Monduli Juu:
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Monduli
Juu, situated 50 kms northwest of Arusha, is a cluster of four small villages -
Emairete, Enguiki, Eluwai and Mfereji. The following is on offer to visitors:
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A picturesque journey through the evergreen rain forest
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A medicinal tour of plants and herbs, which includes a visit to a traditional
Maasai herbs doctor
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A visit to Naramatu - a small factory where Maasai women make ethnic jewellery
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A chance to have a ‘nyama choma’ or roast meat meal with the Maasai
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Panoramic view of the Rift Valley, Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron
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An insight into the culture of the Maasai and Waarusha
Half-day tours
The ‘Kona Saba’ escarpment climb
The
tour starts at Mfereji village and includes a visit to a Maasai boma, a walk
through tree savanna to the foot of the escarpment and the ascent to the top
from where you get panoramic views over the Rift Valley.
The evergreen rainforest tour
Start
from Enguiki and walk to the eastern peak of the Monduli mountains. En-route to
a water source, see trees, birds and animals.
Full-day tour
Medicinal herbs tour
The
tour starts at Emirate dam and takes you past the Maasai church, primary school
and kindergarten project up to Naramatu. Further up the mountain, enjoy the
scenic views. Savour lunch in a Maasai boma before visiting a traditional
Maasai herbs doctor.
Two-day tour
Olkaray tour
Visit
the Esserian Maasai Camp and Sominen dam site, a Maasai boma and ‘orpul’ - a
traditional Maasai meat camp - on the first day. On the second day, walk to
Olkaray, the red clay that is used by the Maasai to colour their face and hair.
Three-day tour
Ilmorjo-Enguiki tour
On
the first day, visit the Esserian Maasai Camp and Sominen dam site. Next day,
walk through O’Liyamei Valley, Sokoine dam and the dipping tank. Spend the
night at Naramatu Camp. On the third day, visit Enguiki and Bismarck’s palace.
Four-day tour
Comprehensive
tour from Enguiki Norkuman Camp for three nights in Enguiki village. On the
fist day, visit the famous water hole and ascend to the ‘Kona Saba’ escarpment.
On the second day, go to Mfereji and a Maasai boma. On the third, visit the
primary school, dispensary in Monduli forest in Enguiki village. On the last
day, visit Emirate village to see the ex-eye hospital, primary school, and
dispensary and kindergarten project. Customised tours can be organized.
Getting there
From
Arusha bus stand, there are buses going to Monduli Juu. The duration from
Arusha to Monduli Juu is about 1.5 hours. (Income from tourist will be used to
set up and run a kindergarten in Monduli Juu.)
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