NORTHERN TANZANIA
ILKIDING'A: You will be shown Maasai Boma, the oldest African
irrigation system and experience waarusha cultural and enjoy
traditional food. You will also walk into the house of the
traditional healer who will answer historical questions. Craftsmen
group will show you small wooden stools, jewelers, knives and
traditional clothing.
ILKUROT: Its located 20km west of Arusha city along Nairobi
road. Here you will have trekking experience of Ngorora Hill,
thereafter visit Maasai Boma to have true experience of African
Culture on general Maasai life, Maasai dancing group and visit
Maasai colourful market.
LONGIDO: Near the Kenyan boarder, Namanga in Longido you will
have a unique experience taming animals by camel ride, learn and
even act the Maasai way of life. Animal and Bird watching experience
is what you can never miss a day in Longido.
SAPUK: In a cultural tour in Sapuk you will visit the amazing
Waterfall, beautiful forest catchment, Hollytree view of the city of
Arusha. The more you spend time in the tour the most you enjoy tour
and learn more.
ENGARUKA: Situated 63 km north of Mto wa Mbu, on the road to
Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most important
historic sites. Some 500 years ago, a farming community of several
thousand people developed an ingenious irrigation and cultivations
system. For unknown reasons, the farmers left Engaruka around 1700.
Many questions remain unanswered who were the people living in
Engaruka, how did they come to develop such an ingenious, farming
system and who did they finally leave Engaruka?
BUSHMEN: There are people who live in the forest near Lake
Eyasi called “Bushmen” They live like ancient man depending on
gathering fruits, hunting animals and live in caves or forest. They
don’t wear clothes. The cultural tourism visit to this area will
enable you to see them. Natural walking is taking place around the
area. The tour takes two/three nights and there are five campsites
which can offer accommodation.
MTO WA MBU: Situated adjacent to Lake Manyara National Park.
In Mto Wa Mbu is the only point in Africa where 4 languages meet;
the Nilotes, Cush*tes, Bantu and Hamites a unique cultural feature
in the World. A point in Tanzania where anthropology is most
diverse. Visit to Maasai boma, dancing, market, schools and
community project will be offered. Maasai village visit to foster
the true experience of most complex cultural experience in Africa is
a gift will be hard to forget in your entire life. Hike the rift
valley wall and view the Lake Manyara.
MONDULI JUU: Situated 50km North West of Arusha on the road
to the Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro
Conservation Area. You will experience the walking and trekking of
Monduli Mountains, visit Maasai women on Jewellery and handcrafts.
The "Kona Saba" escarpment climb, medicinal herbs tour, evergreen
rain forest tour and a rest at astonishing panorama's overlooking
the rift valley, Oldonyo Lengai Lake Natron...
NORTH PARES: Forests and Moors Tours - Half and fully day
hikes, but tours of several days can be arranged. Highlights : clan
forest and moorlands, historic centers of ceremony and magic;
irrigation, dike, and drainage systems; traditional healers and
potter; historical sites and relic; spectacular views of Mt.
Kilimanjaro, plains, area likes, South Pares, Usambara, Mkomazi Game
Reserve.
MARANGU / MAMBA: Mountain climbing enthusiasts will be
advised to visit the home and memorial of the late Yohano Lauwo, a
Marangu and native who accompanied Dr. Hans Meyer on the peak of Mt.
Kilimanjaro in 1889.
You can also learn about the Chagga culture by visiting a
traditional Chagga house with straw roof. You can visit the Chief
Mangi area where the first court and primary school of the Northern
region are still functioning. You will be able to pass historical
sites of clan wars where the Chagga used large caves to hide
themselves when the fought with Maasai.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements - Moderates walking for local culture
experience, but many hikes are quite strenuous; some sites reachable
by 4x4, and there are rewarding auto or foot tours to the plains.
Food and Drink - Beverages and local food available in Usangi town;
traditional meals can be arranged. What to be Bring - Hiking shoes,
warm clothing. Accommodations - Guest houses ad rooms in privates
homes, a school rest house; camping (bring your gear); day to trips
from Moshi or Same. Getting There - 2 -3 hours by car from Moshi
(4x4 during rains) via Mwanga on main Moshi / Dar es Salaam / Tanga
road.
KISANGARA: Its located 62 km South East of Moshi in the
shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Plains Pare Tours - Half and full
days: visit the natives economic and cultural projects including
carpentry workshop, brick factory, sisal plantation, local - beer
brewery; Lembeni Herbal Hospital; forest hiking in Kindoroko Mts.
Spice - garden tour; fishing and boating on Nyumba ya Mungu (House
of God) Lake. Physical Requirements - Moderate walking. Food and
Drink - Catering facilities in Kisangara. What to Bring -
comfortable walking shoes; sun cream and hat Accommodations -
Self-contained cottages, campsites (bring your gear) day trips from
Moshi and Same. Getting There - by bus or car, 62km from Moshi on
main Arusha - Moshi - Dar - Tanga road.
SOUTH PARES: View point Headquarters Tours - Half o 3 days;
caves where Pares hid from slave raiders; myriad viewpoints in all
directions (Mt. Kilimanjaro, Usambara, Maasai Steppe, Mkomazi Game
Reserve, Taita Hills) forests and moors, historic German-era
buildings; traditional healers and crafts people farmers and women's
groups. Most sports accessible by car or 4x4. Visit Mkomazi, a
botanic as well as zoological wonder. Physical Requirements - Brisk
walking, steep hills. Food and Drink - Meals in villages or at
Hill-Top Tona Lodge, Mbaga Hills, can be arranged; snacks beverages,
water in stores. What to bring - Comfortable walking shoes, warm
clothing. Accommodations - Hill-Top Tona Lodge, quaint pre-WWI
German buildings; local home stays are available, especially on
overnight hikes; camping (bring your gear.) Getting There - By car
(4x4 in rains), entering mountains from Dar \Moshi road or via
Kisiwani on east side, north of Mkomazi; by bus from Same.
EASTERN TANZANIA
SAADANI VILLAGE
While in Saadani National Park cultural tourism is a major
experience in Saadani Village within the park. You will get to hear
of historical information about Saadani. You will have also an
opportunity to taste a day freshly catch from the Indian Ocean.
WEST USAMBARA: Is situated in the North Eastern part of
Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian ocean. Visit to
superb viewpoints on the edge of Mountain, walk through dense
natural forests and along small rivers that race downhill and visit
development projects, traditional pottery village and see vast
number of beautiful butterflies
GEZAULOLE: Situated on the coast, South of DAR ES SALAAM,
half an hour drive from Kigamboni ferry side. You will experience
the village life and enjoy thm quiet Beaches, bird watching and the
village handcrafts.
PANGANI: Situated about 50km South of Tanga, that is in the
extreme North-Eastern corner of Tanzania at the Indian Ocean Coast.
You will have a Pangani town tour including historical buildings,
visit a former slave labour camp and slave market site, cruise the
vast coconut plantations and fish with local fishermen.
