Top Arusha Cultural Tours

Combine a trip to Kikiletwa Hot Springs with a visit to the Maasai Village of Mserekia on this private, guided full-day tour. You'll learn all about the day-to-day life of the Maasai community right from the source. You'll then head to the hot springs for the chance to relax in the therapeutic waters before returning to your hotel.

This tour provides a memorable cultural and scenic adventure to your Tanzania trip. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Materuni Village nestled before the Kilimanjaro National Park. You’ll learn about the Chagga tribe, their coffee production and sample cuisine with village members. Hike up to the waterfall, and take a refreshing swim in hot pools after.

This exclusive experience takes you on a sacred journey up the Maasai holy mountain. With a special connection to the Maasai tribe and deep community engagement, only this tour operator it permitted to guide guests up this revered peak. Your personal Maasai guide will share insights into their spiritual traditions and the significance of this location throughout the journey on Mt. Meru.

Spend a day immersed in Tanzania’s beautiful nature on this waterfall hiking tour from Arusha. With a private guide, hike to the foothills of the UNESCO-listed Mount Kilimanjaro where you find picturesque waterfalls and take a refreshing dip. Visit a local village to have lunch and learn about the local culture before ending with a tour of a coffee farm.

Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa–ideal for culture vultures and active travelers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before finally unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This comprehensive tour also includes round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel, plus lunch.

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest intact caldera and home to 30,000 wild animals, including leopard, elephant, lion and rare black rhinos. Grab the chance for a game drive without any worries about transportation from Arusha on this small-group excursion. Board a 4x4 to see flamingo-filled lakes and spot animals roaming the plains, all the while gaining insight into Ngorongoro’s wildlife and geology from your driver-guide. A picnic by a hippo pool and round-trip transfers from Arusha are included.

There are many parks to go on safari in Africa, but none quite like Ngorongoro Crater, which combines highlands with the crater space. This Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha lets you get the most out of the area with a guide who takes you all around to see the wildlife, including zebras, lions, and wildebeest.

Kilimanjaro is located a short distance from Arusha or Moshi town. This tour provides a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Kilimanjaro while visiting Materuni village. Nestled on the slopes of the famous mountain, exploring the village means discovering a world of tradition, history and cuisine. Enjoy a hike to spectacular local waterfalls before indulging in a traditional lunch including local banana wine.

Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Maasai tribe, one of the most important tribes in northern Tanzania. On this tour, immerse yourself in local life as you visit a Maasai village, meet the local community, and take part in everyday rituals such as drinking chai (tea), traditional singing and dancing, or shopping at the market.

Here you will discover beautiful picturesque scenery, a collapsed volcano stretching across 102 miles is home to lions, rhino, hippo, hyena, and antelope. You can enjoy the Ngorongoro crater day trip to the utmost exploring the wildlife which seems like a wonderland on safari vehicles ideal for game viewing.

While many people simply use Arusha as a base to sleep before or after heading out on safaris, it's worth checking out this busy town, particularly if you're interested in seeing local arts. This tour will take you to the Cultural Heritage Centre, where you'll learn about local artistic traditions, and then onwards to the Maasai Market so you can do a bit of shopping.

You'll have a unique chance to explore everyday life in the community with a local guide, while proceeds support orphaned and vulnerable children. You'll learn a bit about our work and model, then get prepared to go to the market, or sokoine. The market is vibrant and intense, and you'll want to make sure valuables are left at home or in a safe place. You'll see vendors selling stunning Tanzanian fabrics, used and new clothes and shoes, artwork, and all types of food staples. Don't miss this chance!

On this tour, we will be walking through the streets of Sinoni, a district just south of Arusha city center. You will experience the life of the local community and be able to taste some of the most traditional food in Tanzania. Our guide will tell you many interesting facts about the Tanzania culture and everyday life in Arusha. You have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the local people. This tour is offered by the founders a local NGO . The aim of our organization is to make our community a place by providing education and basic needs to disadvantaged children, empowering women and educating the youth. 100% of the profits of this tour are directed towards the organization – join this tour and make an impact!

With one day in Arusha you can cover key sites, but coordinating transport and activities takes up valuable sightseeing time. Choose a private tour to see and do more in the city, from browsing shops at the Arusha Central Market to checking out tribal traditions in the Cultural Heritage Centre. Door-to-door service means you won’t need to fight Arusha traffic, leaving you free to focus on exploring.

