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Shanga River House

Shanga is a heartwarming project on Tanzania's oldest coffee estate, in Arusha, Tanzania. Shanga employs 50 disabled Tanzanian people in their workshops where they recycle glass, aluminum, paper and tires into high quality, creative products. Shanga features the River House Restaurant and the Shanga Shop. River House Restaurant is for lunch on reservation only. It is a haven away from the bustle of Arusha.

Address: Dodoma Rd
Getting there: on the road to Arusha Airport
Hours: 10AM-5PM
Website: facebook.com (opens in a new tab)

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