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Daytrips

One day walking tour on the foothills of Mt. Meru

The tour starts from Arusha town to Oldonyo Sapuk village which lies around 2000 meters above sea level. Before you reach the village, the tour will take you through other villages where local people grow crops like coffee, banana, maize and vegetables. The Waarusha people who are related to the Maasai live in this village. It is about 7 km away from Arusha town. It lies on the foothills of Mount Meru where you can enjoy a nice panoramic view of Arusha, Mount Meru if the weather is clear, and landscapes around the area. This mountain is the fifth tallest mountain of Africa. There is a waterfall in the Reserve Forest of Mount Meru. It is possible to visit while on the tour but you need to have good shoes to walk down and up the steep slope to go to the waterfall. The tour takes about seven hours going and returning. While in the village you may visit the primary school or a ‘boma’, this is the local house of the Waarusha, and you will be able to learn about their culture, if you are interested.

One day walkingtrip at the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Moshi is the land of Chagga people; the people who are native to the Kilimanjaro region. You will walk on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The ‘roof of Africa’ is a splendid place to visit especially the waterfalls found in Materuni and Marangu Villages are worth to visit. You will enjoy countryside, local people, and depending on the weather, beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. On the way to the waterfall you stop at a viewpoint overlooking the breathtaking natural environment of green grass, a variety of trees, banana groves, and coffee plantations all surrounding the village below. You will also visit Marangu Gate which leads to the Marangu Route of Kilimanjaro National Park.

Songoro Hills, half-day / full-day

You will be picked up in Arusha and taken to the starting point. The walk will be organised by the Metto Cultural Tourism Programme office. This cultural tourism office supports the local people and nature. Walk up to Songoro Hills where you will have panoramic views of Mt. Meru, Kilimanjaro, Ngurdoto Crater in Arusha National Park, and Duluti Crater Lake. On the way back you will pass coffee and banana farms before finishing your tour with a visit to Mountain Green Dairy Factory and the KIWAHUMU vocational training centre. Eat the local food at Mama Elly’s house on the hill.

Hotsprings and Marangu Waterfalls

Half way between Arusha and Moshi you will find a fairy-like oasis in the middle of a deserted area. Here you can go swimming in the nicely warm water with turtles while the monkeys play in the trees above. Then you will drive to the Marangu waterfalls where you will take steep stairs to descend to the waterfall. Here it is also possible to swim, although the water is colder. After you enjoyed your lunch you will drive back to Arusha, with a good possibility of seeing the highest mountain of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Walking tour in Arusha Town

A half day walking/driving tour through Arusha town. You will start at the many coffee plantations just outside Arusha. After which you will visit the local market where people sell fruits, vegetables, meat and pots & pans. The guide will tell you about typical Tanzanian food, like Ugali, ndizi and the many tropical fruits you will find on the market. Then it is time to do some shopping for beautiful craftworks, paintings and jewellery at the craft market. After lunch you will be taken back to your accommodation.

Visit the Meserani snakepark and Maasaimarket (only Tuesdays)

Meserani snakepark is located only half an hour away from Arusha. Here you will find some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. You can even hold a real life snake. Next to the snakepark there is a Maasai Cultural Museum. Here you will find out everything about the Maasai people and their traditions. On Tuesday it is possible to visit the Maasai market where a lot of Maasai come together to buy and sell their cattle.

Nature Parks

It is also possible to do a daytrip to one of these nature parks: Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP and Ngorongoro Crater. You will leave in the morning enjoy your lunch at the park and return in the evening.