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Longido
The tour to the extensive plains around longido mountains, 80 km north of Arusha, features an insight into the traditions of Maasai culture. The lush area is home to rare birds and animals.
The tour includes:
- A nature trail to spot birds
- A climb to the impressive Longido mountain through a dense natural forest
- Walking safari through the Maasai plains and over the slopes of Longido mountain
- A visit to a traditional Maasai village
- A tour of historical sites dating back to British colonial times
Tour options:
Half day tour
Full day Tour
A new attraction is a four day trekking trip -from Longido to the Big Rock and Kitumbeine, on to lake Natron.
Longido mountain climb
Walk to the campsite of Kimokouwa and go for the full day tour.Day 2
Where to stay
A good number of guest house is currently available within and around the town of Longido. Many more are in pipeline. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities is available. Arrangements for camping and hiring equipments and various activities of your interest will be organized by Local Tour Guides or coordination office. An option for staying in a Maasai boma for overnight can be smoothly organized. There are options for several days’ tour in the Maasai land and a long climb of Mount Longido for those doing exercise before trying to conquer the ‘Roof of Africa’ Mount Kilimanjaro. Fly camping will be the best option.
Tour Guides:
The Local Guides are of the Maasai tribe and will guide you well in English and where necessary sign language will be used. They have good experience in guiding tourists in the area and deep cultural insight. Various excursions and tours can be booked through Tanzania Tourist Board-Tourist Information Office in Arusha or through your tour operator/travel agent/lodge & Hotel Operator
Getting there:
Longido is located about 80kms North of Arusha town. Its an hour drive via Arusha Nairobi high way. From the main bus stand in Arusha catch a bus or shared taxi leaving for Namanga and get off at Longido
(Income f rom tourist visits will be used to improve the primary and secondary school classrooms,teachers' houses and water projects.)
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Mamba / Marangu
Mamba and Marangu in the Kilimanjaro area have both natural and cultural
heritage to offer the visitor. There are more than seven waterfalls in the vicinity,
unique flora with tree, flower and fruit nurseries and fauna. Tour the slopes of
Mt.Kilimanjaro and ascend to beautiful viewpoints.
heritage to offer the visitor. There are more than seven waterfalls in the vicinity,
unique flora with tree, flower and fruit nurseries and fauna. Tour the slopes of
Mt.Kilimanjaro and ascend to beautiful viewpoints.
Tours through Marangu afford panoramic views of
Mt.Kilimanjaro. Visit the home and memorial of the
late Yohana Lauwo, a Marangu native who accompanied
Dr.Hans Meyer on the first recorded climb of Kilimanjaro in 1889,
and read the original log books of Lauwo.
Mt.Kilimanjaro. Visit the home and memorial of the
late Yohana Lauwo, a Marangu native who accompanied
Dr.Hans Meyer on the first recorded climb of Kilimanjaro in 1889,
and read the original log books of Lauwo.
Customised half day, full day or two day walking safaris
can be organised. These tours include the Kinukamori and
Moonjo falls and a visit to a Chagga house made of
straw-roofing . See the first coffee tree planted in
Tanzania and climb up Ngangu Hill. A trip to the African Art Centre
that houses a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, carvings
and paintings is rewarding.
can be organised. These tours include the Kinukamori and
Moonjo falls and a visit to a Chagga house made of
straw-roofing . See the first coffee tree planted in
Tanzania and climb up Ngangu Hill. A trip to the African Art Centre
that houses a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, carvings
and paintings is rewarding.
Mamba is a paradise for bird-watchers and nature lovers. Enjoy scenic
waterfalls, tree, flower and fruit nurseries, pass historical sites the Laka
Holes- large hiding caves used during the Chagga - Maasai wars,
visit a wood carving school, meet a local blacksmith using ethnic methods
to prepare spears and tools, and experience Chagga culture by visiting a
traditional Chagga culture by visiting a traditional chagga house.
waterfalls, tree, flower and fruit nurseries, pass historical sites the Laka
Holes- large hiding caves used during the Chagga - Maasai wars,
visit a wood carving school, meet a local blacksmith using ethnic methods
to prepare spears and tools, and experience Chagga culture by visiting a
traditional Chagga culture by visiting a traditional chagga house.
