Visit the Kisangara Cultural Tourism site 62 km south-east of Moshi in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Pare Mountains. High on the mountains, protected by natural forests, this is inhabited by the people of Pare.

The following activities are on offer:

  • A visit to workshops involved in carpentry, brick-making and brewing local beer
  • A visit to a sisal factory
  • Spice tour, cooking traditional dishes, weaving household items and dancing with local women’s groups
  • Hiking tour up Mount Kindoroko with forestry activities
  • A visit to the Lembeni Herbal Hospital
  • Fishing expedition at Nyumba ya Mungu dam
  • A visit to a farming project where you can learn and participate in the various farming activities

Half day tours

  1. Carpentry, Bricks and Beer Tour

This tour takes you first to the carpentry workshop where you can participate in the making of various items. From there, visit brick factory to witness the entire process of brick making. Finish with a visit to the local beer-brewing unit where the drink in prepared from sugarcane.

  1. Lembeni Herbal Hospital Tour

Talk to doctors and patients and learn about the various herbal medicines used to treat different diseases.

Full day tours

  1. Kindoroko Mountains Tour

This hike starts from the Centre and takes you through the lush forest. Ascend to the top for panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt.Meru, Lake Jipe and Nyumba ya Mungu dam. Tree planting and a visit to a tree nursery can be included on request.

       2.Spice Tour

Go to spice and herbal gardens. Once back at the Centre, participate in the preparation of a traditional meal flavoured with spices. The meal is followed by a cultural interaction with the villagers and local dances.

      3.Nyumba ya Mungu

Drive to the Nyumba ya Mungu (House of God) dam, the electricity power station. Go on a fishing expedition in a local canoe or just walk along the shores to admire the rich birdlife.

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