About Africa Natural Safari
Our Vision
To become the most Africans’
tour and Safari Company which provides a most satisfactory time, form and place
utility to guests
Our Mission
To provide the most adventure
experiences at affordable prices while ensuring we leave a positive mark on the
local community and environment.
Our Core Value
Satisfying our guests and limiting
the negative influences on social/economic aspects, and environmental issues as
much as possible.
We are an organization as a company
named Africa Natural Tours located in Moshi -Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. Africa Natural Tours Company has is a family
business, and like most small businesses has a fine reputation for personalized
service. We are a local, family owned tour operator specializing in adventure
travel in Tanzania. We have invested substantially to maintain the efficiency and
the personalized service that has been our foundation and is now the Africa natural Tours
Company. We focused our
attention on training and upgrading the personnel and modernizing our workshop
facilities, increasing the quantity and quality of our necessary equipment for
smooth communication with the outside world and linking our operations
countrywide. We will help fellow all of our travelers to experience some of the
most amazing places and cultures in Tanzania. We believe travelers will deserve
a company that shares their passion for adventure. We hope that this will be
the start of a very exciting journey for you and we welcome you to discover
Tanzania with us.
Africa Natural Tours has an independent tour operator
found in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. At Africa Natural Tours we pride ourselves in
offering you a personal service that helps you to realize your goal. We
work closely with you to design your holiday according to your wish list,
whilst considering time and budget. Our dedicated
team of professionals strives to provide you with an unforgettable
experience. Each and every one of them is an expert in this trade and has
extensive knowledge of mountain trekking and a passion for Tanzania’s
wildlife.
All of our mountain guides are highly skilled and
fully licensed members of KGA (Kilimanjaro Guides Association).
We provide them with essential training that not only ensures a successful
trek but also provides them with future career progression.
Our safari guides are expert’s wildlife
and their habitats are contagious. They will share their in-depth
knowledge of the different species of animals, the surrounding flora and
fauna and give you an insight into Tanzania’s geological history. Our
mountain and safari cooks prepare delicious meals made from local produce.
They know just what you need to keep your energy levels up when trekking
and provide dishes that add something special to every safari. Our team is here
to ensure you enjoy every minute of your time in Tanzania.
Our dedicated team of professionals
has one goal, to provide the best and most memorable Tanzanian experience for
you! Our staff takes the upmost care in arranging your tours and ensuring
everything goes as planned. We pride ourselves in customer care and attention
to detail. Our team has a wealth of local knowledge of the land, culture and
the biodiversity of Tanzania they are willing to share with you.
With
best regard,
General
Director
Note
Cultural Tourism (culture
tourism) is the subset of tourism concerned with a country
or region’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those
geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture,
religion(s), and other elements that helped shape their way of life. Cultural
tourism includes tourism in urban areas, particularly historic or large
cities and their cultural facilities such
as museums and theatres. It can also include tourism in rural
areas showcasing the traditions of indigenous cultural communities (i.e.
festivals, rituals), and their values and lifestyle, as well as niches
like industrial tourism and creative tourism. It is generally agreed
that cultural tourists spend substantially more than standard tourists do. This
form of tourism is also becoming generally more popular throughout the world,
and a recent OECD report has highlighted the role that cultural tourism can
play in regional development in different world regions.
Cultural tourism has been
defined as ‘the movement of persons to cultural attractions away from their
normal place of residence, with the intention to gather new information and
experiences to satisfy their cultural needs’. These cultural needs can
include the solidification of one’s own cultural identity, by observing the
exotic “other”.
Cultural tourism has a long
history, and with its roots in the Grand Tour is arguably the
original form of tourism. It is also one of the forms of tourism that most
policy makers seem to be betting on for the future. The World Tourism
Organisation, for example, asserted that cultural tourism accounted for 37% of
global tourism, and forecast that it would grow at a rate of 15% per year. Such
figures are often quoted in studies of the cultural tourism market
A recent study of the cultural
consumption habits of Europeans (European Commission 2002) indicated that
people visited museums and galleries abroad almost as frequently as they did at
home. This underlines the growing importance of cultural tourism as a source of
cultural consumption. The generalisation of cultural consumption on holiday,
however, points to one of the main problems of defining cultural tourism. What
is the difference between cultural visits on holiday (cultural tourism) and
cultural visits undertaken during leisure time at home? Much of the research
undertaken by the Association for Leisure and Tourism Education (ATLAS) on the
international cultural tourism market has in fact underlined the high degree of
continuity between consumption of culture at home and on holiday.
