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Cultural tourism in Tanzania. Added value!  by Kilimanjaro Tanzanite

Enriching your travel experience

Contributing to poverty alleviation 

Tanzania is endowed with the rich cultural heritage of 120 ethnic tribes. The Cultural Tourism Programme provides visitors with authentic cultural experiences that combine nature, scenery, folklore, ceremonies, dances, rituals, tales, art, handicrafts and hospitality that give a unique insight into the people's way of life. 

It is a rewarding experience to leave the safari vehicle behind and walk through the lush tropical slopes of Mt Meru or Mt Kilimanjaro while Maasai,  Waarusha, Wameru or Wachagga guides proudly describe their carefully cultivated shambas with coffee, bananas, fruits, vegetables and dairy cow farming. 

Discover how many steps it takes to grow, pick, dry, roast, pound and brew fresh aromatic coffee. Participate in the process yourself before enjoying the taste and taking home your very personal packet of Tanzanian coffee! In the pastoral areas of the north you can follow the Iraqw, Barbaiq, and Maasai tracks to explore almost forgotten traditions and a way of life that is closely linked to nature and wildlife. In southern Tanzania follow the famous drumbeats and let the Ndali dancers interpret the music and performances they inherited from their ancestors. Taste the local cuisine, with all the culinary variations of Ugali, Makande, Machalari, Pilau, Chapati, Nyama choma, and sample the local brew. 

Sense the culture and history of the Swahili people of coastal Tanzania. Explore the savannahs on a camel's back. Boat down a river or row in one of the many lakes while listening to hair-raising legendary tales! Paddle between mangroves and sail with the fishermen to pristine sandy islands. Climb a holy mountain and rest in the shade of a giant baobab tree in the Rift Valley. Meet the friendly inhabitants of Tanzania's "Switzerland" while hiking through the Usambara Mountains. Admire ancient irrigation systems or today's local craftsmanship. Listen to a traditional healer's diagnostic methods and obtain the correct remedial prescriptions.
For more information on tours associated with cultural tourism, read below link.
http://www.kili-tanzanitesafaris.com/culturalwalkingsafari.htm

While on Safari you can easily combine cultural tourism on your trip without disturbing your itinerary.

On arrival in Tanzania, at Arusha City first day before start of safari you can visit local villages around Arusha Outskirts. The Places like Ilkurot, Ng'iresi,Ilkindinga, Mulala, Longido, Monduli juu, Oldonyo Sambu, Tengeru are worthful visit. You can experience walking safaris, bird watching, hiking, trekking, farm and plantations, livestock, local market, ecotourism, maasai culture, camel riding, horse riding, biking, local communities schools and dispensaries etc.

While on Safari you can also see many cultural activities, there are villages around parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron.

The maasai village esilalei is nearly Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara. Mto wa mbu there is many cultural tourism activities, in Ngorongoro Conservation area you can visit maasai bomas, in Lake Eyasi you can see most primitive Bushmen (Datoga/Hadzabe) in their habitat.

Safari itineraries in Tanzania are shown in link below:
http://www.kili-tanzanitesafaris.com/safariitineraries.htm

On your way you can visit Curio Shops for local made quality arts and crafts products plus the jewels mined in Tanzania like Tanzanite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Diamond and many more.

In those curio shops there are wood carvings depicting wild animals like Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Rhinocerous e.t.c 

You can choose your jewel stone, like Tanzanites, Gold, Ruby etc

When planning and booking a safari holiday to Tanzania we know you are looking for affordable package and maximum enjoyment with Memorable experience. Understanding that we are able to provide you quality and useful safari package that value your money and time. Contact us for your next holiday in Tanzania

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Keywords : cultural tourism, maasai, hadzabe, datoga, bushmen, safari, wildlife safaris, tanzanite, serengeti, tarangire, lake manyara, ngorongoro crater, maasai bomas,olduvai gorge