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Special Interests
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Monduli
Mountains
Monduli mountains are part of a small
mountain range which boarder a vast open savannah as
well as the East African rift valley to its north. The
beautiful mountains give you amazing sceneries as well
as an opportunity to hike in the deep forests. Monduli
mountains, home to the Maasai Tribe. Stay at our base
camp overlooking the Rift Valley with fantastic views of
Gelai, Ol Donyo Lengai, Kilimanjaro and Meru. Take an
afternoon walk or relax and enjoy the view. Tropical
Trails is the only company that has its own base camp in
this area - in these Maasai lands - home to a Maasai
Tribe.
The Monduli Mountains are known for their natural beauty
and breath taking cultural appeal, situated
approximately 2 hours drive from Arusha. The peaks of
these mountains are forested with cedar trees and other
lush vegetation, and on the lower slopes are the dry
thorn bushes which spread down to the Rift Valley floor.
It is from here that you can explore the area, going
down to the Rift Valley Floor for game trekking on foot
or walk high into the Monduli range. Experiences the
rich culture of the Maasai with our very own Maasai
trekking guides (whose home it is). They will ensure
that you not only get a warm welcome, but you get the
true taste of adventure and a genuine cultural
experience!
Walking Tour in Monduli
The Medicinal Herbs tour
The tour starts the Emairete dam from where you walk
passing the Maasai church, the Primary School,
Kindergarten project up to Naramatu, where you can get
herbal tea. Going further up the mountain to the ex-Eye
Hospital from where you can admire the wonderful Monduli
Juu Panorama. Savor lunch in a Maasai Along the way the
guide will explain about the different medicinal herbs
used by the Maasai and you will visit a traditional
medicinal herbs doctor.
Accommodation
There are 4 local families who offer camping sites.
Meals
Meals are prepared in clean conditions by local
families. The women can make various traditional African
meals but can serve western food as well according to
taste.
Guides
Taking into consideration that all our guides are
Maasai, they speak reasonable English. They are familiar
with the area and can tell you many stories about
history and daily life of the Maasai and Waarusha
people. Our guides wear an identity card of the Cultural
Recommended Equipment
Good walking shoes, sun cap, sun cream and drinking
water. Optional binoculars if interested in bird life.
If you want to sleep over you’ll need camping equipment,
anti malaria pills and torch. |
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Northern Safaris |
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Southern Safaris |
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Selous Reserve
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Ruaha park
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Mikumi Park
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Udzungwa Mts
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Saadani Park
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Kilombero
Valley
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Luguru
Mountains
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Western Safaris |
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Indian Islands |
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Coat Regions |
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