Ilkiding'a village is among the small villages that surround Mount Meru and yet offer valuable cultural programs in Tanzania. It was initiated two hundred years ago by elders, because of moving from one place to another and living a communal life. Ilkiding'a Village area was a forest full of wild animals so the Maasai leader of those days called masarie advised his people to live together with the aim of protecting themselves from wild animals. This act of living together resulted in other Maasai people calling this group “Iltung’ana looiding’a” which means over crowded/congested.
Start your tour from the hotel and drive to ilkiding’a approx. 30 minutes from Arusha town. You will be welcomed at Eliakimu’s house which has been selected to be a reception for tourists who visit this village. Here you will hear the history of this village with its people and walk to Sembeo’s household where several traditionally round houses built, get to know how an extended family lives together. The view of the Ngarenaro Valley and Leleto Hill is beautiful and the presence of Mount Meru makes it unique. Sembeo will show you how they make knives and will explain how he runs his business.
Discover the Cultural Heritage of Ilkiding'a Village Near Mount Meru
PICK ACTIVITIES OF YOUR INTEREST:
The village is reach with different activities which you can spend up to six days without turn to the first point like waterfalls, hike the hills around Mount Meru, mountain bike/cycling. Spend nights with local people into their house.
Visit to Orpul, where you will witness how Masai SLAUGHTER GOAT and you will participate on roasting and test the meat together. During this time Eliakimu’s will explain the meaning of Orpul.
Know how Maasai cure various deceases, Traditional Healer (Medicine men)
You will have an opportunity to learn how to prepare & test tradition dishes together with Maasai woman, along with traditional dance.
Mainyoito Women Group . This group has been making beadwork and the income generated from this work goes to provide much needed daily essentials like food, medication, school fees and supplies. Buying their handcrafts to support them.
Local guide fees, village fees
Airport pick up/drop-off transfer,
Mineral water, lunch (traditional food)
Hotels (but on request we can book for you)
Visas, Airport tax
Driver guide, Tips,
Personal travel and Baggage insurance,
Telephone bills, Laundry and any items of personal nature.
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