Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Cultural and Historical Highlights

A remarkable mix of old and new cultures can be found in Tanzania. The Swahili people have flourished along the coast and,
At a time when much of the Western world was wallowing in the Dark Ages, this civilization was prosperous and advanced.
The knowledge and the wisdom of the East, the riches gained through profitable trade and fortuitous location helped lift this
Society to greatness. Kilwa Kisiwani, a small island south of Dar es salaam, is the historic capital of the Swahili nation and
Some of the evidence of the grandeur and a power of civilization still exist there today. It is an interesting and eye-open
Place to visit.Lushoto in the Usambara Mountains was once the seat of great kingdom. The colonial past is evident in
Dar es saalam, where, amidst the modem office buildings, a city tour takes visitors past such landmarks as the Forodhani Hotel,
The State House and Resident Magistrate's Court Building, all of were built 1880s and used by the Germany government

The history of Tanzania goes back to the beginning of time. Olduvai Gorge, possibly the world's most famous archaeological site,
Are the highlights in the Ngorongoro Conservation Are. It was here that Lous Leakey discovered the remains of the first humans. The
Old Museum Building in Dar es saalam counts these remains among its historical treasures.

The people of Tanzania are another fascinating feature of this multi-faceted country. With their characteristic red blankets,
Distinctive hairstyles and colorful jeweler, the Maasai are visually captivating. In order to help preserve their traditional,
Pastoralist way of life, the Maasai have embraced the idea of educational tourism and there are many opportunities to visit Maasai
Boma and lean more about this fascinating society. The WaChagga people of Kilimanjaro and the Hadzabe Bushman of Lake
Eyasi are two interesting and distinct tribes and visit to traditional village to see their art, culture and way of life are not difficult
to arrange.

This list of highlights is just a sample of the adventures awaiting the visitors to Tanzania. This country is one of those rare places
where dreams come true. No matter what type of experience you seek, you are likely you find it here





CULTURE TOURISM PROGRAMME.

A new form of tourism in which local people design and organize the tours and the profit is used for various developments
purposes.
Ilkiding'a, Mulala, Ng'iresi and Oligilai, located in the slopes of Mt. Meru, to experience the village life of Arusha people,
visit banana and coffee farms and development project, hike along narrow footpath, cross canyons and climb small hills.

Mamba and Marangu
Enjoy the view of Mt Kilimanjaro.
There is more than having the chance to climb the most unique, the tallest and the most beautiful mountain of Africa. We at
Kilimanjaro design, arrange and participate with you in ensuring that you will have a satisfied touch of our culture heritage;
For we are the people who believe that the service of the local inhabitants provide a tasty authentic and most memorable attraction
Whatever curiosity one may have, as we complete the millennium, it may be rewarding to try to venture high with us in Africa.
There are carefully mapped out our ancient and present resources, wisdom and skills and we are inviting you whether you are
Tourist, a volunteer, a retiree, a student, a pupil, a researcher, an adventurer just one with some curiously about our culture and
Nature resources existing within the vicinity of our community to time with us and through us.

MARANGU
Home to Kilimanjaro, tours through Marangu offer panoramic sights ideal for photography. Mountain climbing enthusiasts will
be delighted to visit the home and memorial of late Johanna Lauwo, a marangu native who accompanied Dr. Hans Meyer on the
first white man recorded climb of Kilimanjaro in 1889.Read the original log books of Mr. Lauwo who lived for an astonished 124yrs

Walking tours through Marangu, offer equally breath talking scenery as its sister city. It also offers walk by numerous waterfalls
including the beautiful Kinukamori and Moonjo falls. One can learn more about the chagga culture by visiting tradition chagga
house made of straw roofing. Finally for those interested in art, a trip to the African Art Centre will not disappoint with its
numerous displays of ancient and modern sculptures, carvings and paintings through Africa.
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MAMBA
Magnificent view of villages and waterfalls offer great entertainment for bird watchers and nature loves. With more than seven
Waterfalls in the vicinity one can spend a whole day enjoying the post card like scenery.

Walking tours will provide magnificent views overlooking the area including the points where the lights of Nairobi can be seen
at night. Visit to tree, flower and fruit nurseries help to portray mountain life and give guest the chance to see a wide range of flora
and fauna.
Walks also pass ancient sights which remain of clan wars and history legends. You can enter large hiding caves which were used
to protect women and children during the ancient Maasai-Chagga wars.

For a closer look visitors will actually get to see blacksmith who continue using tradition methods to prepare spears and tools
are still used by Maasai people today. Also within the area a local woodcarving teacher who is one of the oldest active members
within the community.


Babati and Hanang
Babati district is located along the Arusha -Dodoma road in the Rift Valley, south of Lake Manyara National Park and west of Tarangire National Park. In both Babati and the nearby Hanang district, the people follow their tribal culture and traditions closely and visitor can mix freely with them and observe their lifestyle. The area also has a rich birdlife with over 400 species.