Tour guides:
The guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are of the Wachaga tribe who knows well the area, their culture & history and speaks English. Provision of outstanding customer service have been their life long way of life
The guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are of the Wachaga tribe who knows well the area, their culture & history and speaks English. Provision of outstanding customer service have been their life long way of life
Bookings for various excursions and tours can be made at Tanzania Tourist Board-Tourist Information Office in Arusha or through your tour operators/travel agents/lodge & Hotel Operators
Getting there:
Located at the foot of the’ roof of Africa’ one will catch a bus at Moshi town leaving for Marangu. Its a 45 minutes drive from Moshi town. Local Tour Guides will pick you at the bus stand on arrival. Mamba is located 3 kms from Marangu where walking or riding is possible. For those travelling from Dar-es-salaam will be supposed to get out at Himo Bust stand and then connect with mini-buses to Marangu.
Where to stay:
A wide range of Guest houses, lodges and hotels are available in Marangu and Mamba areas. A number of Homestay houses are available withing and around various villages bordering Kilimanjaro National Park. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities and clean water supply is available. Camping gears for hire at reasonable price are available in Moshi town
A wide range of Guest houses, lodges and hotels are available in Marangu and Mamba areas. A number of Homestay houses are available withing and around various villages bordering Kilimanjaro National Park. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities and clean water supply is available. Camping gears for hire at reasonable price are available in Moshi town
(Income from tourist visits will be used towards developing educational projects in the Kilimanjaro area)
For further information contact:
Tel: +255 754 818273/ +255 754 038265 / +255 754 390084
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Mbeya
Mbeya lies about 872 km south-west of Dar es Salaam, its landscape characterized by relief forms created by the volcanic effects of the African Rift Valley.A visit to the region includes:
- A visit to the Ngozi Crater Lake
- A view into the traditional culture of the people of Mbeya
- Climbs to different mountain peaks in the area overlooking the East African Rift Valley
- Visit to the Mbozi Meteorite Stone and the Natural Bridge at Kiwira
Different tours are on offer:
Climb to Mbeya peak
Reaching the Mbeya peak (2,826m) is a steep climb taking about three hours. As you go along the mountain slopes, you see the indigenous flowers and colourful butterflies.
Ngozi Crater Lake
Ngozi Crater Lake lies 38 km south of Mbeya, in the direction of Tukuyu and Lake Malawi. A narrow footpath winds uphill through a dense tropical jungle full of bamboo and wild banana trees. Small mammals and colourful birds hide behind the thick vegetation. After a climb of one hour, you arrive at the crater rim for a magnificent view of the crater lake.
Kiwira Natural Bridge and waterfalls
The Kiwira Bridge was created by the powers of a fast flowing river. Locals call this miracle ' Daraja la Mungu' or ' Bridge of God'. Worth visiting are the nearby Kijungu waterfalls.
Rungwe Mountain climb
Rungwe Mountain at 2,960m is the highest peak in southern Tanzania. This volcano, active over the past million years, dominates the whole area around Tukuyu. It is a vast wild area, more than 100 sq km of forest, upland scrub and rock terrain, completely uninhabited and visited only occasionally. Take a long hike to the crater rim.
Matema beach
The 130 km drive from Mbeya to Matema beach is among the most scenic in Tanzania. A winding road passes through high mountains and tea estates before it descends to the tropical shores of Lake Malawi. From Matema, you can make canoe trips with fishermen over the lake to the nearby village where women specialise in pottery,and to the mouth of the river to spot hippos and crocodiles. It is also possible to organize hikes to the Livingstone Mountains.
Mbozi meteorite and Sisi kwa Sisi farm
40 km south- east of Mbeya, lies the meteorite stone of Mbozi. This is the eighth largest meteorite in the world, weighing about 12 tonnes and dates back to atleast a thousand years. Nearby the stone, the Sisi kwa Sisi society is worth a visit to experience true African rural life.
Other attractions
Several hot water springs, an underground crater known as 'bat caves', ruins of a 200 year old fort, Kaporogwe falls and Usangu basin are some of the other sites.
