Tanzanians are perhaps the most welcoming, friendly and approachable people on earth. The country is rich in a diversity of fascinating cultures from the Chaggas who live at the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the distinguished Maasai worriers, the Datogas and Hadzabes "Bushmen" who still live the Stone Age lifestyle and definitely the Sahil "coastal people" of Dar-es-Salaam, Mafia, Zanzibar, Pangani and Bagamoyo alongside the Indian Ocean, the Makonde of Mtwara specialists in carvings.
These tribes are bound together with one common language "Kiswahili" which is the National language of Tanzania, East and Central Africa. Apart from Wild Safari and mountain climbing, Mbogo Expeditions will arrange for you some cultural expeditions such as precious stones mining (tanzanite and ruby), garments factories, coffee, plantations, sugar plantations, sisal estates, ranches, Agro tours and the Beach Resorts tours. Simple Leisure Tour and "Stay among the Local People Tour" are the most rewarding experiences of your holiday in Tanzania, Africa. These tours benefit both visitors and local people. The visitors get a unique and an unforgettable experience and a chance to give donation (this is optional) to the local people aimed at improving their livelihood. In short, both parties gain invaluable understanding of each ones cultures which will last long. These tours also feature on the highland trekking trips to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ol'doinyo Lenkai, Lolmalasin, Hanang, Usambara, and Pare Mountains).
Other trekking expeditions include Water-falls of Kilimanjaro, power station and river cruising. Traditional carving and blacksmith, canoeing, fishing, attending traditional festivals e.g. Maasai warriors circumcision which is done differently from other tribes. No chloroform or any pain killer or any drug is administered to those who undergo the circumcision rite. Normally, these occasions occur in July to October and can be witnessed by men only. If you are interested to see this, please tell us three months in advance and we will arrange for you. |