In spite of these problems,
policy makers, tourist boards and cultural attraction managers around the world
continue to view cultural tourism as an important potential source of tourism
growth. There is a general perception that cultural tourism is ’good’ tourism
that attracts high spending visitors and does little damage to the environment
or local culture while contributing a great deal to the economy and support of
culture. Other commentators, however, have suggested that cultural tourism may
do more harm than good, allowing the cultural tourist to penetrate sensitive
cultural environments as the advance guard of the mass tourist.
One type of cultural tourism destination is living cultural areas. Visiting any culture other than one’s own such as traveling to a foreign country. Other destinations include historical sites, modern urban districts, “ethnic pockets” of town, fairs/festivals, theme parks, and natural ecosystems. It has been shown that cultural attractions and events are particularly strong magnets for tourism. The term cultural tourism is used for journeys that include visits to cultural resources, regardless of whether it is tangible or intangible cultural resources, and regardless of the primary motivation. In order to understand properly the concept of cultural tourism, it is necessary to know the definitions of a number terms such as, for example, culture, tourism, cultural economy, cultural and tourism potentials, cultural and tourist offer, and others.
Tanzania Cultural
Tourism
With its cultural art facts
where you can experience real African life and enjoy the beautiful scenery of
green mountains, wide plains and the dramatic Rift Valley, Cultural tourism
refers to a form of tourism in which local people are closely involved. They
design and organize the tours, show tourists aspects of the area in which they
live and of their daily life. During the tours, local people often show their
development projects, like irrigation and soil conservation activities or
income generating projects of women’s groups. Visitors leave the area feeling
they have made new friends and with information on the many positive
developments going on in rural Tanzania.
Tanzania Cultural
Tourism, Northern Tanzania Cultural Tourism
ILKIDING’A: You
will be shown Maasai Boma, the oldest African irrigation system and experience
waarusha cultural and enjoy traditional food. You will also walk into the house
of the traditional healer who will answer historical questions. Craftsmen group
will show you small wooden stools, jewelers, knives and traditional clothing.
ILKUROT: Its
located 20 km west of Arusha city along Nairobi road. Here you will have
trekking experience of Ngorora Hill, thereafter visit Maasai Boma to have true
experience of African Culture on general Maasai life, Maasai dancing group and
visit Maasai colourful market.
LONGIDO: Near
the Kenyan boarder, Namanga in Longido you will have a unique experience taming
animals by camel ride, learn and even act the Maasai way of life. Animal and
Bird watching experience is what you can never miss a day in Longido.
SAPUK: In a
cultural tour in Sapuk you will visit the amazing Waterfall, beautiful forest
catchment, Hollytree view of the city of Arusha. The more you spend time in the
tour the most you enjoy tour and learn more.
ENGARUKA:
Situated 63 km north of Mto wa Mbu, on the road to Oldonyo Lengai and Lake
Natron is one of Tanzania’s most important historic sites. Some 500 years ago,
a farming community of several thousand people developed an ingenious
irrigation and cultivations system. For unknown reasons, the farmers left
Engaruka around 1700. Many questions remain unanswered who were the people
living in Engaruka, how did they come to develop such an ingenious, farming
system and who did they finally leave Engaruka?
BUSHMEN: There
are people who live in the forest near Lake Eyasi called “Bushmen” They live
like ancient man depending on gathering fruits, hunting animals and live in
caves or forest. They don’t wear clothes. The cultural tourism visit to this
area will enable you to see them. Natural walking is taking place around the
area. The tour takes two/three nights and there are five campsites which can
offer accommodation.
MTO WA MBU:
Situated adjacent to Lake Manyara National Park. In Mto Wa Mbu is the only
point in Africa where 4 languages meet; the Nilotes, Cush*tes, Bantu and
Hamites a unique cultural feature in the World. A point in Tanzania where
anthropology is most diverse. Visit to Maasai boma, dancing, market, schools
and community project will be offered. Maasai village visit to foster the true
experience of most complex cultural experience in Africa is a gift will be hard
to forget in your entire life. Hike the rift valley wall and view the Lake
Manyara.
