Mwenge Carvers Market, the BEST Souvenir Shop in Tanzania!

The Mwenge Carving Market, the best place to buy souvenirs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! What makes this place so special? Well, to start, the carvers are in the back of the shop - Tanzanians crafting authentic articles from East African culture and tradition. The market has been around since the 1980's, and it's one of the best kept secrets in the country, until now... This series, The Best with BAKER highlights all the best of the best in Tanzania, the heart of Africa. Where to shop for souvenirs or explore Dar es Salaam on a day trip? What are the best stops along the Indian Ocean Coastline, historical monuments or just a place to buy a good burger? From the simple to the significant and genuine, we'll share it all. Graydon Baker, owner of Baker & Sons Safari Co has been in Tanzania for 20+ years. Originally from Canada, he brings a perspective and experience invaluable to tourists and expats alike. This is the Best with BAKER. Enjoy and Subscribe! Where to Find the Market? Mwenge Carvers Market - https://share.google/mJdyU3w7zIkT9FuTu 0:00 - Mwenge Carvers Market, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 1:30 - Tree of Life Tower, carved from a single piece of wood 2:23 - Meet the Makonde Tribe, the best woodcarvers in Africa 3:29 - Carving an East African Christmas Nativity 4:51 - Kobe means 'turtle' and Mamba means 'crocodile' in Swahili 5:56 - Homemade wood lathe for carving Coca Cola Bottles 7:03 - BAKER's final review of Mwenge Carving Market 7:50 - Baker & Sons Safari Co, authentic - wild - perfect 8:19 - Bonus Interview from a Reporter at the market Baker & Sons Safari Company Official Website - https://bakersafari.co/ Facebook -   / bakersafari   Instagram -   / bakersafari   Google - https://g.page/bakersafari X - https://x.com/bakersafari #MwengeWoodcarversMarket #TanzaniaSouvenirs #MakondeCarvings #AfricaTravel #AfricanArt