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Kampala City Walking Tour Refugee Community Visits offers you a unique opportunity to see Kampala's local life and meet Uganda’s refugee community.

On this 2-hour walking tour of Kampala you will be with a local guide by your side, wander the capital’s lively streets and experience the city as the locals do. Visit a women’s training center and find out how it empowers East Africa’s refugees.

Browse the vibrant stalls at two city markets, marvel at the architecture of Kampala Hindu Temple, Uganda National Mosque and Lubiri Palace, and meet members of the local refugee community.

Kampala City Walking Tour Refugee Community Visits Tour Highlight

* Make a royal visitation at Lubiri Palace to learn about one of the oldest Ugandan kingdoms
* Explore the streets of Kampala, visiting local attractions like the Nakasero and Owino markets
* See Uganda’s only skyscraper mosque, the Gaddafi National Mosque, that seats an impressive 15,000 worshipers
* Visit a local NGO, refugee community to see what programs are supporting and empowering the refugee community
* Learn about Uganda’s social issues through the personal stories of struggle and success from East African refugees

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Kampala City Walking Tour Kisenyi Slum is for those who love sightseeing on foot. Get to see the daily life and meet locals from Kampala's largest slum on this 4-hour walking tour of Kampala.

With an expert guide leading the way, stroll through the bustling streets and discover the Ugandan capital through the eyes of a local.

Visit the Ugandan Parliament building, peruse the stalls at two city markets, admire the elaborate architecture of Kampala Hindu Temple, Lubiri Palace and Uganda National Mosque, and hear the heartrending stories of residents from the Kisenyi slum.

Kampala City Walking Tour Kisenyi Slum Highlights

* 4-hour walking tour of Kampala and the Kisenyi slum
* Visit the Ugandan Parliament building and discover how the country achieved independence
* Learn about Slum Aid Project and their efforts to improve the lives of those in Kampala’s slums
* See Lubiri Palace and enjoy panoramic city vistas from the top of the Uganda National Mosque
* Wander through Kampala's streets and visit local spots such as Nakasero Market and the Old Taxi Park
* Explore the Kisenyi slum and hear heartrending stories from the residents about how they came to live there

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Kampala City Tour Uganda is a city sightseeing trip of the capital city of Uganda. Kampala has an interesting and exciting city life that can be fully experienced during day time.

Our Kampala city tour package takes you to Kampala city centre and around the busy and interesting places of the city.  After an early breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel/ residence and depart for the Kampala city tour.

Places of intrest in Kampala includes; Kasubi tombs, Kabaka's lake, Bahai temple, Mengo palace, Independence monuments, Uganda museum, Namugongo Shrine among others.

We first visit the Kasubi tombs to view the four graves of the traditional kings (kabaka) of the Buganda kingdom. Then continue to Namirembe cathedral (old Anglican missionary church in Uganda) to learn about its history and achievements.

We also visit Rubaga catholic cathedral and the miracle centre cathedral (one of the biggest born again churches in East and Central Africa). Proceed to the Kabaka's lake and then have lunch at any place of your interest.

After lunch our Kampala City Tour Uganda continues were we drive to Makerere University – the oldest University in East Africa. Then connect to Bahai temple the only temple of this faith in Africa.

Proceed to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine before returning to the hotel for overnight or transferring to the Airport to evening flight.

0800 Hours: Pick you up from the hotel and depart for Kampala City centre. The drive takes you to the Independence monument, then to the Parliament of Uganda.

Proceed to the Kasubi tombs to view the four graves of the traditional kings (kabaka) of the Buganda kingdom.  Then continue to Namirembe cathedral (old Anglican missionary church in Uganda) to learn about its history and achievements. 

We also visit Rubaga catholic cathedral and the miracle centre cathedral (one of the biggest born again churches in East and Central Africa). Proceed to the Kabaka's lake before lunch.

1230 Hours: Lunch break at any place of your interest.

1400 Hours: After lunch our Kampala City Tour Uganda continues were we drive to Makerere University – the oldest University in East Africa. Then connect to Bahai temple the only temple of this faith in Africa.

Proceed to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine and the crafts village at National Theater before heading back ending your day’s excursion.

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Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour is a 2 to 3 hour guilt-free shopping trip with lunch at the Shanga River House Restaurant in Arusha. 

Shanga River House is a for-profit organization that teaches and supports the local disabled who make beautiful souvenirs ranging from glass jewelry [great way to recycle] to fabric products like elephant pillows and bags.

They also partner with other local designers/ organizations that help the local community and wildlife. Shanga River House workshops and shop are open 7 days a week from 0930 Hours to 1630 hours.

