Introduction

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

Kisangara

The highlights of a tour to the area include:

• 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 

• a hiking tour up Mount Kindoroko, with forestry activities 

• a visit to the Lembeni Herbal Hospital 

• fishing expeditions at Nyumb a y a Mungu dam 

• a visit to a farming project where you can learn and participate in  the various farming  technologies 

Tour Options: 

Half Day Tours 

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 a brick factory to witness the entire process of brick-making. Finish with a visit to the local beer-brewing unit where the drink is prepared from sugarcane. 

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

Full Day Tours

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

Spice tour 
Go to the 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 including local dances.

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.

Income from tourist visits will be used to make primary school desks and thereby improve the quality of education of the local children. 

Please Contact Us for more information and to arrange your cultural experience to Kisangara.