The extra pursuits are designed to help guests make the most of their time in Tanzania by doing something educational, culturally interesting, or simply indulgent. They provide the ideal way to settle in and acclimatise before a main safari or climb – or to wind down and say farewell at the end. Guests are often surprised at how much a supplementary activity can add to their experience of a trip to Africa. These asides can sometimes turn out to be the most memorable part of a visit.
Here's a summary of the extra activities now available to guests visiting Arusha pre- or post-safari or Kilimanjaro climb:
Town walk
This free half-day escorted wander through the small town of Usa River provides an authentic window into the everyday life of Tanzanians, and a chance to enjoy the vibrant culture of ordinary shops and markets.
Coffee tour
An opportunity to see the production of one of Tanzania’s most important exports and one of the world’s favourite beverages on a working coffee farm. A guide takes guests through the fascinating process of coffee farming, from plant cultivation to the roasting of the seeds. The half-day trip also includes lunch – and the chance, of course, to sample and to take home some of the coffee produced here.
Cultural village visit
This half-day visit gives guests a tour of the pretty mountain village of Mulala. It provides an insight into lives of local people in what is largely a subsistence farming community. There are trips to banana and coffee plantations, which are economically important here, and the tour includes an authentic African meal.
Those who are seeking relaxation and pampering, perhaps following the flight on the way in or after the activity of a mountain climb or safari, need look no further than the Nduruma Country Club. With views of Mount Kilimanjaro in one direction, and Mount Meru in another, and set in thousands of acres of tranquil open savannah, this really is a country club with a difference. While here, guests can choose from an extensive list of relaxing options, whether it’s swimming in the pool, chilling in the spa or indulging in a massage or beauty treatment. Available as a half- or full-day extra, Nduruma also offers horseriding, tennis lessons, and sundowners complete with great food, wines and local beers.
If you think a trip to Tanzania is for you, get in touch to talk over your options. Whether you’d like to see the country’s best wildlife spots or take on the challenge of a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, we can arrange it for you – and you can add any of the extras above to round off your holiday.
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