Shanga is simply amazing. People with disabilities, some who might otherwise be tossed away or ignored by society, are empowered through art, and they make some beautiful things on-site using recycled materials.

Trash is a big problem in Tanzania; people burn it, and there was plenty along the side of the road, so being able to channel that trash into beautiful merchandise goes a long way in keeping this beautiful country clean.

Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour

Arusha Shanga River House Lunch Crafts Store Day Tour includes Shanga’s art workshop areas where you get to meet some of the artisans behind the glassware, beads, paintings, and fabrics for sale in the store.

As you wind your way through Shanga, you will marvel at beautiful decor like walls of recycled wine bottles that magnified the warm light and make a lovely noise when gently moved.

Shanga has people making beaded jewelry and cloth from recycled materials. They have stuffed elephants made from men’s’ shirts. You will be tempted to buy stuff for your family.

There is so much talent, pride, and focus in the artists at Shanga, and it is fun to watch them work.

All done by 42 disabled Tanzanian tribes who never had a chance to work before. After the tour you will visit River House restaurant on its grounds, which offers delicious lunches and coffees in a serene and breathtaking environment.

It was well worth the trip and an enchanting place to spend the day.

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Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village is a full day excursion from Arusha to the village of Mto Wa Mbu. The driving time from Arusha to Mto Wa Mbu village is 2.5 Hours.

Mto Wa Mbu village is situated 120 Kilometers from Arusha on your way to the National Parks in Northern Tanzania, just at the foot of the Rift Valley.

Mto wa Mbu village is the entry port to Lake Manyara National Park; the park with the tree climbing lions and many birds. It also conveniently on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti which makes it an ideal rest place for most safari travelers.

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village offers you different tours that show you the scenic beauty and cultural diversity of Mto wa Mbu.

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village Activities

* Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
* A climb to Balaa hill from where you can oversee the whole town
* A view into the culture of the many different tribes living in the area
* A walk through the farms in the green oasis at the foot of the Rift Valley
* A trip to the Miwaleni lake and waterfall, where papyrus plants grow abundantly
* Visits to development projects that aim at improving agriculture and start income generating activities for the farmers

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village Itinerary

0800 Hours: Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village departs from your hotel/ Residence after breakfast. You drive to the village of Mto wa Mbu on the shores of Lake Manyara for a cultural walk.

1030 Hours: Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mto Wa Mbu Village walks will offer you a chance to catch a rare glimpse of some of the fascinating different cultures of East Africa. It is home to over 100 Tanzania tribes.

Mto wa Mbu is quite possibly the only place where you can hear Bantu, Nilotic, Khoisan and Cushitic accents spoken in the same market place together with the diverse lifestyles and heritage that comes with these people.

Our first stop is at the rice fields, where you learn how to grow and harvest rice. The next stop along the way is at an embankment covered with bushes and plants, where you learn about the different plants medicinal qualities.

From here you visit a Wood Carving workshop then to a local art gallery.  You will walk through a local village and learn about how they construct houses – starting with the inexpensive mud houses, to the stone walled houses.

Your walking tour takes you through Maize farms and then into Banana plantations, with Yellow, Green and Red Bananas. You will also visit a local school to see children learning the alphabet in both English and Swahili.

After the school visit, you will head to the village pub to learn about the production process of the local banana beer and wine.

After the pub, you will be offered a local lunch. After lunch you can choose to climb to Balaa hill from where you can oversee the whole town or take a game drive into Lake Manyara National Park.

1800 Hours: Later return back to Arusha in the evening.

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Arusha Cultural Day Tour Ilkidinga Village is a full day excursion from Arusha to the village of Ilkidinga which lies 7 kilometers north of Arusha town, Tanzania.

The drive from Arusha takes only 30 minutes.  Walking from Arusha is also possible but it will take you 2 hours to reach the starting point of the tour.

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Ilkidinga Village will give you the opportunity to experience traditional Wa-arusha culture. Spend a day walking around the hills of Ilkidinga and get some insight into traditional African culture. 

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Ilkidinga Village Highlights

* Enjoy some real traditional dancers. You can join to dance!
* A visit to a traditional healer, who is ready to answer all your questions
* A visit to the craftsmen prepared by the Mainyoito Women’s Group at one of the households
* A visit to the primary school where money generated from tourism is used to rehabilitate the school
* A walk through coffee plantations and open fields where potatoes, cabbages, maize, beans e.t.c are cultivated
* A visit to a local Wa-arusha traditionally built household to get an idea of how an extended family lives together
* Hiking along narrow footpaths, crossing a canyon and climbing small hills to enjoy the scenery overlooking Arusha town

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Ilkidinga Village Itinerary

0900 Hours: Arusha Cultural Day Tour Ilkidinga Village departs from your hotel/ residence. We pick you up and transfer you to the village starting point.