Where to stay
A wide range of guest houses, hotels and lodges is available in and around Mbeya city. Camping grounds are available in various places including the urbun area, villages and the area near or within Forests of the Southern Highlands at affordable rates. in Mbeya. Camping equipments are available at affordable rates in Mbeya. Coordination office or our local tour guides will assist in making arrangements for home-stay and overnights in the villages, local gu est houses, lodges when making extended tours.
Tour guides
Our local tour guides were born and raised in Mbeya region.This gave then enough time to learn the life of the people, environment the culture & history of the area. They are trained guides who speak good English and will always provide to you an outstanding customer service during your visit.Bookings for various excursions and tours can be made at Tanzania Tourist Board - Tourist Information Centre - Dar es salaam and Arusha or at Mbeya's Cultural Tourism coordination office located at ........ But also you can book through your tour operators/travel agent/ Lodge & Hotel operator
Getting There:
TMbeya is located in Southern highlands of Tanzania, about 10 hours tdrive from Dar es salaam. Daily bus transport is available but atleast one day before booking is appropriate.Train transport services by TAZARA can be another fairly good option. Mbeya is also linked with local charters.
(Income from tourist visits will be invested in agricultural projects of the Sisi kwa Sisi Society)
For furtherinformation contact:
MbeyaTel: +255 754 463471 /+255 754 087689
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- Butiama Museum & Cultural Tours
the north-western side of Serengeti National Park, 60 kilometres from
Ndabaka Gate (Western gate to the Serengeti National Park) one will
meet great people named Wazanaki ethnic group. Butiama is the
birthplace and burial location of the ‘Father of the Nation’, Mwalimu
Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the founding president of Tanzania who began
his political career in the early 1950s, led Tanzanians to independence
in 1961, and remained in politics until his voluntary retirement in
1985.
Get
an insight of the life history and the way of life of the Zanaki
people. Appreciate beautiful landscapes with hills, mountains and learn
about their kinship leadership system.
The following are on offer:
- A welcome to the ‘Father of the Nation’s’ home
- A visit to Chief Edward Wanzagi’s homestead
- A visit to The Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Museum
- A visit to the mausoleum of Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere
- Trekking
up the Chamuriyo hill, visit German soldiers hiding caves, graveyards
and get a panoramic view of Lake Victoria, Serengeti plains and
surrounding human settlements - Visit community development projects, local schools and health centres found in the area
- Cotton Farm tour: see how people practice cotton farming
- A
stay overnight with Wazanaki family to enjoy traditional food and their
unique lifestyle. It’s a great way to learn the culture of the people
There are various options for the tours:
Half day tour:
Option 1:
Butiama village tour:
A welcome to Mwalimu Nyerere homestead. Get a guided tour around the
home and the Mwalimu Nyerere’s mausoleum then proceed to the Mwalimu
J.K. Nyerere Museum and then to the village area where cassava farms
are found. Get a glimpse of cassava farming. Visit a traditional healer
famous for treating infertility together with other diseases since the
ancient times.
Option 2:
Visit
Nyerere’s homestead and then proceed to the Butiama Museum before
walking to Mtuzu hill, a hike of short hike of just over an hour. Get a
panoramic view of the Butiama village the farms and people’s
settlement, Lake Victoria, and the Mara river valley.
Full day tour:
Take
a round guided walk around Further of the Nation’s homestead and then
walk down through a village to visit traditional Wazanaki homestead, to
explore the culture and then proceed to visit Kyarano dam, and the
farms of Mwalimu Nyerere.
- Visitors
with a full day may opt to visit the German soldiers hiding caves, a
place used as armoury for military weapon and German graves that exists
since colonial times on Chamuriyo hill. - Tailor-made tours and excursions can be organized where mountain bikes can be used as a means of transport
Traditional Ceremonies & Events:
The
energetic Wazanaki traditional dancers will give you an insight into
their culture by their captivating songs and dances. You can watch,
experience and even participate in a variety of dances symbolising
various occasions and traditional events such as traditional marriage & bride price giving ceremonies at home
Kilimanjaro Climbing-Fund raising for Nyerere Education & Health Fund
Butiama
Cultural Tourism Enterprise welcomes all interested people around the
globe to participate in this memorable Kili trekking tour which is
organized every September to raise money for charitable ends.
Ngoreme Hotspring Tour
Our
visitors will have an opportunity to explore a hot spring found in the
area while enjoying magnificent iconic kopjes dotting the land and
finally get a cultural insight of Wangoreme inhabitants of the area.
