Arusha Cultural Tourism | Arusha Tours

Cultural tours: This is an amazing activity where you will be able to visit Mulala and Nkoranga villages located at the slopes of Mount Meru the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The cultural villages are found near Arusha national park and it takes about 45 minutes to one hour from Arusha town.

During the cultural tour you will be accompanied by a local guide who is well conversant with routes in the villages and this will help you interact with the Meru people, learn about their way of living, visit their homesteads, farmlands where they grow bananas, coffee, beans, cassava and rare cattle…..

Walk through the coffee plantation where you will learn about different steps of coffee growing, how coffee beans are peaked and roasted, grounded and packed, visit the bee keeping projects, taste the local honey,  taste local dishes, visit the cheese making factory, enjoy traditional songs from agape women, buy craft items, visit the local schools, health centers among others.

Maasai Boma Day Tour

Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress. The Maasai speak the Maa language.

An authentic glimpse into the distinctive Maasai culture is now accessible to Eco-tourists in Tanzania. Preservation of their proud traditions has set the Maasai apart from other indigenous groups in Tanzania, and embodies a side of Africa with which few outsiders can contact. 

We will offer you a memorable opportunity to interactively experience the Masai way of life through day trips. Guests will be able to participate in a variety of unique cultural activities, and encouraged to delve as deep into the experience as possible!

Ng’iresi is situated 7 kilometres out of Arusha on the green and steep slopes of Mount Meru. The inhabitants of the village are all farmers of the Wa-arusha tribe.

The Wa-arusha are family of the Masai, but have gradually shifted from pastoralism to agriculture. Some Wa-arusha are still living in the traditional bomas, others try hard to build up stone houses; some still depend on their cows, others have cultivated large plots. The village perfectly shows the transition from traditional into modern African life.

On the steep slopes agriculture is not an easy activity. If farmers don’t take preventive measures, soil erosion takes place rapidly. Many farmers now have started to place contour lines and build terraces. The irrigation system in the village further helps the farmers to increase their harvest. Some villagers even participate in other innovative projects, like a fish nursery, a biogas system and a cross breeding project.

All the activities take place on the magnificent slopes of Mount Meru, where small rivers race downhill cascading into impressive waterfalls. The volcanic activities of Mount Meru have created many small hills around Ng’iresi. Some of them easily can be climbed within an hour. From the top you have a beautiful view over the surrounding area.

Arusha Day Trips

Arusha town acts as a gateway for exciting day trips to various national parks in Tanzania such as Ngorongoro conservation area where you will have spectacular views of the Ngorongoro crater and big five mammals.

Going to Arusha national park where you will participate in amazing activities like game drives, canoeing on Momella lake, birding, guided nature walks, You can also Climb Mount which has a height of 4566 m (Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located in Arusha National Park, 70 Kilometres (43 miles) west of Mount Kilimanjaro) and lake Manyara national park which offers birding, game drive and boat safari activities.

Arusha is a great place to visit for tourists who want to explore the city, do some shopping, taste different local and international dishes, learn about the unique culture and go on day trips to different national parks in the northern circuit. For bookings and more information, you can contact Trip Insight Tanzania

The best place to get a feel for local life in Africa is the market, and in Arusha they are as colourful and interesting as they get. You’ll find everything from Maasai handicrafts and jewellery to fresh fruit, spices, carvings, and local textiles. Even if you’re not a shopper, visiting the markets is an unforgettable experience.

The Central Market on Bondeni Street (also known as Soko Kuu or “Big Market”) in the heart of the city can be a sensory overload, while the Kilombero Market on Sokione Road is smaller and a lot less overwhelming. Get ready to haggle — and beware of pickpockets.

Shop at the Maasai Women Fair Trade Centre

If you’re looking to buy handmade crafts from the local community, head to this little shop on Simeon Road. It was set up by the Maasai Women Development Organization (MWEDO), a non-governmental women-led organization established to empower women through access to education and health. Shopping here means you’re supporting a good cause and helping Maasai women get a stronger footing in Tanzania.

Visit the Natural History Museum

This is an excellent spot to learn about the archaeological history of Arusha, and to pick up info on the city’s German colonial history. It’s housed in an old German boma (fort) that dates back to the early 1900s. 

The museum has three parts, including a wing dedicated to the evolution of humans; much of what we know about the topic comes from fossils unearthed in Tanzania.

Wander through the Cultural Heritage Centre

The best place to get an understanding of Tanzanian culture and pick up some souvenirs is the Cultural Heritage Centre on the outskirts of Arusha. This unique attraction is a combination of mask museum, curio shop, spice centre, antique store, and precious stone counter. 

The Centre has hosted many famous people in the past, including former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his daughter, Chelsea.