Learn a few local phrases and customs for your stay
Jambo
[Po-h-mbo]
Hello
Use "Jambo" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Habari gani?
[Ha-bah-ree gah-nee]
How are you?
Use "Habari gani?" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Asante sana
[Ah-sahn-tay Sah-nah]
Thank you very much
Use "Asante sana" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Karibu
[Kah-ree-boo]
Welcome / You're welcome
Use "Karibu" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Pole pole
[Po-lay Po-lay]
Slowly, slowly / Take it easy
Use "Pole pole" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Hakuna Matata
[Ha-koo-nah Ma-tah-tah]
No worries / No problem
Use "Hakuna Matata" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Chakula tam
[Cha-koo-lah tahm]
Delicious food
Use "Chakula tam" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
Tutaonana
[Too-tah-oh-nah-nah]
See you later
Use "Tutaonana" with a warm smile. Locals appreciate every effort to speak Swahili.
