The Monkey and the Shark
Nyani na Papa
In «The Monkey and the Shark», a monkey cleverly avoids danger by tricking a shark into returning to the shore for its heart.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
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Instructions, three tour demos and a bedtime tale in English. Choose a recording and voice.
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Goso the Teacher
In «Goso the Teacher», children learn that searching for blame can be a never-ending task, leading to laughter and understanding.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
The Hare, the Elephant and the Hippo
Sungura na Tembo
In «The Hare, the Elephant and the Hippo», the boastful hare tricks both the elephant and the hippo into a tug-of-war, revealing his cleverness.
The Ape, the Snake, the Lion and the Man
In «The Ape, the Snake, the Lion and the Man», a boy saves various creatures from a pit, only to learn about gratitude and betrayal.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
The Hare and the Hyena
Sungura na Fisi
In «The Hare and the Hyena», the hare outsmarts the hyena in a food-sharing scheme, demonstrating cleverness and fairness.
Source: Edward Steere, Swahili Tales, 1870
Sultan Darai and the Gazelle
In «Sultan Darai and the Gazelle», a poor man rises to wealth through the cleverness of a gazelle, only to forget his humble beginnings.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
The Boy and the King of the Snakes
In «The Boy and the King of the Snakes», a boy learns to understand animal language, using his gift to save crops from drought.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
The Kites and the Crows
In «The Kites and the Crows», a clever crow brings peace between kites and crows by showing them their similarities.
Source: George Bateman, Zanzibar Tales, 1901
What children discover about this culture
- Discover the importance of friendship through clever problem-solving.
- Understand how honesty and gratitude shape relationships.
- Explore themes of cleverness and the consequences of actions.
- Learn about the value of cooperation and understanding different perspectives.
🌍 Three independent choices for your family
When living abroad, families can choose an interface language, narration language, and plot culture independently. For example, a family from Kenya can maintain their home language while introducing their child to Swahili traditions, enriching their cultural experience without the pressure of language learning.
How it works
1. Record a Voice Sample
Capture a 20–40 second voice recording to create a private AI voice for storytelling.
2. Select Story Preferences
Choose the culture, age, and duration for your child's story experience.
3. Enjoy and Replay
Listen to the narrated stories and enjoy replays that don't use your balance of existing tales.
Delightful tales from East Africa for your little ones.
Create a storyQuestions and answers
What age is this suitable for?
The stories are suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years.
Can I replay stories?
Yes — replaying an existing story doesn't use your balance.
Are the plots documented?
Yes, each tale is based on a documented plot from Swahili folklore.
What languages are available?
You can choose from eight interface languages and select narration and plot culture independently.
How does pricing work?
The first story doesn't use your balance. Each later new story uses balance minutes, while replaying an existing story doesn't use your balance.
🗣 On a trip, Destino becomes a live guide
Destino does more than tell bedtime stories. When you travel with your child, the same voice walks the city with you. It is not a recording but a conversation: ask what that building is, ask for the short version, cut in mid-sentence — it answers right away. The whole family or group can listen and talk at the same time.
Your first conversation doesn't use minutes, and the balance is shared with the stories.
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