Listen to folklore and nice stories about their culture as its
explained to you by Wangoreme elders.
Serengeti National Park
We can link you to Serengeti National Park, a home of the great wildebeest migration a most spectacular rut of wild animals.
Other activities on offer are: Participate in daily African life activities, volunteer in primary,secondary and/or nursery schools teaching various subjects,
You can also have a wonderful volunteering experience in health projects within and around Mara region
Getting there: Butiama
Museum & Cultural Tourism Enterprise is located in Western
Serengeti about 60 kilometres from Ndabaka gate of Serengeti National
Park. One can board the commuter buses, daladala, that ply the route
between Butiama and Musoma throughout the day. Butiama is located only
40 kilometres from Musoma. Alternatively, visitors arriving from Arusha
can travel on one of the passenger buses that travel daily between
Arusha and Musoma, and get off at Butiama.
Where to stay:
A number of options exist.
JKN Hotel offers decent accommodation services with 14 rooms that can
accommodate up to 20 visitors. We have special rates for students
visiting us. Homestay and camping options are available. Our rates are
affordable.
The
Butiama mosque hostel offers modest accommodation with 8 rooms capable
of accommodating 12 visitors. Couples are required to show proof of
marriage.
For Further information contact;
Tel: +255 (0) 755570795
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llkurot is situated about 20 km west of Arusha town .
The folowing is on offer under this programme:
- A visit to a Maasai boma to see the traditional houses and lifestyle of the Maasai
- A visit to a Maasai holy tree where the Maasai offer sacrifices as part of rituals.
- A traditional Maasai meal prepared by Maasai ladies. Delicacies include "nyama choma" or barbequed meat,green vegetables,herbal tea, coffee, fresh milk, cassava, sweet potato, bread, eggs and fruits.
- A five-day safari, during which you can hire a camel or donkey to view animals -girraffe, zebra, rabbit, hyena, Thomson's gazelle and dik dik- and birds and watch the Maasai graze their cattlein the scenic pastures.
- Watching Maasai dances, groups of artisans and their handcrafts, traditional healers and bee-keepers
- A visit to the Kilimamoto crater, Ngorora hill, waterfalls, valleys and Mt.Meru
- Getting familiar with swahili and Maasai terminology
- Talks with local society members
- A visit to a Maasai women's handicraft group that makes ornaments from beads and natural products.
Tours at Ilkurot can be divided into three excursion categories:
1. Half day walking tour
2. Full day walking tour
3. Three or five day walking safari
The visitor can choose any of the above options
(Note: Those wishing to stay overnight need to bring or hire camping equipment)
Where to stay
Our visitors have a good chance to stay in Arusha town and pay a day visit to our Maasai village locate just 25kms North-West of Arusha along Arusha-Nairobi highway. Camping ground installed with necessary facilities is available. Arrangements for camping and hiring equipments and various activities of your interest will be organized by Local Tour Guides or coordination office. An option for staying in a Maasai boma for overnight can be smoothly organized for you.Tour Guide
The Local Guides are of the Maasai tribe and wears traditional Maasai clothes. Our guides speak English and knows well the Maasai culture.
Arusha or through your tour operator/travel agent/lodge & Hotel Operator
Getting there:
Our visitors can board a minibus (with yellow side line) to Ngaramtoni and then take another minibus going to Oldony sambu where you will get off at Sitau and the sign board will direct you to our office. You can also get other buses going to Namanga (Tanzania-Kenya Border) and get off at Sitau as well. Our guides can pick you at Tanzania Tourist Board –Tourist Information Centre in Arusha town
(Income from tourist visits will be used to support the Ilkurot community and the preservation of the Maasai culture)
For further information contact:
Tel: +255 784 459296/ +255 713 332005 /+255 652 706572
E-mail: kinyorllomon@yahoo.com
Situated on the north side of Mount Meru, not far from the
irrigated fields of Ngarenanyuki and the Molela gate of Arusha
National Park, Mkuru Camel Camp is easily recognizable from a
distance because of the pyramid shaped Ol Doinyo Landaree
mountain. A Maasai dominated region, there are traditional
bomas scattered throughout and one gets to see the Maasai way of life.
