Experience the charm of the friendliest and welcoming people on earth with the most diversified culture. Our cultural tours allow you to explore rain forests, big waterfalls, magnificent views, ethnic tribal villages, and the amazing Tanzanians. Our local guides will take you to the authentic villages in Tanzania where you can peep into the tribal’s lifestyle and various rituals they follow. Take a tour to the tribal villages of Tanzania during your stay and learn hunting techniques, enjoy delicious authentic local food, gain more knowledge about their medicine and wildlife.
Meeting Maasai tribes is on many people’s bucket list after seeing photos of Maasai warriors jumping high in the air, with the African savanna as their backdrop. We offer a stop in a Maasai village in Ngorongoro Crater, promising a wonderful experience. Wearing their traditional red robes with elaborate beadwork and bells, the Maasai are the most known of all nomadic tribes out there.
Found in small communities, dotted around the Serengeti Plateau and Lake Eyasi in Tanzania, the Hadza people are a group of under 1000 people deemed to be the last real hunter-gathers on earth. Despite outside interference and attempts, over the last two centuries, to introduce agriculture and Christianity to the Hadza, the majority continue to live in a traditional way, without fixed abode, crops, calendars or many belongings, as they live the life our distant ancestors once lived, all the way into the 21st century. The Hadza are speculated to have lived in their current territory for around 10,000 years and various genetic studies have concluded that the tribe is not related genetically to any other people on earth, meaning they are extremely unique. Furthermore, their language is not connected to any other languages, even in the region, and they have mainly stayed within their community throughout the many generations. Their contact with outside parties, be them other tribes or foreigners, has been mostly hostile, which has resulted in their relative anonymity and their resistance to modern life, thus far.
Living in groups of 20-30 people, except for in berry season, where multiple groups will join up in the hunt for berries, the Hadza people have no governing hierarchy with conflict mainly being solved personally or by the offending party moving to a different group, voluntarily. The communities practice co-operative child raising with all members of the community looking after each other’s children. Due to the nature of their way of life, the Hadza people migrate with the seasons to ensure they can obtain the best seasonal produce, therefore they have little belongings and can set up shelters in just a few hours. In the dry season, they will often sleep beneath huge trees instead of setting up camp, and without calendars or watches, the Hadza keep time by observing the moon cycle. The men of the Hadza forage individually and will look for honey, fruit (baobab is a favorite) and occasionally wild game. They will feed themselves throughout the day, and bring the rest back to the camp to share out. The women, on the other hand, tend to forage in groups and focus on picking wild berries. The community will adjust their diets to the availability of the season and they have been described as highly skilled and opportunistic hunters.
The Hadza can be said to be one of the most unique tribes in Tanzania due to their hunter-gather existence and their ancient way of living. They are the only people allowed to hunt animals in the Serengeti and recent studies have suggested that the Hadza way of life might hold the key to good health! Due to their hunter-gather diet and the variety and seasonality of the foods they consume, Hadza people have fascinated scientists and doctors who have discovered that they have a variety of rare health-promoting microbes in their body, that are non-existent in the western world. The more microbes a person has the more likely they are to avoid immune diseases and extend their life, and doctors are beginning to investigate what lessons we can learn and implement into our own lives from the health of the Hadza people. The Hadza, despite living an extremely traditional lifestyle, might be paving the way to a longer life for the rest of the world. Tanzania is an unmissable destination for safari holidays and epic wildlife experiences, but if you are thinking of visiting, don’t miss out on the unique culture and valuable life lessons that can be learned from the Hadza and other tribes of Tanzania.
Ng’iresi is situated 7 km out of Arusha, on the slopes of Mt. Meru. It is inhabited by farmers of the Waarusha tribe. The villages of Ng’iresia and Olgilai have the following on offer for visitors:
Visitors can choose between half and full day tours:
OCTI is part of Osotwa Mount Meru Community-Based Conservation with the local Community to improve the environment around Mount Meru through advocacy, tree planting education and mobilization of community groups women and young people.
On offer are the following:
Nature tours
All nature tour includes explanations of local flora and fauna by educated guides. OCTI offers several walking tours of local indigenous forest and conservation projects.
Welcome to the land of ‘Kolo rock paints’ a world class historical heritage site, an ancient rock art are remarkable not just for their quantity and quality, but for their astonishing time span, - million years ago. By your spare time you will stay with us for the very unique cultural tour, where you will experience traditional and customs of the local communities, Kondoa is among the oldest District, its set along the famous Road – Great North Road in Dodoma Region, Capital City of Tanzania.
There are different tour programmes offered by Kondoa-Irangi Cultural Tourism Programme
The following are on offer:-
Kolo rock paintings and other site of an ancient rock.
Kolo village walk around tour
Kondoa town tour.
Cycling tour
Village staying tour
Sandawe semi bushmen visiting tour.
Traditional honey harvesting
Visiting medicine woman.
Traditional heals tour.
