Natural & Cultural Tourism

CULTURAL TOURS PROGRAM

Arusha City Tour

This tour is designed to show you city of Arusha and her streets as well as the daily life of her people. It encompasses visits to historical and most of culturally important sites and areas around the city. It can extend to show you even the night life of the city. For more information you are always encouraged to contact us.

Lake Duluti Nature Walk

It is believed that during the 1940’s the caves were used by the Wameru to pray for rains, against diseases, bad omen and to bring luck to the community. A black sheep used to be slaughtered each time there was a prayer need. The meat was always grilled near the lake and the leftovers including small pieces of meat are thrown into the water for the ‘Gods of the Lake Duluti’ to feast and probably grant the wish. All this would take place when the invited members of the community are singing songs tailored to ask the ‘Gods’ to bring luck and grant the wish.

However, with time things have changed. The Caves now attract locals and other nationalities all in need of praying for specific needs

What are the others thing to see at lake Duluti? There several things to see at lake Duluti including birds watching, animals and canoeing is also possible upon request. 

Also there is possibility to walk along the market on every Wednesday and Saturday interacting with local communities selling different types of fresh vegetables, second hand clothes, nyama choma (GRILLED MEAT) and much more!

Cooking Lessons

This program takes about 3hrs. You start by choosing what kind of local meal you want to learn to cook. Then you will visit a local market together with your guide who will be helping you in buying food stuffs for your lesson. Below you can see our different local dishes and you can choose what you would like to cook and taste. You are not limited to this list below always we are ready to give you the best we can, you will discover what you real want through our first presentation on the program.

•             Ugali

•             Wali

•             Chapatti

•             Ndizi

•             Viazi

•             Makande (Maize mixed with beans)

Above dishes are served with either meat, fish or vegetables. Fish dishes depends on season.

Sapuku Water Falls Nature Trails

This trip will bring you to the amazing waterfall of Arusha. Where you will enjoy the beautiful forest catchments and fantastic views over the widespread city and the surrounding of Arusha. Our Guide will guide you for the strong walk up and down the hills. After a three hours walk you will reach the sparkling waterfall and if you are not afraid of the cold water you can have a swim in the clean pond. Passing small villages and farmers selling their goods you can finish the roundtrip with a refreshing cold drink back in Arusha.

Masai Market

A colourful local market in Ngaramtoni, along Nairobi road, about 12km west of Arusha town, on every Thursday and Sunday,  which draws Maasai from miles around, selling different things from goats, sheep's, cows and  handcrafts...... also you can find local food, and grilled meat. Our Guide will be there to walk you through this amazing new experience!

There are more places you can visit for local Maasai market day like Kisongo, Duka Bovu at meserani snakepark. Our programs are hassle free, we arrange everything for you, we leave you time to explore and enjoy. We are always happy to make your choice memorable ever.

Masai Boma Visit and Nature Trails at Monduli Juu

Monduli Juu is situated about 50 Km north west of Arusha on the road to the National Parks of Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The Monduli Mountains together with Monduli town lie on the right hand side if you are heading to these parks. Monduli is the capital of Monduli district and is a town where you’ll have to pass when you are going to Monduli Juu. The name ‘Monduli’ originates from a place in Monduli Juu where a wealthy Maasai ancestor called ‘Monduli’ used to live in former German colonial times.

Monduli Juu is a cluster of four small Maasai villages namely Emairete, Enguiki, Eluwai and Mfereji. Emairete consists of a wonderful crater where, in former times, the cattle of only medicine men were supposed to graze. Enguiki village is named after its famous pastures. Eluwai is a village called after the trees where certain small ants have their habitat and that are whistling in the wind. Mfereji is a village down the escarpment that, a long time ago, develop from a place where a South African lived who pulled a ditch down to bring water from the Monduli Mountains.

This is what you can experience on this walking tour:

•             A climbing trip through the evergreen rain forest where you’ll experience the trees,  the birds and other animals of that habitat.

•             A medical trip where you’ll feel and smell different medicinal herbs and visit a Maasai traditional healer.

•             A warm welcome in Naramatu: a small ‘factory’ where Maasai jewels are made.

•             Traditional ’nyama choma’ with our Maasai warriors in ‘Orpul’ where you’ll taste the meat yourself.

•             A rest at astoninshing panorama overlooking the Rift valley, Oldonyo Lengai, Lake Natron.

•             The story of the secret cultural differences between Maasai and waarusha.

Drumming Lessons

This programme takes place at via via cultural cafe, in the garden of the national natural history museum. Fred Nganga our professional drummer and drum maker,  will be there to provide you with history of most of Tanzanian traditional dance, teach you to play simple Tanzanian rhythms, dance or making  your own drum. It will depend on your choice. Always we welcome your request for us to suggest which program can suit you according to time and budget you have.

Playing drums or dance is one hour program, also can be extended upon request. The making drum program is three days program four hours per day or One full day.

Batik Making Lessons and Tinga Tinga Painting Workshops

This program is carried out at Sunset arts studio in Arusha town. You are taught to transfer your idea from you head to a complete artwork. This workshop teaches you how to make your own origin batik or tinga tinga paint. From ideas you start with a sketch on the canvas, you are taught how to apply different colour shades to complete your dream artwork(s). With the professional and experienced artists instructor, you will be amazed by the results you will end up with. At the end of the program you will always leave with your own made artwork. We also sell ours if it happens you like one!

The program depends on the number of people involved as well as the weather of the particular day of the lessons because we need sun to dry up some of the artworks.

Karibu sana! Welcome! Bien venido! Bien Venue!