The area around the camp is alive with birs and small mammals, and zebra
and giraffe in the plains to the north, which is also a corridor for elephants.
irrigated fields of Ngarenanyuki and the Molela gate of Arusha
National Park, Mkuru Camel Camp is easily recognizable from a
distance because of the pyramid shaped Ol Doinyo Landaree
mountain. A Maasai dominated region, there are traditional
bomas scattered throughout and one gets to see the Maasai way of life.
The area around the camp is alive with birs and small mammals, and zebra
and giraffe in the plains to the north, which is also a corridor for elephants.
The following is on offer:
- Baboon cave safari
- Climbing Ol Doinyo Landaree
- Visit to a traditional healer
- A walk to Mguru, an archeological place
Camel safaris
Camel safaris ranging from one to six days can be arranged.
Mount Kilimanjaro safari
3 days / 2 nights from Mkuru to Ngare Nairobi.
This is an excellent trekking experirnce to the 'Roof of Africa' with Maasai guides through the elephant corridor and beautiful landscape rich in flora and fauna.
3 days / 2 nights from Mkuru to Ngare Nairobi.
This is an excellent trekking experirnce to the 'Roof of Africa' with Maasai guides through the elephant corridor and beautiful landscape rich in flora and fauna.
Mount Longido camel safari
3 days/ 2 nights from Mkuru to Longido
This is a short but intense adventure through the plains below Mt. Meru where the Maasai steppe becomes wild. You come across several plains game and birds.
3 days/ 2 nights from Mkuru to Longido
This is a short but intense adventure through the plains below Mt. Meru where the Maasai steppe becomes wild. You come across several plains game and birds.
Oldonyo Lengai safari
5 days/4 nights from Kitumbaine to Oldonyo Lengai
This includes the adventure of riding a camel, sleeping in the bush and knowing the real Maasai culture. Reach Ngorongoro through the plains between Gelai and Kitumbaine mountains, which are full of wildlife. In the evenings, relax by the campfire, listening to the sounds of the savannah.
This includes the adventure of riding a camel, sleeping in the bush and knowing the real Maasai culture. Reach Ngorongoro through the plains between Gelai and Kitumbaine mountains, which are full of wildlife. In the evenings, relax by the campfire, listening to the sounds of the savannah.
Lake Natron safari
7 days/ 6 nights from Mkuru to Lake Natron
Pass the mountains of Kitumbaine and Gelai towards Lake Natron, which is full of flamingos. The Oldonyo Lengai will be the orientation point for the last 3 days of the safari. The animals, Maasai and dream landscapes make this safari a memorable experience.
Pass the mountains of Kitumbaine and Gelai towards Lake Natron, which is full of flamingos. The Oldonyo Lengai will be the orientation point for the last 3 days of the safari. The animals, Maasai and dream landscapes make this safari a memorable experience.
(For those with limited time, a camel safari of 1 night/ 2 days can be organised on request)
Where to stay
Mkuru Camel Camp offers camping facilities that are included in specified package rates. A tented camp at Mkuru has 7 big permanent tents that can accommodate up to 20 pax. Meals are prepared by the camp staff who can also accompany the tourists on flying camp safari of several days. Internet facilities are available just nearby the camp It is recommended to book a visit to Mkuru through Tanzania Tourist Board-Tourist Information Centre in Arusha town or through your tour operator. You can also inform Mkuru in advance about your arrival or book your visit directly through our websiteTour Guides
The Local Guides were born and raised in the area and will guide you in English. They have good experience in guiding tourists in the area. Their bush navigation skills are outstandingGetting there
Mkuru is located about 55kms North of Arusha town. Its a 40 minutes drive via Arusha-Nairobi high way where after 45 kms on a tarmac road one will find a sign post just past Oldonyo sambu Maasai market and turn right on a rough road to the camp. From the main bus stand in Arusha catch a bus or shared taxi leaving for Namanga and get off at Oldonyo sambu, our staff will pick you there(Income from tourist visit will be used for paying salaries, guide fees, village contribution, running cost of the camp, trainings and transportation costs, improvement of education and life conditions of the Mkuru community.)
For further information contact:
Mkuru Camel Safari Cultural Tourism Programme
P.O Box 8342, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel; +255 (0) 784 724498, +255 (0) 0784 472475
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