Tinga Tinga Paintings
The vivid, story-driven Tanzanian style born in Dar es Salaam in the 1960s — still painted by hand today.
← Karibu Art Gallery
Dar es Salaam · Since 1972
The leading art gallery in Dar es Salaam.
Karibu Art Gallery has been Dar es Salaam's home for Tanzanian and East African art for more than fifty years. Walk through rooms of Tinga Tinga paintings, Makonde ebony sculpture, contemporary canvases and handicraft — all under one roof, minutes from the city centre.
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Why Karibu
An art gallery rooted in Dar es Salaam.
Founded by Mr. O. Uiso in 1972, Karibu is one of the oldest continuously operating art galleries in Tanzania. Generations of artists from across Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo and the wider East African coast have shown work here. Whether you're a serious collector, a first-time buyer, or a visitor looking for an authentic souvenir of Dar, our team will walk you through every piece.
- Located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — easy taxi or bajaji access from the CBD, Masaki and Oyster Bay.
- Open Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00.
- +255 713 444 888 — call for private viewings and international shipping.
Makonde Sculpture
Carved ebony figures from the Makonde plateau, hand-selected for our Dar es Salaam gallery floor.
Contemporary East African
Emerging painters and mixed-media artists working out of Dar, Arusha, Nairobi and Kampala.
Textiles & Beadwork
Maasai beadwork, kanga and kitenge — wearable art with deep cultural roots.
Gallery & Museum
Rotating exhibits + permanent collection of Tanzanian craft.
Handicraft Shop
Authentic pieces sourced directly from artisans.
50+ Years in Dar
Trusted by collectors, embassies & travellers since 1972.
Hungry after the gallery?
Stay for lunch at our Dar es Salaam restaurant.
Swahili-inspired plates served among the sculpture. A favourite spot for an unhurried Dar afternoon.