Your visit will be conducted by the villagers of Mulala and can be designed in various ways. It is the only cultural tourism programme in Tanzania completely launched, developed, and implemented by women.
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This is the invitation from the villagers of Mulala:
»Welcome to the picturesque village of Mulala
lying on the slopes of Mt. Meru just outside Arusha town.
Tours begin at Mama Anna's farm,
which is also home to the Usangi Women's Group.
Here you are offered:
- A tour of Mama Anna's quaint cheese and butter making dairy;
- A guided tour crisscrossing coffee and banana farms to the top of Lemeka Hill;
- A glimpse of the daily life of Meru farmers, information on surrounding vegetation and crops;
- A walk to the Marisha River banks, home of colorful birds and playful monkeys;
- A school visit to a local primary school where children will greet visitors with songs and dance.
Development fees from the tourism revenues in Mulala
will go towards funding the Mulala Primary School.
Your visit will help improve the quality of education in the area.«
LOCATION:
The slopes of Mt. Meru offer a bit of magic for the tourist that is looking for a memorable excursion on a majestic African peak. A typical rural setting, the village of Mulala lies 1450 m above sea level on the southern slopes of Mt. Meru and only 30 kilometers from Arusha town. Visitors wind their way up the mountain through a maze of lush, green vegetation dotted with small farms.
MULALA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
With the assistance from the Netherlands Development Project called FAIDA (meaning »profit«), many farmers in Mulala and surrounding villages have started new economic activities over the last few years. FAIDA provides farmers with technology support, like introducing biogas systems, and establishes linkages between farmers and purchasers. The local entrepreneurs can follow training courses at the FAIDA office, e.g. on bookkeeping and marketing, and can be assisted with business plans and loan applications. The members of the Agape women's group have seen their income growing considerably, thanks to the support from FAIDA. The profit from tourism they use for investing in new economic activities. Further, the women will donate a part of the profit to the Mulala Primary School, since they consider good education as the key to further development of their village.
FACILITIES:
In Mulala the women have built a pleasant resting place where meals prepared by the women’s group can be served. A place for overnight camping is available at the women compound.
Note:
- Water is available for purchase.
- Weather may prohibit walking tours.
- Wear appropriate gear; good walking shoes.
- Take a cap and sun cream with you when making longer walks.