Excursion Offers
In-Town
If you want to understand a bit more about Iringa itself, these tours are for you! (all prices are per person)
Historic Walking Tour of Central Iringa (2 hours)
$10
Your tour guide will meet you at your lodgings in Iringa. If you're staying on the outskirts of town, you might hop on a dala-dala to get to the center. Once in the center, your guide will escort you through the town, showing you the important sites of this former German colonial town. Your tour will end at the historic Iringa Boma Museum, which is stocked with artifacts steeped in the history of Iringa.
*can be combined with Market tour
Soko (Market) Walking Tour (2 hours)
$10
Interested in experiencing the soko (market) through the eyes of a local? Walk through the beating heart of Iringa, taking in the sights and sounds of a bustling market. Your tour guide will show you the hidden corners, helping you to understand the economic powerhouse of Iringa town.
*can be combined with the Historic Walking Tour
Gangilonga Rock Hike (4 hours)
$22
A local viewpoint that provides a commanding view of the town, Gangilonga Rock is an important landmark for the Hehe people. Your tour guide will escort you up the trail to Gangilonga Rock, explaining the importance of the rock in Hehe folklore. After enjoying the view, he'll return you to either the Greek Club for lunch, or the Sunset Hotel for dinner.
Note: Hike is moderately strenuous.
Around Town
Looking to get out of town and see some of the amazing sites near Iringa? (all prices per person)
Rock Painting Hike (3 hours)
$20
Explore pre-historic rock paintings just outside of Iringa. Your tour guide will escort you on a dala-dala (local minibus) to the rock paintaings, about 30 minutes from the center of Iringa. He'll give you a sense of the history and lore surrounding the paintings. At the conclusion of the hike, your guide will escort you back to the center of Iringa.
Isimila Stone Age Site (4 hours)
$40
Interested in the early origins of this area? The Isimila Stone Age site showcases the Stone Age artifacts discovered during American archaeological expeditions in the 1950s and 60s. Oh, and did we mention the spectacular sandstone pillars? On this tour, your guide will collect you from central Iringa and escort you to the site. You'll have plenty of time to explore the site and it's museum, before returning to Iringa.
Mkwawa Museum Visit (4 hours)
$35
A prominent leader in the Hehe tribe, Chief Mkwawa was instrumental in organizing Hehe resistance to German occupation in the 19th century. Just outside of Iringa, a museum preserves his memory. Your guide will pick you up from central Iringa and bring you to the museum, located in the small village of Kalenga, once the capital of the Hehe people. After touring the museum, your guide will return you to central Iringa.
All Excursions include transportation, guide fees, and entry fees (if applicable). Food/water/gratuity is not included.
Activities
Cultural Activities
Want to get a better understanding of local Tanzanian culture? Try these excursions!
Maasai Jewelry Making (1.5 hours)
$30
Maasai jewelry is known for its colorful beaded patterns. Held at the local Maasai market, this activity will teach you how to make your own Maasai jewelry. Experienced Maasai artisans will guide you as you craft your own work, which will be yours to keep at the conclusion of the activity.
Tanzanian Cooking Seminar (4 hours)
$50
Curious about Tanzanian cuisine? Want to learn for yourself? In this seminar, you'll learn the ins and outs of Tanzanian cooking. Led by experienced "mamas" (Tanzanian women), you'll prepare your own delicious Tanzanian feast!
Hehe Basket-Making (4 hours)
$40
The Iringa Region is known around the world for it's hand-woven baskets. Interested in how they're made? Want to give it a try yourself? In this activity, you'll have that chance. Your guide will take you to a small village on the outskirts of Iringa, where you'll learn how to weave traditional baskets under the guidance of village women.
All activities include transportation, guide fees, supplies, and instruction fees. unless noted, food/water/souvenirs/gratuity are not included