Introduction

The village of Ikindig'a at the foot  of Mt. Meru, where the sounds of rivers, birds, and people are in harmony, offers a view into the culture of the Wa-arusha tribe.

Ikiding’a

The highlights of a tour to the area include:

• a visit to a local traditionally built household to get an idea of how an extended family lives together 

• a walk through coffee plantations and open fields where potatoes, cabbages, maize, beans and other cash crops are cultivated by the villagers 

• a visit to a traditional healer 

• a visit to craftsmen making small wooden stools, jewellery, knives and traditional clothing 

• a  traditional meal prepared by the Mainyoite Women's Group at one of the households

• a visit to the primary school

• impressive viewpoints overlooking Arusha town, hiking along narrow footpaths, crossing a canyon and climbing small hills 

Tour Options: 

Half Day Tour

This includes a visit to Sembeo's Boma where you get a glimpse of village life. Continue with a walk through fields of crops, visit a traditional healer, and end with a traditional meal at the Mainyoito Women's Group.

Full Day Tour

This tour includes a trial through the fields, visit to Sembeo's Boma and crossing  the  Ngarenaro River to reach Leloto Viewpoint. Head to the Maasai Craftsmen Group and end the tour with a traditional meal at the Mainyoito Women's Group. 

Three Day Hike

On the first day, walk uphill to Sembeo's Boma. Cross the Ngarenaro River and walk through the Milkhasi Forest to Timbolo to spend the night. Next day, cross  the Ngareolmotonyi  River and walk uphill to Olkokola and further on to Ilkurot to spend the night. On the third day, walk to Muklat and Ngaramtoni for the weekly Maasai market. After lunch, walk or drive back to Arusha.

Income from tourist visits is used to rehabilitate the primary school.

Please Contact Us for more information and to arrange your cultural tour to Ilkiding’a.