MONDULI JUU:
Situated 50km North West of Arusha on the road to the Serengeti National Park,
Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will experience the walking
and trekking of Monduli Mountains, visit Maasai women on Jewellery and
handcrafts. The “Kona Saba” escarpment climb, medicinal herbs tour, evergreen
rain forest tour and a rest at astonishing panorama’s overlooking the rift
valley, Oldonyo Lengai Lake Natron…
NORTH PARES: Forests and Moors Tours – Half and fully day hikes, but tours of several days can be arranged. Highlights : clan forest and moorlands, historic centers of ceremony and magic; irrigation, dike, and drainage systems; traditional healers and potter; historical sites and relic; spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, plains, area likes, South Pares, Usambara, Mkomazi Game Reserve.
MARANGU / MAMBA:
Mountain climbing enthusiasts will be advised to visit the home and memorial of
the late Yohano Lauwo, a Marangu and native who accompanied Dr. Hans Meyer on
the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1889.
You can also learn about the
Chagga culture by visiting a traditional Chagga house with straw roof. You can
visit the Chief Mangi area where the first court and primary school of the
Northern
region are still functioning.
You will be able to pass historical sites of clan wars where the Chagga used
large caves to hide themselves when the fought with Maasai.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements –
Moderates walking for local culture experience, but many hikes are quite
strenuous; some sites reachable by 4×4 and there are rewarding auto or foot
tours to the plains. Food and Drink – Beverages and local food available in
Usangi town; traditional meals can be arranged. What to bring – Hiking shoes,
warm clothing. Accommodations – Guest houses ad rooms in privates homes, a
school rest house; camping (bring your gear); day to trips from Moshi or Same.
Getting There – 2 -3 hours by car from Moshi (4×4 during rains) via Mwanga on
main Moshi / Dar es Salaam / Tanga road.
KISANGARA: Its located 62 km South East of Moshi in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Plains Pare Tours – Half and full days: visit the natives economic and cultural projects including carpentry workshop, brick factory, sisal plantation, local – beer brewery; Lembeni Herbal Hospital; forest hiking in Kindoroko Mts. Spice – garden tour; fishing and boating on Nyumba ya Mungu (House of God) Lake. Physical Requirements – Moderate walking. Food and Drink – Catering facilities in Kisangara. What to Bring – comfortable walking shoes; sun cream and hat Accommodations – Self-contained cottages, campsites (bring your gear) day trips from Moshi and Same. Getting There – by bus or car, 62km from Moshi on main Arusha – Moshi – Dar – Tanga road.
SOUTH PARES: View point Headquarters Tours – Half o 3 days; caves where Pares hid from slave raiders; myriad viewpoints in all directions (Mt. Kilimanjaro, Usambara, Maasai Steppe, Mkomazi Game Reserve, Taita Hills) forests and moors, historic German-era buildings; traditional healers and crafts people farmers and women’s groups. Most sports accessible by car or 4×4. Visit Mkomazi, a botanic as well as zoological wonder. Physical Requirements – Brisk walking, steep hills. Food and Drink – Meals in villages or at Hill-Top Tona Lodge, Mbaga Hills, can be arranged; snacks beverages, water in stores. What to bring – Comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing. Accommodations – Hill-Top Tona Lodge, quaint pre-WWI German buildings; local home stays are available, especially on overnight hikes; camping (bring your gear.) Getting There – By car (4×4 in rains), entering mountains from Dar \Moshi road or via Kisiwani on east side, north of Mkomazi; by bus from same.
SAADANI VILLAGE: While in Saadani National Park cultural tourism is a major experience in Saadani Village within the park. You will get to hear of historical information about Saadani. You will have also an opportunity to taste a day freshly catch from the Indian Ocean.
WEST USAMBARA: Is situated in the North Eastern part of Tanzania between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean. Visit to superb viewpoints on the edge of Mountain, walk through dense natural forests and along small rivers that race downhill and visit development projects, traditional pottery village and see vast number of beautiful butterflies
GEZAULOLE: Situated on the coast, South of DAR ES SALAAM, half an hour drive from Kigamboni ferry side. You will experience the village life and enjoy them quiet Beaches, bird watching and the village handcrafts.
PANGANI: Situated about 50km South of Tanga, that is in the extreme North-Eastern corner of Tanzania at the Indian Ocean Coast. You will have a Pangani town tour including historical buildings, visit a former slave labour camp and slave market site, cruise the vast coconut plantations and fish with local fishermen.
