 HOPE FOUNDATION TANZANIA
to bring hope to those who have none
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As a volunteer in Tanzania, whilst staying at the hope foundation, we can help you to arrange to visit some of the attractions in Tanzania. There are many exciting places to see whilst here. Some of these include:
WATERFALLS
There are many waterfalls in Tanzania, but just a short bus ride away you can visit Marangu waterfalls or Kilasiya waterfalls (as shown above). The fresh water is running down from Mount Kilimanjaro creating a spectacular sight.
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar's coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, but
sand and surf vary depending on what side of the island you're on. On
the east coast, waves break over coral reefs and sand bars offshore and
low tide reveals small pools of starfish, small minnows, and anemones.
Up north, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the tides, and
smooth beaches and white sand make for dazzling days in the sun.
The port city of Stone Town dominates the west coast, and although the
beaches of Mangapwani, where slave caves are visible at low tide and
nearby Bububu are less than half an hour's drive away, a night or two
spent on the east or north coast is well worth the extra hour it takes
to drive there.
MOSHI TOWN
Nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro,
Moshi is the coffee producing centre of the country. All around the
town and on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, there are vast plantations of
coffee blanket covering the area. Coffee is a mainstay of life in Moshi,
and the seasonal coffee auctions, whereby wholesale coffee is bidded
for by international buyers, packaged and sold, is an event not to be
missed if you’re in town. In addition to the coffee auction, Moshi’s
coffee roasting factory is a sweet-smelling insight into the production
of this famous beverage. Sugar plantations are also of central
importance to the region’s economy, and can be seen outside of town.
Cultural tourism programmes can arrange for short hikes and day-trips to
tribes and villages, and also tours to nearby crops and coffee farms. Walks around Moshi town and a trip to the coffee auction that is held
here are activities of interest to passing visitors, but the main
reason visitors come to Moshi is to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro,
the mountain whose thick clouds and snow-capped peak towers over the
agricultural town. Climbing expeditions depart from the town into
Kilimanjaro National Park early in the morning, before the clouds that
cluster daily around the mountaintop have risen, and when the air is
fresh and cool. Whether you’re in Moshi to scale to the top of Africa or
learn more about coffee growing and production.
MARANGU
In Marangu town, you can visit many markets to get a real feel for the culture in Tanzania.
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Arusha National Park is a gem of varied ecosystems and spectacular views of Mt. Meru,
the crater that gives the region its name. The small national park
includes the slopes, summit, and ash cone of Mt. Meru, the Momela Lakes,
Ngurdoto Crater, and the lush highland forests that blanket its lower
slopes. Game viewing around the Momela Lakes is at a laid-back and quiet
pace, and while passing through the forest many visitors stop to search
for troupes of rare colubus monkeys playing in the canopy.
MOUNT KILIMANJARO
Kilimanjaro is located near the town of Moshi and is a protected area, carefully regulated for climbers to enjoy
without leaving a trace of their presence. The mountain’s ecosystems are
as strikingly beautiful as they are varied and diverse. On the
lowland slopes, much of the mountain is farmland, with coffee, banana,
cassava, and maize crops grown for subsistence and cash sale. A few
larger coffee farms still exist on the lower slopes, but much of
the area outside the national park has been subdivided into small
plots. Once inside the park, thick lowland forest covers the lower
altitudes and breaks into alpine meadows once the air begins to
thin. Near the peak, the landscape is harsh and barren, with rocks
and ice the predominant features above a breathtaking African view.
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highlight of most visitors’ experiences in Tanzania. Few
mountains can claim the grandeur, the breathtaking views of Amboseli
National Park in Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Masaai Steppe, that
belongs to Kilimanjaro. Hiking on the ‘rooftop of Africa’ — the
highest point on the continent at 5896 metres — is the adventure of a
lifetime, especially because, if paced well, everyone from seasoned
trekkers to first-time enthusiasts can scale the snowy peak.
At the hope foundation we are happy to help you organise visits to any attractions you wish to see during your time in Tanzania. Do not hesitate to contact us about it.
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