Tour to the area is:
· A special Barbaig cultural insight hike
· An exclusive Mount Hanang climb, camping in Zion camp around mount Hanang[Katesh]
· A fishing adventure with local canoes on Lake Babati while viewing hippos
· A chance to participate in local brick and pottery making and beer brewing
· A visit to development projects like cattle and goat dairy faming, piped water project, bio-gas energy project
· Cycling expedition through remote areas

Mount Hanang trekking tour and God's Bridge walk are other interesting options.

All tours can be combined and cycling expeditions organized on request. For birdwatchers, exclusive safaris are designed. A combination of national park and culture safari is possible.


Chilunga
Morogoro, 195 km west of Dar es salaam, is a beautiful region with the Uluguru mountains, natural forest and endemic bird species. Apart from these attractions, visitors can enjoy mountain hikes, historical sites, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoint and glimpse of the local culture.

Engaruka
Engaruka, situated 63 km north of Mto wa Mbu, on the road to Oldoinyo Lengai and Lake Natron, lies at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment. It is an important historic site as some 500 years ago; a farming community of several thousand people chose to develop an ingenious irrigation and cultivation system here. For unknown reasons, the farmers left Engaruka around 1700, but the ruins talk volumes about the highly specialized agricultural economy.

The people of Engaruka offer visitors the following attraction:
· A guided visit to one of the oldest African irrigation systems
· A visit to Maasai cattle market
· Walking safaris in an area of outstanding beauty
· A look at the local community life


There is various guided tour option
Half day tours
1. Visit to the ruined city
You can see the remnants of the ruined city of Engaruka. The guide will help you to identify old graves, house walls, irrigation canals and terraces, and explain the various theories about the rise and fall of the farming comminute. Enjoy enrooted, colorful birds and butterflies, remnants of German era and also visit an 'orpul' or Maasai slaughter-house.

2. Engaruka farming tour
From the ruins, walk to the village of Engaruka. Enrooted, visit several farms and learn about various farming and irrigation methods. The guide will throw light on the tribal background of the village. On the way back, visit the market area located in the shade of an African tulip tree and a huge mkuyu tree.

3. Rift Valley escarpment tour
From the ruined city, narrow footpaths wind up the Rift Valley escarpment. Climb the escarpment guided by Maasai warrior, who will help you spot many colorful birds and show you tree and plants that the Masan use for making food and medicines.

ILKIDING'A
The village of Ilkiding’a at the foot of Mt. Meru, where the sounds of rivers, birds and people are in harmony, offers a view into the culture of the Wa-arusha tribe.

The following is offer-:
· A visit to local traditionally built household to get an idea of how an extended family live together
· A walk through coffee plantation and open field where potatoes, cabbages, maize, beans and other cash crops are cultivated by the villagers.
· A visit to the tradition healer, who is ready to answer all your question and give advice if needed
· A visit to the craftsmen making small wooden stools, jeweler, knives and tradition clothing
· A tradition meal prepared by the Mainyoito women Group at one of the households
· A visit to primary school where money generated from tourism as Development Fee is rehabilitate the school
· The pleasure of impressive viewpoints overlooking Arusha town, hiking along narrow footpaths, crossing a canyon and climbing small hills



OLDONYO SAMBU
MAASAI CULTURE
Our Maasai tour culture will includes;
Short hiking up hills in the open plains to view the scenery of maasailand and to see the high volcanoes of northern Tanzania
Which include M t Kilimanjaro, Meru, longido and Kitumbeine.

Visits to traditional Maasai bomas, markets and watering dams to experience real Maasai daily life.

Courtesy call at the home of a traditional healer or at the worriers' camp of meat-eating rituals or at the center of women group
Specializing in making Maasai ornaments.

Study walks to historic tower, tribal holy trees and stage water springs.

Horse, donkey and camel rides across Maasai country.

Culture tourism is available also in Mto wa Mbu just outside Lake Manyara National Park.

Day Trip around Arusha Town
Walking safari 7km to small hill called Sapouk, for stretching the legs. A part from that you can observe the local Waarusha and
Maasai who lived in the slope of the hill. Heaving a real picture and view of Arusha Town, swimming at the natural swimming pool
while looking more than 20m high water fall which drop its water majestically like a huge none stop tape.


Duluti Forest Reserve
This is a day trip safari, it just 11km from Arusha town. Enjoy short 10km African massages in having a ride with daladala buses
to a stop where you will take a 1km walking and stretch you legs toward Dulut. Walking around the lake and you guide will tell
of tales related to this lake. To natural lovers try naming or identify the hundreds of species of terrestrial flora and some water
bone plant. About ride across the lake.


DIFFERENTOPTIONS
The above walking tours can be done separately, or combined as a full day tour or together over one day. We will be more than
happy to arrange a custom tour to satisfy your preference.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Development fees from each tour will go towards the village education project. This project strives to improve primary school
In the village. Through your tourism participation, you will help improve the quality of education.

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