Come and experience Tanzanian culture outside of your safari! Together, we will visit Mama Max, an incredible woman who has fought her way out of severe poverty, through business training and microfinance provided by a community nonprofit, The Small Things. First you'll get a quick overview of our work empowering children, families, and communities at Happy Family Children's Village, although, for child protection, you should not expect direct contact with children. Next, we will walk or drive to Mama Max's house (depending on what you would prefer), while I tell you about how our business development program helps families like hers to keep children at home. When we arrive, we will share traditional chai tea and locally grown coffee. If you like, help cut vegetation for the animals, check the chicken's nests for eggs, and milk the cow. You'll come away with a deeper appreciation of the strength of women like Mama Max who have climbed out of poverty.

Complete your trip to Tanzania with this tour that takes you to explore the Mererani mines. Tanzania, known for its abundance of precious gems, is home to blue Tanzanite, found nowhere else in the world. Explore the Mererani Hills in the Manyara Region of northern Tanzania, where this rare gem was first discovered in 1968. See firsthand how Tanzanite is mined by both local miners and large operators, and discover the allure of the Tanzanian Ruby.

On the outskirts of Arusha, the Massai Villages provide a special opportunity to learn about the local lifestyle. The Maasi people will share their culture and traditions, giving you an insight into their semi-nomadic life. Understand their agricultural methods, food preservation, and local business ventures. Explore the landscape while hiking nearby mountains to see the view from above and pose for a photo opportunity.

A comprehensive trip, combining hiking, coffee learn, local brewers & a refreshing dip at the hot springs Great chances of seeing Mt Kilimanjaro from Kilimanjaro region, amazing views on the way if it's not cloudy. Meet the best beer brewers of the Tanzania local tribes, the BANANA BEER. A refreshing dip at the clear waters of kikuletwa Hot springs, with a great swing Learn the whole process of coffee production from picking, roasting, grinding to having your own local organic made cup of coffee Note: the trail to the Marangu Waterfalls gets slippery have some good hike shoes!

Kikuletwa Hot Springs also known as Rundugai hot water springs or Chemka hot springs are an unexpected paradise hidden in the desert scrub outside the town of Boma Situated about 71 km from Arusha They are an extraordinary phenomenon, rushing up from underground in the middle of parched and dusty landscape. In fact, the water is not hot rather it is a pleasant temperature! This is a good place to visit for a picnic and a swim too. And the views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day are also fabulous. Unfortunately, the water is full of fluoride which means the local people can’t use it for drinking. The crystal-clear, turquoise waters surrounded by palm trees and winding roots offer a picturesque spot for a relaxing afternoon swim. The spring is actually rather big and over 6 meters deep in some places although you can see the bottom through the crystal clear waters no matter where you are. You can have as much fun or relaxation as your heart desires and your mind and body needs

Explore the natural and cultural landscape of Tanzania on this full-day tour from Arusha. With a private guide, visit the Miserani Snake Park to learn about the slithery creatures of the country and take a camel ride to a local village. Then, learn about Tanzanian culture at the Heritage Centre in Arusha where you can admire local art.

Rated #1 Best Thing To Do In Arusha Embark on more than a tour – delve into an immersive experience where we provide an intimate glimpse into the authentic life of a Tanzanian mountain village. Immerse yourself in the enchanting oasis of a healing waterfall, a serene haven that sets the stage for a remarkable journey. But the adventure doesn't end there; delve into the art of coffee-making like never before. On a hands-on expedition, you'll personally pluck coffee beans on a century-old family plantation and savor the rich aroma as you brew your own cup. The experience culminates in the joy of sipping on coffee you crafted yourself, paired with an authentic Tanzanian meal for an unparalleled culinary adventure. The journey continues as you explore the ancient art of brewing banana beer and witness sustainability efforts at a biogas facility. Let our guided tour unravel the hidden gems of the village, seamlessly weaving you into the vibrant tapestry of local life.

1000 times rarer than diamonds, Tanzanite—similar in tone to sapphire—is only produced in a small region in Tanzania. On this experience, customize how long you’d like to spend diving deep into the history of this gem. Go from watching gem grading and cutting yourself to exploring its discovery and talking with locals about its importance. Of course, you’ll also tour locally owned boutiques to go home with a gem yourself.

Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with full of all the beauty worth much visiting for holiday, week-end outing or vacation. While in the village, scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetation’s welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and cultural heritage of the Chagga people. This very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level It crosses valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana and avocado “shambas”, the Kiswahili word for farms.On a clear day great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen.A cultural experience such as banana beer brewed or coffee roasted the traditional way can be added to your hike.