Timeline
18:16
Pick up a cold drink to hold while you walk. Rose Garden is open 24/7, so you can grab something anytime.
18:26
Walk 7 minutes to the Makumbusho Village Museum. Arrive just before the golden light begins. The houses are lit by the low sun, and you might catch the start of the Ngoma dance shows if they are running on this day.
18:46
Stay for the sunset at 18:46. The light fades over the traditional architecture as the day ends.
19:16
Head to Hannah's Kitchen for dinner. It is a 12-minute walk from the museum. Since it opens at 06:30 and closes at 20:30, you have plenty of time to eat while it is still light or just after dark.
19:46
End with a sweet treat at Mama Mia - Gelato Italiano. It is an 8-minute walk from Hannah's Kitchen. Open until 23:00, it is the perfect spot for gelato as the night settles in.
Local tip
The Ngoma dance shows at the museum run from 14:00 to 18:00 on certain days. Check the museum schedule if you want to catch a performance before the sunset.
Check before you go
- Makumbusho Village Museum is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. You can enter right up until closing time.
- Hannah's Kitchen is open Tu-Su from 06:30 to 20:30. It is closed on Mondays.
- Mama Mia - Gelato Italiano is open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
Worth knowing
- Hannah's Kitchen is open at 19:16 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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