to your destination. It is at a distance of 10 Km and takes about 25 minutes to reach through taxi.

Tips

  • You can do souvenir shopping from this place.
  • Do bargain with the vendors as there is competition among them.
  • It is a good spot to click pictures so don't forget your cameras.
  • Wear covered clothes in order to respect their culture.
  • Do carry an ample amount of water to stay hydrated.
  • Wear comfortable footwear for better mobility.

Visit Time

Sunday:              09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Monday:             09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Tuesday:           09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Wednesday:      09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Thursday:           09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Friday:                09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Saturday:            09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait 5-10 mins in the queue.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2-3 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 30.32°C

 

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