MONDULI MOUNTAINS AND MAASAI BOMAS

The Monduli mountains lie to the north-west of Arusha town, about 35km,1hour drive to the area. The area is inhabited by Maasai tribe. A walk though a forest on the Monduli where an armed ranger will be guiding you. Bufallos ,Elephant can be seen in this forest. Climb to the summit of Monduli mountain. Enjoy the viewing of Mountain Kilimanjaro and Meru( on a clear days).Descend to Enguik village. A visit to variety Maasai Bomas in this village.
                                                            

IKIDINGA

It is located 10km north of Arusha town, 30min. drive or 2hours walking to the starting point. From Arusha Town take the small road north at Ilboru junction on the Nairobi - Moshi road. There are so many things will make you get the feeling of what you knew before . You mix with Wa-arusha ,you will eye their culture, then walk through their farms where cash crops are produced, pass through impressive view points overlooking Arusha town while passing canyons, hiking narrow footpaths and trekking some small hills around there. There are super tradition healer for different diseases who will show and explain how to use roots and leaves in treating patients.

LONGIDO

It is situated 100km north of Arusha on the way to Nairobi. The indigenous in the area are Maasai people. The Maasai are nomad/pastoral tribe and has no permanent place to settle; here and there wondering around looking for greener pastures and water for cattle mostly. Attractions include visit Maasai Bomas, historical German grave, market place visit a bustling colorful cattle market once a week on Wednesday Longido town. Trees and plants used for making food, drinks and Medicines.

MAMBA - MARANGU

This area is 30km northeast of Moshi town at altitude1800m, 45 minutes drive from Moshi town. We offer full and half day tour on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Attractions include water falls, beautiful views, coffee trees (this is the area where the first coffee tree in Tanzania was planted by German Missionaries), caves used during Maasai/ Chagga wars, traditional and modern chagga art, Culture, and homes see an iron smith at his ancient craft.

NGIRESI

Ngiresi is situated north-east of mount Meru, 6km walk or 90min.from town of Arusha. It can be reached by taxi or private car. The area is inhabited by Wa-arusha and Maasai tribes. Tour involve a visit to mzee Loti's farm and get explanations about the biogas, crossbreeding and soil conservation projects on the farm. A walk to nearby bomas, see various styles of traditional Maasai and Wa-arusha houses. Climbing Lekimana hill, have a good vantage point view over Arusha town and the surrounding maasai plains. On a clear day, Mt. Kilimanjaro is visible. Descend the Lekimana hill on the other side. You back at Mzee Loti's farm. A tour to the catchment forest on the higher slopes of Meru and see the spring which forms the main water source for the village. Visit to a traditional healer at the edge of the forest. Further down a fish nursery is visited in the backyard of a farm.

MULALA

Located 30km away from Arusha. You can get there by car or bus via Usa River(Moshi road).The indigenous are Meru people. A number of short tours, including women businesses like cheese and butter-making dairy, see coffee and banana farms to the top of Lemeka Hill. A glimpse of the daily life of Meru farmers, information on surrounding vegetation and crops retailing,biogas energy, local landmarks with spectacular views of both Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro.

LAKE EYASI

Lake Eyasi lies about 190km west of Arusha town and south-west of Ngorongoro crater. Eyasi is a soda (alkaline) lake and the surrounding land is hot and dry, except for a few spots where clear springs, running underground emerge by the lake shore. The area around lake Yeas is inhabited by the bushmen(Hadzabe and Tindiga).They are very ancient people believed to have lived here for over 10,000 years. Their language is vaguely similar to that of the bushmen in southern Africa. Also in the area are Maser people and Iraqw (also called Wambulu). A visit to bushmen for duration of 3 or more days is breathtaking. A rare chance of going for hunting with the bushmen and experience a different culture direct by visiting indigenous people in the area. The bushmen will explain how they could preserve food and such.

NORTHERN PARE MOUNTAINS

The north Pare mountains are situated 50kms. south-east of Moshi. The mountain are reached via the town of Mwanga.. From Mwanga, a good sand road winds upward to Usangi and Ugweno, the centre of the northern Pare mountains. Small, local factories produce bricks, stoves, pottery and clothes. Some families make local beer, using traditional brewing methods inherited from their grandfathers. The mountains are among the most fertile in East Africa. High on the mountains are protected natural forests and moorlands which are often sites of traditional forests in the pare culture. In these forests, ceremonies take place and witchdoctors perform sometimes their activities.
A walk through Kindoroko Forest reserve, a Natural Forest on top of the mountain. Climbs to different mountain peaks where you have excellent views of Kilimanjaro, Lake Jipe and Nyumba ya Mungu (House of God) . Visit to historical relics from the time of tribal war and colonial rule. A View into Pare Culture. Through explanation about various development project in villages, irrigation, soil conservation, afforestation etc.

MTO WA MBU.

It is a small village located 130km west of Arusha Town (2 hours drive) and situated under the Great East African Rift Valley escarpment, just the entry point to Lake Manyara National Park.
The area around Mto wa Mbu was rather dry and hardly populated till the early fifties, when the first steps were made to irrigate the area. Within few year hundreds of acres of newly cultivable land were created.
The rapid population growth also turned Mto wa Mbu in a melting pot of cultures. Various Traditional modes of production stand as an example of this culture diversity. Chagga people are producing their banana beer.
A farmer from Kigoma makes palm oil from palm trees that he brought from the shores of lake. Tanganyika, the Sandawe are making bow and arrow for hunting and the Rangi people are using the papyrus from the lakes and rivers for making the most beautiful mats and baskets. On the surrounding plains Masai families live in tradition bomas and the worriors wander with their cattle looking for pasture and water. N.B: Mto wa Mbu is the host town at Manyara National Park.
It is also a Route Centre to Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Therefore this programme can be also recommended for clients who need both Safari and Cultural programme. A walk through the farms in the green Oasis at the fast of the Rift Valley. Climb to Balaa hill from where you can oversee whole town. A view into the culture of the many different tribes living in the area. A trip to the Miwaleni lake and waterfall, where papyrus plants grow abundantly.Visits to development projects that aim at improving agriculture and start income generating activities for the farmers.Through explanation about the irrigation system that keeps our farms green.