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“Matatu” is the Swahili term for the minibuses that transport people all over East Africa. The “Matatu Tu” is an brick version of the “Matatu” playground element. We first built the “Matatu Tu” at a primary school in Nairobi, Kenya.

Playground Ideas, Kenya

Our Global Play Alliance partner, East African Playgrounds built the “Matatu Tu” last year at a primary school in Uganda.

East African Playgrounds, Uganda

Follow the link to get the step-by-step instructions for building your own "Matatu Tu."  (Must create user account to see full instructions.)

Got an idea for a playground element? Join our community and submit your designs here.