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MONDULI JUU (ARUSHA REGION)
- Situated 50 km north-west of Arusha, is a cluster of four small villages (Emairete, Enguiki, Eluwai and Mfereji).
- GETTING THERE
- From Arusha bus stand, there are buses going to Mondulijuu. The duration from Arusha to Mondulijuu is about two hours.
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MTO WA MBU (ARUSHA REGION)
- Situated on the way from Arusha to the national parks in northern Tanzania, just at the foot of the Rift Valley. Located on the way to Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
- GETTING THERE
From Arusha, several buses go to MtowaMbu. Duration to reach is 3hours by bus and 2 hours by car.
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MULALA (ARUSHA REGION)
- Mulala is 30 km from Arusha. There are daily buses going towards Moshi. Get off before Usa River, board a bus to Ngani cooperative society, and from there walk to mama Anna’s place.
- The Mulala village is a typical rural setting on the Southern slopes of Mt. Meru and surrounded by spectacular scenery. It lies 1,600-1,700m above sea level and wind your way up the mountain through amazing lush, green vegetation dotted with farms.
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NORTHERN PARE MOUNTAINS (KILIMANJARO REGION)
- The Northern pare mountains are situated 50 kms south-east of Moshi (Kilimanjaro region). Usangi is the heart of the mountains and a centre of economic activities.
- Local factories produce bricks, stoves, pottery and clothes. Some families brew beer in their backyards, using traditional methods. Every Monday and Thursday, a colourful market is held where farmers from the surrounding villages come to sell their harvest.
- GETTING THERE
From Dar, Buses go to Arusha. Get off at mwanga, and take a bus to Usangi, the centre of Northern pare mountains, two hours drive from Mwanga.
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PANGANI COAST CULTURAL TOURISM (TANGA REGION)
- Pangani can be easily accessed by road. There are daily buses leaving Dares- salaam and Arusha to Pangani via Tanga. It takes 6 hours drive from Arusha and 7 hours from Dares- salaam .Pangani is 53 km south of Tanga town where several mini buses toPangani are available. Mini-buses leave once all seats are occupied and it takes an hour to Pangani. Pangani is a small town in East Africa’s coast that was 53 kms south of Tanga with long history culture the town has Arabic, German, Asian and British colonial rules influence. This is a place where Swahili, Arab, colonial traditions and modern hospitality blends together.
- This Town is located at the mouth of Pangani River that collects its water from Mt. Kilimanjaro and Meru to the indian ocean. Enjoy coastline with clean beaches where endangered green turtles breeds, historic sites, coral refees, old port as well as great diversity of tropical marine dwellers.
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USAMBARA CULTURAL TOURISM (TANGA REGION)
- The Usambaramountains situated in the north- eastern part of Tanzania, are known for their pleasant climate, beautiful view points and fertile slopes. Favoured by the Germans and British during colonial times, the area is rich in historical buildings from the period.
- GETTING THERE
Lushoto is a half way between Dar and Arusha and be reached by bus in 6 hours.
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SERENGETI CULTURAL TOURISM (MARA REGION)
- Situated on the western side of Serengeti national park, 45 km from ikoma gate, Serengeti cultural tourism programme exposes visitors to the way of life of the Kurya people. Great landscape with iconic Kopjes which are habitat and breeding ground for various mammal species and other wildlife can be explored in different ways that makes you enjoy. The area around is live with wildlife and one part is a section of the Serengeti wildbeest migration route where with proper timing, you will witness animals on the move to the Northern part of Serengeti ecosystem.
- GETTING THERE; Serengeti cultural tourism enterprise is located in western Serengeti about 45 km from Ikoma gate of Serengeti national park. One can be board daily public buses leaving Musoma for Arusha and Arusha for Musoma then get off at Mugumu town which is Located 80 km from Musoma.
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RUNGWE CULTURAL TOURISM(MBEYA REGION)
- Volcanic mountains, crater lakes, green hills and lush valleys with hurling rivers-Rungwe District, just south of Mbeya, is one of the loveliest areas of the country.
- GETTING THERE
There are daily buses from Dares- Salaam to Tukuyu that takes 12 hours to reach.
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ROBANDA CULTURAL TOURISM (MARA REGION)
- Robanda cultural tourism programme is located 3 km fromIkoma gate on the western side of Serengeti national park, 10 minutes drive from Ikoma gate. The centre located few metres before the village centre as one drives away from the park gate. The village is very close to the key areas used by migratory wildbeests of the serengeti national park as they venture on the western sides/western corridor.
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MKURU CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Situated on the north side of Mount Meru, not far from the irrigated fields of Ngarenanyuki and the Momela gate of Arusha national park, Mkuru camel camp is easily recognizable from a distance because of the pyramid shaped OldoinyoLandareemountain. A maasai dominated region, there are traditional bomas scattered throughout and one gets to see the maasai way of life. The area around the camp is alive with birds and small mammals, and Zebra and giraffe in the plains to the north, which is also a corridor for elephants.
- GETTING THERE;
The best way to reach the mkuru camel camp is with a 4-wheel drive car. From Arusha, it is about 55 km .Follow the Arusha-Nairobi road towards Nairobi for about 45 km. 1 km after OldonyoSambu village, take a right turn on a rough road at the sign indicating the camp and follow the indications.
