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Cultural tourism in Tanzania started as a program to help rural communities enjoy the benefit of tourism sector in which they are a part of. The program is the effort and initiatives of the Dutch Development organization know as SNV which has been directly involved in Tanzania\u2019s community development programs, especially in the rural areas. The main goal is that rural communities should directly benefit from tourists who visit their areas. Cultural tourism allows local people such as Maasai, Pare, Sambaa, Wa-arusha, Gogo, Nyakyusa and Wazaramo to offer tours that show their culture, their sacred places of worship, economic activities, for example, farming, pastoralism and fishing.<\/p>\n

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The income generated is used by local people for specific development programmes, such as, the building of dispensaries, schools and cattle dip sites.<\/p>\n

BABATI\/HANANG \u2013 170 kms from Arusha
\nRift Valley\/Gorowa Culture \u2013 A special Barbaig cultural insight hike \u2013 An exclusive Mt. Hanang Climb \u2013 A fishing adventure with local canoes while viewing hippo\u2019s on Lake Babati \u2013 Gorowa story teller with information on rituals.<\/p>\n

ENGARUKA \u2013 180 kms from Arusha
\nRuined city\/Maasai \u2013 A guided walk through the mysterious ruined city \u2013 Thorough description of the past and present irrigation systems that keep the village green. \u2013 Bird-watching walks at the foot and slopes of the Rift Valley Escarpment.<\/p>\n

ILKIDING\u2019A \u2013 7 kms from Arusha
\nSlope Meru\/Wa Arusha \u2013 A view into Wa-arusha culture by visiting traditional healer and by tasting traditional food. \u2013 Walks through the fields on the slopes of Mt. Meru. \u2013 Visits to craftsmen who produce stools, knives, jewellery and other traditional objects.<\/p>\n

KISANGARA \u2013 90 kms from Moshi
\nNyumba ya Mungu Dam \u2013 Fishing expeditions at Nyumba ya Mungu Dam. \u2013 Spice tour and cooking traditional dishes \u2013 A visit to the Lembeni Herbal Hospital.<\/p>\n

LONGIDO \u2013 81 kms from Arusha
\nMaasai\/Mt. Longido \u2013 Walking safaris with Maasai warriors. \u2013 A climb up the impressive Longido Mountain \u2013 A view into the culture and daily life of the Maasai<\/p>\n

MAMBA\/MARANGU \u2013 30 kms from Moshi
\nSlopes Kilimanjaro\/Chagga \u2013 Walks by numerous waterfalls through lush green valleys with panoramic views of Kilimanjaro. \u2013 Visits to ancient hiding caves used during tribal wars. \u2013 Visit to blacksmiths using traditional methods.<\/p>\n

MKURU \u2013 50 kms from Arusha
\nMaasai\/Camel ride \u2013 A visit to the camel camp at the foot of Mt. Meru \u2013 Camel safaris varying in length half a day to one week \u2013 Bird-watching in the plains around Mkuru \u2013 A climb up Ol Doinyo Landaree, a pyramid mountain<\/p>\n

MTO WA MBU \u2013 120 kms from Arusha
\nMixed tribes\/fields\/rift \u2013 A walking tour of the farms and surrounding area at the foot of the Rift Valley \u2013 A trip to the Miwaleni Lake and Waterfall \u2013 A thorough explanation of the irrigation system \u2013 A view into the culture of the different tribes.<\/p>\n

NGIRESI \u2013 6 kms from Arusha
\nSlopes Meru\/Wa Arusha \u2013 A guided tour of farms on the green and steep slopes of Mt. Meru \u2013 A view into the Wa-arusha culture (traditional health care, building styles) \u2013 A visit to several development projects<\/p>\n

NORTH PARE \u2013 110 kms from Arusha
\nPare Culture\/hills \u2013 A walk through Kindoroko Forest Reserve \u2013 Thorough explanation on medicinal power of plants and herbs growing in the area \u2013 A view into the Pare culture (old stories).<\/p>\n

SOUTH PARE \u2013 160 kms from Arusha
\nPare Culture\/Mountains \u2013 A walk through the Chome Forest Reserve \u2013 A climb to Shengena Peak, the highest point in the Pare and Usambara Mountains \u2013 Walks to the Tona Moorland and Ranzi Dam<\/p>\n

PANGANI \u2013 350 kms from Moshi
\nCoast Culture\/slave history \u2013 A visit to a former slave labour camp and slave market site \u2013 A river cruise through the vast coconut plantations \u2013 A walk through Pangani historical town \u2013 A fishing experience with local fishermen<\/p>\n

WEST USAMBARA \u2013 270 kms from Moshi
\nWasambaa\/Mountains \u2013 A visit to viewpoints on the edge of the mountains. \u2013 Hikes through dense natural forests and along small tumbling rivers \u2013 Visits to irrigation and soil conservation projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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