From here you will walk down to the Ngarenaro river, cross it and start climbing Leleto hill. Once at the top of Leleto hill you will enjoy a view on the Maasai steppe and its volcanoes.

You will continue to walk through the fields to the forest reserve of Mount Meru National Park. Along the way you will have a rest stop at Ilkisongo viewpoint.

1230 Hours: Proceed back to Sembeo’s household where the women’s group will offer you a sumptuous lunch.

1400 Hours: After lunch you will get to visit with a  traditional healer, the craftsmen group and later visit the canyon. A primary school visit is also included in the tour.

After the school tour you have the option to ride back to Arusha or walk back. The walk will take about 2 hours.

1800 Hours: We return back to our hotel/ residence.

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Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village is a full day excursion to the village of Ngiresi. The Ngiresi Village is situated 7 kilometers 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 (Masai tribe). Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village gives you a  first-hand look into the real life of the Wa-arusha tribe.

You get to meet them in the countryside and learn about their Culture and way of way of life.

Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village Activities

* Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a local family
* Learn about the Wa-arusha culture (old stories, traditional houses)
* A guided tour to some farms on the green and steep slopes of Mt. Meru
* Take a walk towards the Forest Reserve in Olgilai, the neighboring village
* Visit the beautiful Navuru waterfall, surrounded by walls covered with abundant vegetation
* A visit to one or two development projects in the village (soil conservation, irrigation, cross breeding, biogas, fish nursery)

Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village Itinerary

0800 Hours: Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village departs early morning for Ngiresi, just outside of Arusha. You will be welcomed with coffee and tea at Mzee Loti's farm. After, a local guide speaking good English will tell you about the history, culture and daily life of the village.

The guide will also take you around the village to show you the different development project in Ngiresi village which include biogas, crossbreeding and soil conservation projects on the farm.

Next, you will take a walk to some nearby homes, where you will see the various types of traditional Masai and Wa-arusha houses. Back at Mzee Loti's farm, you get a traditional meal cooked by the Juhudi women's group.

1300 Hours: After lunch you will take a walk towards the Forest Reserve in Olgilai, the neighboring village. A small path will lead you into the steep canyon of the Themi river. Hornbills and blue monkeys are seen playing around.

You will cross the river several times before reaching the beautiful Navuru waterfall, surrounded by walls covered with abundant vegetation.

1600 Hours: After, return back to Mzee Loti's farm to board our vehicle and transfer back to Arusha.

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Arusha Cultural Half Day Tour Ngiresi Village is a half day excursion to the village of Ngiresi. The Ngiresi Village is situated 7 kilometers 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 (Masai tribe). Arusha Cultural Half Day Tour Ngiresi Village gives you a  first-hand look into the real life of the Wa-arusha tribe.

You get to meet them in the countryside and learn about their culture and way of way of life.

Arusha Cultural Half Day Tour Ngiresi Village Activities

* Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a local family
* Learn about the Wa-arusha culture (old stories, traditional houses)
* A guided tour to some farms on the green and steep slopes of Mt. Meru
* Climb to Lekimana hill to have a good vantage point view over Arusha town and the surrounding Masai plains
* A visit to one or two development projects in the village (soil conservation, irrigation, cross breeding, bio gas, fish nursery)

Arusha Cultural Half Day Tour Ngiresi Village Itinerary

0900 Hours: Arusha Cultural Half Day Tour Ngiresi Village departs in the morning for Ngiresi, just outside of Arusha. You will be welcomed with coffee and tea at Mzee Loti's farm. After, a local guide speaking good English will tell you about the history, culture and daily life of the village.

The guide will also tell you about the different development project in Ngiresi which include biogas, crossbreeding and soil conservation projects on the farm.

Next, you will take a walk to some nearby homes, where you will see the various types of traditional Masai and Wa-arusha houses. From there you take a walk and climb Lekimana hill to have a good vantage point view over Arusha town and the surrounding Masai plains.

On a clear day, Mt. Kilimanjaro is visible. You descend Lekimana hill on a different route and proceed to visit Ngiresi primary school.

