Where Tanzania's soul is hung on the wall.
A gallery, museum, restaurant and event venue under one roof. Discover five decades of handcrafted East African art — and the people who make it.
- Years
- 52+
- Artists
- 120
- Pieces
- 2k+
The Experience
One address. Six ways to fall in love with Tanzanian craft.
Art Gallery
Rotating exhibitions of Tinga Tinga, contemporary East African painters & emerging local talent.
Handicraft Shop
Authentic Makonde carvings, beaded jewellery, textiles & pottery — sourced directly from artisans.
Handicraft Museum
A curated permanent collection telling 50+ years of Tanzanian craft heritage.
Restaurant
Swahili-inspired plates served among the art. Lunch, dinner and unhurried afternoons.
Bar & Lounge
Sundowner cocktails, Tanzanian coffee and local wines in a sculptural setting.
Event Venue
Weddings, launches & private dinners hosted inside one of Dar's most iconic spaces.
The Collection
Pieces with provenance. Each one with a story.
Tinga Tinga
Tree of Life
Makonde Sculpture
Ujamaa
Contemporary
Indigo & Ochre
Textiles & Beadwork
Maasai Heritage
Pottery
Clay Stories
Private Events
The Venue
Guests
Half a century of unforgettable visits.
"For any event like wedding, birthday party, sendoff etc please go to Art Gallery."
Frank
11 February 2023
"Those with a taste for artists' work may find the place interesting — and may find and buy a souvenir."
Lion
22 September 2022
"One place rich of carving history — Tingatinga, Shetani and more carved and drawn. The Gallery has existed under the founder Mr. O. Uiso and this is one of the places I recommend to visit."
Edward
15 August 2021
"There is a large variety of art work. There are also tour guides located at the shop for extra services."
Japhet
04 January 2021
"This place is an amazing collection of hand made crafts that are sure to blow your mind away — they also have a bar and restaurant."
Joe Aubrey
30 January 2018
"I enjoyed the good scenery at Karibu Art Gallery — plenty of air and cool. Wedlock of Ben & Najma in place. Congratulations!"
Guest
22 November 2017
Questions
Before you visit
Karibu — Welcome
Come find the piece you didn't know you were looking for.
Drop in any day this week, or call ahead to reserve a table, a private tour, or your next event.