Cultural Tourism
Usambara Mountains
The picture above shows Chammellion on the tree in usambara, this kind of amphibia and other related amphibias are easly found along the Usambara mountians located near lushoto. This tour which has gained immense popularity over the recent years was recently highlighted in the lonely planet guide book. You can enjoy the following with a guided trek through the usambara mountains.
A visit to superb viewpoints on the edge of the Mountains including the extremely popular Irente Viewpoint.
Hikes through dense natural forests and along small tumbling rivers
Horse riding and Mountain-biking
A view into the history and daily life of Wasambaa farmers
Chance to embark on traditional medicine expedition where you can collect herbs and plants, then prepare natural medicines with the help of a traditional healer.
Machame
Welcome and explore the life of the Chagga people living in the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Machame area is scattered by waterfalls, coffee and banana farms, historical sites and view points. You have a choice of comprehensive escorted cultural tours lead by our enthusiastic and experienced guides.
The farmers of Machame Kilimanjaro can offer you;
A warm welcome in a local Chagga household
Hikes through dense natural forests, farms and rivers.
Three different views of the snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro, where local ancient Chagga legends recont tales of an Iron hut that made them strong
A visit to several development projects in the area (coffee production, traditional irrigation, afforestation, cross breeding, bee-keeping, schools, health care, food processing etc.)
The farmers of Machame Kilimanjaro can offer you;
Ng'iresi
Welcome to the fascinating slopes of Mount Meru, where you can experience real African village life. The villagers of Ng'iresi can offer you;
A guided tour of some farms on the green slopes of Mount Meru
A visit to a number of development projects in our village (soil conservation, irrigation, cross breeding, bio-gas, fish nursery etc.)
A climb to Kivesi Hill, an old volcano with a natural forest on top
A view into the Wa-arusha culture (old stories, traditional houses)
Delicious lunch and dinner prepared by the Women Groups
Visit to a traditioinal healer where you can see ancient remedies that have been used for thousands of years