1300 Hours: Back at Mzee Loti's farm, you get a traditional meal cooked by the Juhudi women's group.

1400 Hours: After lunch we board our vehicle and transfer back to Arusha.

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Arusha National Park Day Safari Canoeing Trip is a canoe safari + a game drive excursion into the Arusha National Park.  Arusha National Park is located 29 kilometers east of Arusha city and approximately 60 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The Canoeing boat trip is done on Momella Lakes locate in the park. The Momella Lakes are a collection of multiple lakes. Underground water channels mostly feed the lakes and the water level tables are supported by rainfall at various times of the year.

The water feeding into the lake is rich in minerals of varying types allowing various types of bird life to be attracted to the lakes like flamingoes, little grebes, herons, Egyptian geese and lots more.

0800 Hours: Arusha National Park Day Safari canoeing trip departs from your hotel to Arusha National Park. The drive takes about an hour.

0900 Hours: After presentation on safety procedures, you will canoe for 2.5 Hours on the Small Momella Lake, with great views of the forest back drop. 

A canoe safari is a wonderful way to view wildlife in their natural surroundings while being a bit physically active. The trip consists in a circumnavigation of the entire Little Momella Lake, which takes about 2 .5 hours. Around every bend and there are many, a different vista.

The perspective, from essentially ground-level, is entirely different from that offered on foot or in a vehicle and the opportunity to get in some fairly rigorous exercise (if you're of a mind to do so) extremely welcome after so many hours in a airline seat.

You will be within a few yards of several giraffe at the water's edge, drinking and watching, with considerable interest, as you glided by. Many birds. A boomslang in the tree above you.

A lazy cape buffalo lounging on the bank, within spitting distance. Even sharing the same territory as a hippo family. Other great photographic opportunities include waterbuck, black and white colobus monkeys and bushbuck.

There are over 600 species of birds in the park. On clear days one can see Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro in a distance – all from the exciting luxury stable two-person canoes.

Guests canoe on their own canoes around the various small bays in the lake finding new adventures around every corner. The Arusha National Park is home to good numbers of beautiful tall blonde giraffes which are also seen near the lake areas.

1200 Hours: After your canoeing experience, enjoy a picnic lunch by the water.

1300 Hours: After lunch, you enjoy an afternoon game drive. There is a small crater to visit where one can see both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather is good.    

1500 Hours: Enjoy a game drive en route back to Arusha.

1700 Hours: Arrive back in Arusha and drop off at your hotel/ residence

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Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mulala Village is an exciting full day excursion from Arusha to the village of Mulala, Tanzania.  Mulala village is located on the slopes of Mount Meru about 40 kilometers from Arusha town along the Arusha-Moshi highway.

The Mulala village is a typical rural setting on the southern slopes of Mt. Meru and surrounded by spectacular scenery. The women of Mulala have united in the form a Women's organization Group.

Through this group, they try to support economic activities of the members and start new income-generating projects.

Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mulala Village Highlights

Our Arusha Cultural Day Tour Mulala Village include the following experience which are refreshing as well as entertaining;

* Nice garden where you will relax and enjoy a wholesome lunch prepared by the local women
*  A scenic walk through the coffee and banana farms providing a glimpse of every day challenges at work
* Walking in the forest reserve or by the Marisha river bank to enjoy views of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro
* Tour Mama Anna's local cheese production and see the finished product supplied to the nearby hotels and markets
* Visit the farms of the Women's Organization group. The women will explain their farming methods and show you the various economic activities they have started, like cheese-making and bread-making

0830 Hours: Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Mulala Village, situated on the southern slopes of Mount Meru about 40 kilometers from Arusha.

Mulala is a typical rural village where most people are subsistence farmers, raising coffee, bananas, fruit and vegetables in addition to keeping livestock for milk and meat.

The women there have come together to form a support group to enable and enhance their economic activities such as cheese and bread making and farming.

0930 Hours: Upon arrival you will be greeted by singing and dance. You will have a cup of tea or coffee before setting you on the farm for a tour led by a local guide.

In addition to visiting Mama Anna’s cheese making dairy, you will have a 1½ hour guided walk whereby you can visit all five members of the Agape women’s group and learn about their various activities.

Here also you will visit with the village’s traditional healer who can tell you about the history of the Meru tribe. You can also visit with local artisans or farmers who will provide extensive explanations about their work.

1300 Hours: You will have lunch prepared by the women’s group in the village.  Local lunch includes beef stew, ugali (corn meal cooked to a play-dough-like thickness), vegetables, rice, beans, and fruit.

1400 Hours: You can also take a 2 hour guided walk to the Marisha River enjoying the lush vegetation, birds and primates that surround the area. 

Later you can move up Lemeka Hill for scenic views of the area including Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro and the Masai plains that surround the area.

1700 Hours: You will return to Arusha in the late afternoon, drop off at your hotel