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Cultural tour in the Southern Circuit of Tanzania get
freely mix with tribal people to practice their
lifestyle, and unique exciting wilderness and the
biological wealth of God’s Garden.
Tour Summary
Cultural tour in different villages of different tribes
in the Southern Circuit of Tanzania where you can freely
mix with tribal people to practice and observe their
lifestyle, mountain climbs of different peaks in
southern highland zone of Tanzania such as Mbeya peak,
Mount Rungwe, etc., also a visit to some national parks
in Tanzania such as Udzungwa Mountain National Park,
which is the one of Tanzania’s most outstanding,
pristine, paradise and unique exciting wilderness
mountains forested with greatest altitudinal range of
forest. It is one of thirty-four “World Biodiversity
Hotspot” and one of 200 WWF Ecoregion of global critical
importance, Kitulo Plateau National Park a botanist and
hiker’s paradise - is also highly alluring to
birdwatchers. Tanzania’s only population of the rare
Denham’s bustard is resident, alongside a breeding
colony of the endangered blue swallow and such
range-restricted species as mountain marsh widow, Njombe
cisticola and Kipengere seedeater. Endemic species of
butterfly, chameleon, lizard and frog further enhance
the biological wealth of God’s Garden.
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Day 1-2: UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountain National
Park . In the evening short walking tour to the nearby
village (Mang’ula). Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa
Mountain View Hotel. Early morning of the next day start
mountain hiking,(VISIT SANJE WATER FALLS) dinner and
overnight at Udzungwa Mountain View Hotel (B/B).
Day 3-4: MBEYA
After breakfast, drive to Mbeya and in the evening town
tour, dinner and overnight at Mount Livingstone Hotel.
Late morning of the next day, start an adventure tour by
climbing Mbeya peak (2,826m) with packed lunch. It takes
three hours to reach on the peak. As you go along the
mountain slopes, you see the indigenous flowers and
colourful butterflies. In the evening short walking tour
in Mbeya town. Dinner and overnight at Mount Livingstone
Hotel (B/B).
Day 5: NGOZI CRATER LAKE
After breakfast, drive to Ngozi is another million year
old volcano that can be climbed in just a few hours.
After climbing to the top through tropical vegetation
you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the
Crater Lake , lying 200 meters below. Dinner and
overnight at Landmark Hotel (B/B).
Day 6: BRIDGE OF GOD & WATERFALLS
After breakfast, drive to Kiwira-Songwe where you can
find a famous attraction; the brdge of God (Daraja la
Mungu). A millions of years old rock forms a natural
bridge that crosses the river. Just a few kilometers up
the kiwira valley is the ‘cooking pot’ where the Kiwira
River falls into a seething cauldron or sump and the
Marasusa waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Landmark
Hotel (B/B).
Day 7: MOUNT RUNGWE
After breakfast, Start a fully day hiking tour (with
packed lunch) on Mount Rungwe (2,960m) dominates the
area, on the slopes of the mountain and watching the sun
come up over Rungwe. During the night camping on the
slopes of Mount Rungwe . Lunch and dinner at campsite (
Mount Rungwe ).
Day 8: KAPAROGWE FALLS
After breakfast start a full day walking tour to
kaporogwe waterfalls. This tour is not just a trip to
the beautiful Kaparogwe falls, but also includes a hike
in to the valley to see the German built hanging
bridges. On the way to the waterfall you will pass
through the authentic village of Isuba with traditional
houses and a local bar. Dinner and overnight in
campsite.
Day 9: LAKE MASOKO
This Crater Lake is the perfect place to swim, picnic or
even camp. It is especially known for its history. The
Germans dumped coins and other items in the lake when
they were being chased by the British forces during the
First World War. Find out more about Rungwe’s past
during a nice walk around Lake Masoko . In the evening
drive back to Tukuyu, dinner and overnight at Landmark
hotel (B/B).
Day 10-11: MATEMA BEACH
After breakfast drive to Matema beach, this is among the
most scenic in Tanzania . A winding road passes high
mountains and vast tea estates before it descends to the
tropical shores of Lake Malawi . From Matema you can
make canoe trips with fishermen over the lake to a
nearby village where women are specialised in pottery,
and to river-mouth where you can try to see crocodiles
and hippos. It is also possible to organise hikes to the
Livingstone Mountains from Matema. Launch, dinner and
overnight at Matema beach resort.
Day 12: MBOZI METEORITE & SISI KWA SISI FARM
After breakfast, drive to Mbozi district for viewing the
eighth largest meteorite in the world. Its weight is
about 12 tonnes and dates back to at least a thousand
years. Nearby the stone, the sisi kwa sisi society is
worth a visit to experience true African rural life. In
the evening drive to Mbeya town. Dinner and overnight at
Mount Livingstone Hotel.
Day 13: KITULO NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Kitulo Plateau National Park
for bird watching and viewing the different 350 species
of vascular plants, including 45 varieties of
terrestrial orchid and in the evening drive to Mbeya
(Mount Livingstone Hotel) for overnight (B/B).
Day 14-15: IRINGA
After breakfast drive to Iringa for town tour and
cultural tour in Maasai boma area.(OR VISIT ISMILA STONE
AGE AREA,OR MKWAWA MUSEAUM) Lunch, dinner and overnight
in MR Hotel (B/B).
Day 16: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Ruaha national park for full
day game drive with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight
at Ruaha river lodge (B/B).
Day 17: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK/DAR
After breakfast drive back to Dar es salaam . Dinner and
overnight in Holiday inn (B/B).
End of tour
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