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MBEYA CULTURAL TOURISM (MBEYA REGION)
- Mbeya region lies about 872 km South-west of Dares- Salaam, its landscape characterized by relief forms created by the volcanic effects of the African Rift Valley.
- GETTING THERE;
There are daily buses leaving from Ubungo bus stand in Dar es -Salaam that take about 10 hours to reach. Railway services are available from TAZARA.
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MIRERANI TANZANITE CULTURAL TOURISM (MANYARA REGION)
- Mirerani is a small village located only 39 kms south-East of Arusha town. It only takes 15 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro international Airport (KIA) and 1 to 1.5 hours from Moshi and Arusha town that are approximately 65 kms
- A small town of Mirerani surrounded by beautiful hills is the only place where Tanzanite mining takes place worldwide. This makes it a destination of its own unique type where authentic maasai culture mixes well with Tanzanite mining business.
- GETTING THERE;
- There are two ways to Mirerani; first, via Kilimanjaro international Airport (KIA)
from Arusha to Moshi. Mirerani is located about 65 kms away from the towns of Moshi and Arusha that takes abou 1.5 hours drive. Second, via Kijenge road- Mbuguni, Mirerani is 39 kms away from Arusha where 1 hour drive will lead you to this unique destination with friendly people. There are daily buses that provide services from fromArusha to Mirerani, one can board the morning bus and the evening one for returning back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
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ILIKINDING’A CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- The village of Ilkiding’a at the foot of the Mt. Meru, where the sounds of rivers, birds and people are in harmony, offer a view into the culture of the Wa-arusha tribe.
- GETTING THERE;
Ilkiding’a village lies 7 km north of Arusha town, a-20 minute drive at Mianzini junction, cars can be hired. Walking is also possible but it will take you 2 hours to reach the starting point of the tour.
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ILKUROT CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Situated about 20 km west of Arusha town.
- GETTING THERE;
From Arusha, there are several public buses to Ngaramtoni. From there, take another bus to OldonyoSambu; on the way, get off at “sitau” and look out for the Ilkurot sign board.
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IKOMA CULTURAL TOURISM(MARA REGION)
- Situated on the western side of Serengeti National Park 90 km from Ikoma gate. Ikoma cultural tourism exposes visitors the way of life of Ikoma people.
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KONDOA – IRANGI CULTURAL TOURISM (DODOMA REGION)
- Kondoa is among the oldest district, its set along the famous Road-Great North road in Dodoma region, Capital city of Tanzania, is famous for Kolo- rock
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LONGIDO CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Longido is one the way to Nairobi. Buses or shared taxis going to Namanga from the Arusha bus stand take 2 hours to reach Longido police station. Follow the path from here to the Co- ordinator’s office. Longido is 80 kms north of Arusha. Longido is home to maasai people, rare birds and mammals.
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MAMBA ND MARANGU CULTURAL TOURISM (KILIMANAJRO REGION)
- Mamba and Marangu in the Kilimanjaro region have both natural and cultural heritage to offer the tourists. There are more than 7 waterfalls in the vicinity, unique flora with tree, flower and fruit nurseries and fauna.
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MARA ART CENTRE AND CULTURAL TOURISM (MARA REGION)
- Situated on the western side of serengeti national park, from Ikoma gate. Nyamuswa cultural tourism programme exposes visitors to the way of life of Waikizu people and beautiful landscape with hills, mountains and valleys filled with water where conoeing can perfectly bring you closer to aquatic
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ENGARASERO CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Engarasero village is located on the southern side of the famous lake Natron. Lake Natron is a salt lake located in northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border, in the eastern branch of the East African Rift.
- GETTING THERE,
Engaraserovillage lies about 220 kms North-western of Arusha town on the lower slopes of OldonyoLengai on the Southern edge of lake Natron.
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ENGARUKA CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Situated 63 km north of MTO WA MBU, on the road to OldonyoLengai and lake Natron lies at the foot of the Rift Valley escapment. It is an important historic site as some 500 years ago, a farming community of several thousand people chose to develop and indiginous 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.
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EE-YEIYO CULTURAL TOURISM (ARUSHA REGION)
- Located 25 kms North east of the town of Arusha, off Arusha- Moshi road on Momela road next door to the Arusha national park.
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CHILUNGA CULTURAL TOURISM (MOROGORO REGION)
- Morogoro 195 km west of Dares- salaam, is a beautiful region with Ulugurumountains, can be found natural forests and endemic bird species. Apart from these attractions, visitors can enjoy mountain hikes, historical sites, waterfalls, panoramic view points and glimpses of the local culture.
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BUTIAMA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL TOURISM (MARA REGION)
- Butiama is the birthplace and burial location of the father of the nation, Mwalimu Julius KambarageNyerere, the founding president of Tanzania who began his political career in the early 1950s, led Tanzanians to independence in 1961, and remained in politics until his voluntary retirement in 1985. Get an insight of the life history and the way of life of the Zanaki people. Appreciate beautiful landscapes with hills, mountains and learning about their Kinship leadership system.
- GETTING THERE;
- 60 Kilometres from Ndabaka gate (Western gate to Serengeti national park).