Sambwa hill trekking tour
“Welcome to Moshi town to explore the nature and cultural beauty around the area”
Located 3 kilometres South East of Moshi town on the foot of one of the incredible wonder of nature of Mount Kilimanjaro, while in Rau, you will enjoy the astonishing beauty of undisturbed nature forest of Rau with its numbers of flora and fauna species, bee keeping projects and cultural heritage in MandakaMnono village where the established Lower Moshi Irrigation projects allows farmers to cultivate the rice plots and other crops throughout the year.
The following tours are offered
Rau nature forest walks.
Village cultural walk.
Bird watching.
Market tour.
Rice farming tour.
We organise extended biking tour.
Volunteer Opportunities
Tree planting projects (Giving back to the Nature)
Local foods preparation and tasting
Welcome to KilwaKisiwani and SongoMnara ruins which are UNESCO’s World Heritage sites which was once the East Africa trading city port linking Mwanamutapa Kingdom (Zimbambwe) with Middle East, Persia, Indonesia and China. The cultural influence of all these communities can be witnessed at Kilwa today. Kilwa is located 300Km South of Dar-es-salaam. The following activities are on offer to our esteemed visitors; A cultural insight of the surrounding communities Dhow boat trip around Kilwa Island
Half day tour options:
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 towns that are approximately 65kms away. 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.
We people of Mirerani have organized the following for you;
‘100% Authentic Maasai Culture and Tanzanite experience’
There are various options for the tours:
Half day tours: 2-5 Hours
Babati district is located along the Arusha - Dodoma road in the Rift Valley, South of Lake Manyara Park and West of Tarangire. In both Babati and the nearby Hanangdistric. The people follow their tribal culture and traditions closely and visitors can mix freely with them to observe their lifestyle. The area has a rich birdlife with over 400 species.
The highlights of a tour to the area are:
There are various tour options:
Half day tour
You visit Managhat village, original home of the Gorowa tribe, to see dairy farming activities, farming with ox ploughs, a bio-gas system local Gorowa huts and optionally a Killer Bee-keeping project at the bottom of Mount Kwaraa.
One day tour
You walk to Managhat village and climb Bambaay Hill from where you see the beautiful Rift Valley landscape with Lake Babati and Lake Manyara and the Maasai Steppe to the east. Later, visit a respected Gorowa tribesman, MzeeKwaraa, for an insight on Gorowa culture, marriage ceremonies, rain prayers, burial, religious and circumcision rituals. Optionally, you can row, fish and view hippos on Lake Babati using local canoes.
Situated on the Western side of Serengeti National Park, 45Km 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 wildebeest Migration route where with proper timing, you will witness animals on the move to the Northern part of Serengeti ecosystem.
The following are on offer:
There are various options for the tours:
Half day tour:
Walk through Mugumu town, to the local market, precede to the local art gallery and local shoe makers. Proceed to local settlements in the town to Serengeti Cultural Centre where a collection of various traditional artifacts is found in a small Museum. Visit a large Kopje found in the village which is a breeding ground for various mammals and birds as well.
Full day tour:
Walk to through a village and visit a traditional Wakuryaboma, to explore the culture of the people who have coexisted for many years with migratory wild animals of Serengeti ecosystem. Visit the kopjes found on village land get an insight of small scale farming by walking through small farms of millet, cassava and maize. Participate in various activities such as: grazing cattle in the field, milking cattle, fetching water from the river, participate in local food preparation. You can then visit a most respected traditional healer of the Wakurya tribe and listen to stories that make people understand African life in deep. Finally visit a local market with fresh farm produce and a cattle market found in our home town.
Volcanic mountains crater Lakes, green hills and lash valleys with hurling rivers – Rungwe District, Just south of Mbeya, is one of the loveliest areas of the country. When you’re traveling in the South of Tanzania, or if you’re on your way to Malawi or Zambia, Rungwe is not to be missed! Stay for a day or two and hike, relax and explore this unspoiled part of Tanzania.
The following is on offer:
Mount Rungwe
One of the highest mountains of Tanzania, Mount Rungwe (2,960m) dominates the area. This great volcano, active over the past million years, can be climbed on a full day hike. The climb takes you through tropical forest, upland scrub and rock terrain. You might even see the recently discovered monkey species, the Highland Mangabey.
Ngozi Crater Lake
Ngozi is another million year old volcano that can be climbed. The centre of this volcano collapsed and has later been infilled by the Ngozi Crater Lake. Climb to the top through dense bamboo forest and tropical vegetation. When you reach the rim, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake, lying 200 meters below.
The Bridge of God
In the Kiwira valley, you can find a famous local attraction: the Bridge of God (Daraja la Mungu). A millions of years old rock forms a natural bridge that crosses the river. This bridge is only one of the attractions here. Just a few kilometers up the valley is the ‘cooking pot’, where the Kiwira River falls into a seething cauldron or sump, and the Marasusa waterfalls.
Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi)
Relax on the shores of Tanzania’s third largest lake at Matema beach in the neighboring Kyela district. From the wide, sandy beach of Matema you have spectacular view of Lake Nyasa and the Livingstone Mountains. Swim, snorkel, canoe and … relax! Rungwe Tea and Tours, a cultural tourism program set up by the RSTGA, the local tea farmers Association, offers you tours to these and other beautiful places. Scenic drivers and beautiful hikes will make your stay in Rungwe a memorable one. To explore the area, the town of Tukuyu makes a great starting point. It offers accommodation of all standards. Getting there: There are daily buses from Dar es Salaam to Tukuyu that take 12 hours to reach. Once there, ask for the offices of Rungwe Tea & Tours.
Morogoro 195 km west of Dar es Salaam, is a beautiful region with the Uluguru Mountains, can natural forests and endemic bird species. Apart from these attractions, visitors an enjoy mountain hikes, historical sites, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints and glimpses of the local culture.
The following tours can be organized:
Morning Side tour
Walk through Towelo and Ruvuma village to Morning Side, an old German settlement. Walk back through scenic farmlands.
Madola tour
Visit Madola village to meet a traditional healer.
Usolo tour
Drive through Mikuyunicentre to Usolo where you can enjoy walking, fishing, and meeting the locals.
Nugutu traditional village tour
Participate in village life of the Walugulu people-try traditional food and drink, dance with them and learn to make handicrafts.
Kinole village tour
There are three options available under this tour:
1. Start from Kinole village and come down the Uluguru Mountains to Morogoro, passing a historical site on the way.
2. Start from Kinole village towards Morogoro through a forest reserve, where you can watch the antics of blue monkeys and black and white colobus monkeys.
3. Start from Kinole village towards Morogoro through Tegetero and Bangilo villages and forest reserves. Here too, you have the opportunity of seeing blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and birds.
Lupanga tour
Start from Morogoro and pass through lush farmlands before you go uphill to the second highest peak of the Uluguru. Enjoy the waterfalls, rainforest, endemic species of birds, insects and monkeys.
Bunduki tour
Swim and camp at the Hululu waterfall site.
Lukwangulu Plateau tour
A panoramic view is on offer from the only plateau in the Ulugurus. There is the option of staying overnight with the villagers.
Maasai village tour
Stay overnight in a Maasai village with the colourful tribe and partake in their traditional meals and markets.
Town tour
Take a tour of Morogoro town-walk, drive or ride. This can be arranged by the tourist office.
Kibwe waterfall tour
Walk to the seasonal Kibwe waterfall and view Morogoro town from the peaks of the Uluguru Mountains.
Kigurunyembe tour
Feel the cool waters of a rock stream and take a dip. Or just camp beside it and refresh yourself.
The Usambara Mountains situated in the north-eastern part of Tanzania, are known for their pleasant climate, beautiful viewpoints and fertile slopes. Favoured by the Germans and English during colonial times, the area is rich in historical buildings from the period.
The following is on offer:
A visit to panoramic viewpoint from the mountainside
A visit to several development project in district–soil conservation, irrigation, cross-breeding, a forestation and health care
A climb to Kwa Mongo, the mountain home to beautiful butterflies conservation,
Walks through dense natural forest and along small rivers that race downhill
A glimpse of the history and daily life of the Wasambara farmers
A visit to a traditional pottery village
There are many day walking tours from Lushoto:
A home of Swahili Culture
Pangani is a small town in East Africa’s coast that was 50 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. Here you will enjoy coastline with clean beaches where endangered Green Turtles breeds, historic sites, coral reefs, Old Port as well as great diversity of tropical marine dwellers.
Pangani offers:
Green Turtle Experience:
An opportunity to explore the life of Endangered Green Turtles. Visits to nesting sites and get to know their breeding behavior
Cycling Tours:
Cycling tours around the town to the German fort, then proceed to Mwera, sisal plantations Kikokwe the first place where sisal was introduced to Eastern Africa by Dr. Richard Hindrof and adjacent villages. Other cycling tours can take you to Mkoma to see the Pemba channel, Mwanaunguja corals and bombarded German war ship to the beaches of Ushongo
Fishing with local fishermen
Where to stay:
A wide range of guest houses, hotels and lodges are available along the Indian Ocean beach and around the town of Pangani. Camping grounds are available in various places depending on nature of your tour around Pangani and neighbouring places. Tourist information office or tour guides can make arrangements for homestays and overnights in local guest houses, hotels and lodges when making hikes of several days within and around Pangani area.
Facilities for hire:
Camping facilities can be hired after providing a one day notice. Mountain bikes and engine boat can be hired in Pangani town at a reasonable price. Pangani Cultural Tourism Enterprise a boat that can be available at any time. For those planning to leave for Zanzibar through Pangani or Saadani National Park, hired boats are available.
Tailor-Made tours are bespoke adventures meaning you can choose everything from the level of accommodation you sleep in to how you travel on a tour of your choice.
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