Sanya Village Cultural Tour
This Sa
nya village is located in Western Kilimanjaro where there are suitable activities to do. Maasai “bomas” are sparsely scattered in Sinya, with a total population of no more than 2.000 people living in a huge area. These Maasai are still living the traditional way and are not used to the commercial relationship with tourists that is common in more visited areas. They are spectacularly dressed and follow all the traditional ceremonies. They are very friendly and we have been able to develop a privileged relationship with them. This is a Community Conservation Project benefiting the Maasai of Sinya. Activities may also include game drives, walking safaris escorted by Maasai warriors, and interaction with the local Maasai including participation in ceremonies if available.
Location: Western Kilimanjaro
Duration: 3 hours
Maasai Village Visit
Enrich your safari holiday with a visit to a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro highlands – perhaps including a leisurely walk to the village across the rolling hills of the plateau. Spend time with the villagers, find out about their way of life, and join in their exuberant singing and dancing. On arrival at the village, you will be greeted more traditionally with plenty of singing and dancing, whereby you can participate on the traditional dances! There is also an opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork. You may also get the chance to meet and speak to villagers in their homes – questions are very welcome and your guide will happily interpret if needed. You can also purchase handmade leather and beadwork from the villagers, although these are also available in the camp
shop.
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Hadzabe & Datoga tribe at Lake Eyasi
The Hadzabe Bushmen tribe live in and around Lake Eyasi which is found on the southeast of Ngorongoro Highlands. Once you are there you will visit the Hadzabe tribe and learn about their different traditions and daily life whereby you will get an opportunity to hunt with them, practice bow and arrow skills and learn about fruit picking with the women. You will also visit the Datoga tribe and about their art of blacksmith. You will learn the process from when metal is smelted and make different jewelry and arrows. After doing these activities, you will have lunch and drive back to Arusha or Karatu region for your further relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Location: Lake Eyasi
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Mto Wa Mbu Village Visit
Mto Wa Mbu Village offers a very rare experience for visitors! Here, around 120 tribes are found in the village. It’s a cross-cultural melting pot with probably the most exotic mix of languages and customs found anywhere in Tanzania. When you enjoy a visit to the village you’ll be in the heart of the Northern Safari Circuit in Tanzania, so time spent here will be a welcome respite from your safari activities. Mto Wa Mbu Village is close to Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park in the Great Rift Valley. During your visit in this village, you will have a lot of opportunities to experience and learn about the cultural ways of life of different tribes in this area. You will also get a chance to visit the local schools and farms in the area where rice and banana are grown. You can also have a lesson on how local brew is made from the crops grown in the area and have a cup of it.
Other activities that are found are like the biking tour and tuk tuk rides around the village interacting with the locals in the area. After these activities, you will end up in a Swahili cooking lesson where you will learn how the local tasty food is made and participate in the process before having a delicious plate of cooked food and fresh fruits.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
