Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village
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. Afterward, a local guide who speaks good English will tell you about the village’s history, culture, and daily life.
The guide will also take you around the village to show you the various development projects in Ngiresi, including biogas, crossbreeding, and soil conservation initiatives 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.
At 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 play around.
You will cross the river several times before reaching the beautiful Navuru waterfall, surrounded by walls covered with abundant vegetation. Afterward, we will return to Mzee Loti’s farm to board our vehicle and transfer back to Arusha.


Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village is a full-day excursion to the village of Ngiresi. Ngiresi Village is located 7 kilometers from Arusha, on the green, steep slopes of Mount Meru.
The village’s inhabitants are all farmers from the Wa-Arusha (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 life. Our Ng’iresi Cultural Tourism Programme from Arusha offers you an opportunity to meet the Masai people and learn about the Masai Culture.
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, bio-gas, fish nursery)
Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village Itinerary
0800 Hours: Arusha Ngiresi Village tour departs early morning for Ngiresi, just outside of Arusha. You will be welcomed with coffee and tea at Mzee Loti’s farm. Afterward, a local guide with good English will tell you about the village’s history, culture, and daily life.
The guide will also take you around the village to show you the various development projects in Ngiresi, including biogas, crossbreeding, and soil conservation initiatives 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 observed playing.
You will cross the river several times before reaching the beautiful Navuru waterfall, surrounded by walls covered with abundant vegetation.
1600 Hours: After, return to Mzee Loti’s farm to board our vehicle and transfer back to Arusha.
Arusha Cultural Full Day Tour Ngiresi Village Prices
Ngiresi Village Cultural Full-Day Tour Rates Include:
✓ Lunch
✓ Price per person
✓ Tour of Ngiresi Village as described above
✓ Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and drop-off at your hotel
✓ Visit the beautiful Navuru waterfall & Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* The Arusha Ngiresi Village tour can also be combined with a visit to the traditional healer at the edge of the forest
Ngiresi Village Cultural Full-Day Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of two persons required
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport
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