We people of Uyole Mbeya we are delighted to welcome you to the green city of Tanzania with its marvelous lake Ngozi where you can experience the real Safwa and Nyakyusa culture and enjoy crispy air produced by lush green tropical vegetations. Spend part of your time with us for a memorable cultural encounter. You will experience the local culture of communities living in southern Tanzania at its best.
HALF DAY TOURS
Story Telling
You will meet people of different ages and get an opportunity to interact. Elderly people “Wazee” without the Safwa chiefs who will tell you stories about the Safwa people, their origin, traditions, chiefdom system (its rise & fall) and hundreds of tales of the Locals Local
Beer brewing
Experience Visitors will get to learn all the procedures for making some of local beers of Southern Tanzania. Taste a local beer with friends and use available calabash and bamboo straws to enjoy the beers and wines on offer
Nature walks
Discover wonders of natural environment through outdoor recreations for restoration of one’s well being though nature walks within and around Mbeya region that boasts amazing scenery covered with lush green vegetations
Traditional Dance
While you’re enjoying your stay in Mbeya, be part of Safwa traditional dance ceremony which is performed by a group of men and women. Different songs are meant for different occasions such as welcoming guests, ceremonial dances and crop harvesting songs.
FULL DAY
Lake Ngozi Hiking (Crater Lake Hiking) Discover an exciting sight of outstanding natural beauty and superb hiking location. The forest around is a home to different species of flora and fauna such as monkey and many bird species. On each side of the walking routes, the trails are covered by magnificent highland forest, beautiful flowers and huge trees. As one gets to the crater rim, the view of the lake and landscape around is astonishing. Enjoy the view and listen to legendary stories about the lake and what local people believe about this natural wonder. A full day hike is recommended with hot lunch at local family or packed lunch for picnic lovers
Hiking on Mountains and Peaks of Mbeya
Enjoy adventurous hiking through scenic hilly villages of Mbeya. Our hiking program takes visitors through local farms, village settlements and local markets all the way to the high peaks of famous Mountains and hills of the South including Loleza, Kawetire and Poroto Mountains. The peaks have panoramic views of the Great Lift Valley and the Mbeya city.
Kitulo National Park Hiking
We organize professional hiking experience to Kitulo plateau across the grasslands to watch birds and view rolling landscape dotted with beautiful endemic wildflowers. Multiple days’ tours do combine Kitulo National Park tour and hiking to the local villages, trekking to the Livingstone Mountains as well as a visit to the sumptuous Matema beach on Lake Nyasa.
Other tours includes: Farm activities, Cycling and a visit to the Chief of Safwa people
Getting there: Mbeya can be accessed through various ways. Visitors can opt to fly and land at Songwe International Airport (2 hours), take a bus (12-14 hours) or take a train through TAZARA railway line (36-48 hours) from Dar es Salaam. After arriving in Mbeya, it takes 45 minutes-1 hour from the airport to our office located at Uyole Kati, 30 minutes from TAZARA Station and 15 minutes from the Main Bus station.
Volunteer Programme
Uyole cultural tourism receives and arranges for volunteers who are interested to work in health and education sectors around their areas. For details and booking, contact the tour coordinator through;
For details and booking, contact the tour coordinator through;
Mobile: +255 (0) 783545464/766422703
Email: uyolecte@gmail.com, Blog: uyolecte.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uyoculturaltourismenterprises
Instagram: @uyoleculturaltourismenterprise
- Tours on offer includes:
- Hiking in Poroto Ridge Nature Reserve Mountains
- Lake Ngozi hiking
- A tour to God’s bridge
- A visit to Ifisi zoo, ravine and Cultural Museum
- A visit to Mbozi Metereorite
- A visit to the Safwa villages around
- Participation in culture and Safwa tradition dances “Mbeta”
- Mountain trekking at Loleza and Kawetile rift valley view
- Story telling
- Kitulo National Park tour
- Local beer and wine experience
HALF DAY TOURS
Story Telling
You will meet people of different ages and get an opportunity to interact. Elderly people “Wazee” without the Safwa chiefs who will tell you stories about the Safwa people, their origin, traditions, chiefdom system (its rise & fall) and hundreds of tales of the Locals Local
Beer brewing
Experience Visitors will get to learn all the procedures for making some of local beers of Southern Tanzania. Taste a local beer with friends and use available calabash and bamboo straws to enjoy the beers and wines on offer
Nature walks
Discover wonders of natural environment through outdoor recreations for restoration of one’s well being though nature walks within and around Mbeya region that boasts amazing scenery covered with lush green vegetations
Traditional Dance
While you’re enjoying your stay in Mbeya, be part of Safwa traditional dance ceremony which is performed by a group of men and women. Different songs are meant for different occasions such as welcoming guests, ceremonial dances and crop harvesting songs.
FULL DAY
Lake Ngozi Hiking (Crater Lake Hiking) Discover an exciting sight of outstanding natural beauty and superb hiking location. The forest around is a home to different species of flora and fauna such as monkey and many bird species. On each side of the walking routes, the trails are covered by magnificent highland forest, beautiful flowers and huge trees. As one gets to the crater rim, the view of the lake and landscape around is astonishing. Enjoy the view and listen to legendary stories about the lake and what local people believe about this natural wonder. A full day hike is recommended with hot lunch at local family or packed lunch for picnic lovers
Hiking on Mountains and Peaks of Mbeya
Enjoy adventurous hiking through scenic hilly villages of Mbeya. Our hiking program takes visitors through local farms, village settlements and local markets all the way to the high peaks of famous Mountains and hills of the South including Loleza, Kawetire and Poroto Mountains. The peaks have panoramic views of the Great Lift Valley and the Mbeya city.
Kitulo National Park Hiking
We organize professional hiking experience to Kitulo plateau across the grasslands to watch birds and view rolling landscape dotted with beautiful endemic wildflowers. Multiple days’ tours do combine Kitulo National Park tour and hiking to the local villages, trekking to the Livingstone Mountains as well as a visit to the sumptuous Matema beach on Lake Nyasa.
Other tours includes: Farm activities, Cycling and a visit to the Chief of Safwa people
Getting there: Mbeya can be accessed through various ways. Visitors can opt to fly and land at Songwe International Airport (2 hours), take a bus (12-14 hours) or take a train through TAZARA railway line (36-48 hours) from Dar es Salaam. After arriving in Mbeya, it takes 45 minutes-1 hour from the airport to our office located at Uyole Kati, 30 minutes from TAZARA Station and 15 minutes from the Main Bus station.
Volunteer Programme
Uyole cultural tourism receives and arranges for volunteers who are interested to work in health and education sectors around their areas. For details and booking, contact the tour coordinator through;
For details and booking, contact the tour coordinator through;
Mobile: +255 (0) 783545464/766422703
Email: uyolecte@gmail.com, Blog: uyolecte.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uyoculturaltourismenterprises
Instagram: @uyoleculturaltourismenterprise
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