Cultural tourism in Tanzania
started as a program to help rural communities enjoy the benefit
of tourism sector in which they are a part of. The program is the
effort and initiatives of the Dutch Development organization know
as SNV which has been directly involved in Tanzania's community
development programs, especially in the rural areas. The main goal
is that rural communities should directly benefit from tourists
who visit their areas. Cultural tourism allows local people such
as Maasai, Pare, Sambaa, Wa-arusha, Gogo, Nyakyusa and Wazaramo
to offer tours that show their culture, their sacred places of
worship, economic activities, for example, farming, pastoralism
and fishing.
The income generated is used by local people for specific development programmes,
such as, the building of dispensaries, schools and cattle dip sites.
Re: Cultural tourism - we have the following to offer:
PLACE
ATTRACTIONS
LOCATION
BABATI/HANANG
Rift Valley/Gorowa Culture - A special Barbaig cultural insight hike - An exclusive
Mt. Hanang Climb - A fishing adventure with local canoes while viewing hippo's
on Lake Babati - Gorowa story teller with information on rituals.
170 kms from Arusha
ENGARUKA
Ruined city/Maasai - A guided walk through the mysterious ruined city - Thorough
description of the past and present irrigation systems that keep the village
green. - Bird-watching walks at the foot and slopes of the Rift Valley Escarpment.
180 kms from Arusha
ILKIDING'A
Slope Meru/Wa Arusha - A view into Wa-arusha culture by visiting traditional
healer and by tasting traditional food. - Walks through the fields on the slopes
of Mt. Meru. - Visits to craftsmen who produce stools, knives, jewellery and
other traditional objects.
7 kms from Arusha
KISANGARA
Nyumba ya Mungu Dam - Fishing expeditions at Nyumba ya Mungu Dam. - Spice tour
and cooking traditional dishes - A visit to the Lembeni Herbal Hospital.
90 kms from Moshi
LONGIDO
Maasai/Mt. Longido - Walking safaris with Maasai warriors. - A climb up the impressive
Longido Mountain - A view into the culture and daily life of the Maasai
81 kms from Arusha
MAMBA/MARANGU
Slopes Kilimanjaro/Chagga - Walks by numerous waterfalls through lush green valleys
with panoramic views of Kilimanjaro. - Visits to ancient hiding caves used during
tribal wars. - Visit to blacksmiths using traditional methods.
30 kms from Moshi
MKURU
Maasai/Camel ride - A visit to the camel camp at the foot of Mt. Meru - Camel
safaris varying in length half a day to one week - Bird-watching in the plains
around Mkuru - A climb up Ol Doinyo Landaree, a pyramid mountain
50 kms from Arusha
MTO WA MBU
Mixed tribes/fields/rift - A walking tour of the farms and surrounding area at
the foot of the Rift Valley - A trip to the Miwaleni Lake and Waterfall - A thorough
explanation of the irrigation system - A view into the culture of the different
tribes.
120 kms from Arusha
NGIRESI
Slopes Meru/Wa Arusha - A guided tour of farms on the green and steep slopes
of Mt. Meru - A view into the Wa-arusha culture (traditional health care, building
styles) - A visit to several development projects
6 kms from Arusha
NORTH PARE
Pare Culture/hills - A walk through Kindoroko Forest Reserve - Thorough explanation
on medicinal power of plants and herbs growing in the area - A view into the
Pare culture (old stories).
110 kms from Arusha
SOUTH PARE Pare Culture/Mountains - A walk through the Chome Forest Reserve -
A climb to Shengena Peak, the highest point in the Pare and Usambara Mountains
- Walks to the Tona Moorland and Ranzi Dam 160 kms from Arusha
PANGANI Coast Culture/slave history - A visit to a former slave labour camp and
slave market site - A river cruise through the vast coconut plantations - A walk
through Pangani historical town - A fishing experience with local fishermen 350
kms from Moshi
WEST USAMBARA Wasambaa/Mountains - A visit to viewpoints on the edge of the mountains.
- Hikes through dense natural forests and along small tumbling rivers
- Visits to irrigation and soil conservation projects.
270 kms from Moshi
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