TENGERU CULTURAL TOUR-ARUSHA
This is done
by our local guides to show you the green slopes of Mt.meru to experience the
warmth of an African home. Tengeru cultural programs was founded with the aim
of providing our clients with a touch of local life. This provides a quickly
contrast to that of our neighbors, the MAASAI.We give an opportunity to our
clients to visit places of interest and participate in the daily activities within
our area.
The
programmed has the pleasure to present
Education
tours through a local coffee farm participation in planting trees as part of
our environmental conservation project. A visit to local primary school in the
village, A visit to historical sites (polish refugees graveyard). A day visit
to Mt. Meru Forest and waterfalls A visit to the colorful farm products market
(Saturday, Wednesday)
Canoeing,
bird watching at lake Duluti (with a meru legend)
Profits will
be used - To support tree planting and local projects like Water projects,
Schools, Hospitals etc.
INTRODUCTION
Tengeru is
located 12km from Arusha town, along the Arusha-Moshi. The village stands as
peri-urbun village with homesteads situated in lush green canopy of bananas.
The villagers are involved in sustainable small-scale farming.
All programs
are well organized, educational and relaxing at the same time.
DAY TOUR
OPTION 1
Coffee
plantation and lake Duluti.
A guided
tour to our coffee farm will provide you with enriching knowledge and information,
starting with the origins of coffee to harvesting time. Then you will
participate in the processing of coffee beans from roasting them to tasting the
cup of coffee/ you have made.
Have a break
by taking well prepared tasty traditional food with family. Then you will be
guided to refresh your mind at the Lake Duluti -a walking and bird
identification tour. Listen to the Meru legends about the lake.
DAY TOUR
OPTION 2
Planting
trees/visit to the water fall
As nature
love it is our responsibility to fight against deforest ration. We run the
project to plant trees along the local river, water sources and on the
foothills of Mt.meru to preserve environment.
You are
welcome to join hand with us to bring hope to these environments. The tour will
be ending with a visit to the waterfall after a working day.
DAY TOUR
OPTION 3
Visit to a
primary school/polish graveyard.
In the
village there are two primary schools. One is a handicapped children’s and the
next is a teaching practice primary school.
A choice to
visit and play with kids or be a part of their class will give you a touch of
local child level experience.After your lunch visit an old stone quarry site
developed after WW.II whereby more than 100 refugees from Poland were brought
to Arusha.Most of them died of malaria and influenza and were buried in this
area.
DAY TOUR
OPTION 4 (Mt.meru Trekking)
This is a
challenging uphill walk, criss crossing small-scale farms of bananas, coffee
and vegetables. You will see the rolling hills giving the environment an
admirable look. Our guide will lead you to the Mt.meru Forest where you can
spend your day viewing birds and trees. Finally you will relax and take your
lunch next to the waterfall of about 70m long in the forest.
Canoeing on
Lake Duluti.
This is
volcanic lake at the foothill of Mt.meru.The place is paradise for birds and
traditional history and legends. On this programmed we offer our clients
canoeing activities whereby you will have the opportunity to see a lot of birds
and Nile monitor lizards.
N.B on clear
days Mt.meru and Mt.kilimanjaro (The highest Mt. In Africa) can be viewed from
the Lake.
ACCOMMODATION
We have
space and facilities for camping. Here you will have great time to taste and
eat our local food and also you will be entertained by stories over a cup of
coffee next to bonfire.
Price For
This Tour
Price :
1pax: $1040
2pax: $1712
Price per
person: $856
3-6pax:
$4008
Price per
person: $668
Our
Safari Include:
- Full board accommodation whilst
on safari according to Confirmed Program
- English Speaking Private Guide
(Guides for other languages shall be provided with advance notice)
- Private 4 x 4 safari vehicle
equipped with pop up roof for game viewing, ice chest with mineral
water, wildlife guidebook
- Transfers fro/to Airport to catch
up the flight
- Park fees (For all programs that
involve Areas)
- Government taxes VAT and service
charges relating to accommodation and included meals
Our
Safari Excludes:
- Tanzania visa fee per
person on arrival
- Optional Safari Package
- Tips for guides if applicable
- Laundry, telephone, beverages
- Meals and accommodation that are
not included in the final confirmed safari package.
- Any other expenses of personal
nature plus those not mentioned in the confirmed program package above.