Half Day Program: 3.5 hours

(Ideal for guests arriving at Kilimanjaro airport before noon or passing Imbaseni on the way to Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro)

Guided tour starts at the local church, and passes by the German soldier’s house, ancient well, Meru family compound and cultural center. It also includes local drink and food tasting, a beaded jewelry workshop, and a visit to Imbaseni primary school, the first path to Mount Kilimanjaro, drinking water spring, banana, coffee and maize plantation, traditional healer’s house and finally, the fig tree worship site.

Price (per person)*: $15 (more than four people per group), $20 (three or fewer people per group), $30 (individual guest)

Full Day Program: 6 – 7 hours

(Ideal for guests with an extra day in Arusha or nearby to explore the local culture before or after their trek or safari)

·          Option One – Meru Cultural Experience

Complete half day tour schedule, plus 1) fetching water and making milk tea the traditional way, 2) cooking and sharing local lunch with mama at the family compound, 3) brewing and tasting banana beer, 4) making your own beaded jewelry and 5) working at the plantation or feeding the family cows.

Price (per person)*: $30 (more than four people per group), $40 (three or fewer people per group), $60 (individual guest)

·         Option Two – Community Volunteering

Complete half day tour schedule, with lunch at the Imbaseni Primary School or the family compound, plus 1) teaching a class and spending time with students at Imbaseni Primary School, 2) helping the head teacher on school administrative projects, or 3) helping the village chairman or local NGOS on other community projects

Price (per person)*: $20 (More than four people per group), $25 (Three or fewer people per group), $35 (individual guest)

·          Option Three – Hiking and trekking

Complete half day tour schedule, with lunch box and a four wheel drive tour of the Maji Ya Chai River and the foot of the Mount Sakila. Follow the tracks of the village elderly who prayed for rain during droughts, hike up to the top of Mount Sakilaand and get a breathtaking view of the village and the nearby region.

Price (per person)*: $40 (more than four people per group), $45 (three or fewer people per group), $70 (individual guest)

* All prices quoted above do not include transportation to the starting point of the tour. Imbaseni village does not offer pick up service since many visitors come with their own vehicles. However, we can recommend transportation arrangements upon request.