Across Mapito, you’ll find handcrafted pieces from Tanzanian community groups, each with a purpose.
Shanga, a social enterprise in Arusha, empowers people with disabilities through recycled glassware and jewelry. Their carafes are in our tents and lounges.
Ifakara Women Weavers, a female-led cooperative, produces sustainable cotton kikoys used in our tents and sold in the gift shop.
Randilen and Fort Ikoma Beaders, Maasai women artisans, create traditional beadwork featured in our camp’s decorative accents.
Ujuzi Africa crafts custom stone, clay, and concrete pieces showcased in tents and shared spaces.
Sanaa trains people with disabilities in weaving and leatherwork, bringing thoughtful detail to our interiors.
Dunia Designs transforms recycled plastic into sustainable furniture found in family and standard tents.
These partnerships enrich Mapito’s design while supporting dignified livelihoods and heritage crafts.
