THINGS TO DO FROM KILI VILLA

Staying in Kili Villa as a home base gives you various options for day trips into nature, culture and relaxing or more sportive activities. Go out for more beautiful nature, some fun and new experiences and come back home to retire to the campfire.

NATURE

• National Park, including Ngurdoto Crater and Momela Lakes 30 min • National Park 90 min • Tarangire National Park 120 min • Mkomazi National Park 120 min • South Amboseli / West Kilimanjaro 90 min Enduimet Wildlife Management area • Lake Man yara 90 min

Arusha National Park

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Tarangire National Park Mkomazi National Park

Lake Many ara RELAXING

Waterfall Kilasia or Kinukamori at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Its crystal clear water originates in the natural springs of volcanic rocks on Kilimanjaro. This picturesque spot is great for swimming or just relaxing and enjoying the refreshing breeze from the waterfall. The 2 hour drive through Moshi will take us to Marangu Village, where a short 20 minute hike will bring you to the Kinukamori Waterfall. Along the way you will pass thru beautiful forest past tall Eucalyptus trees among many others. At Kinukamori a picnic lunch can be served.

Hotsprings at Kikuletwa – Thermal Kilimanjaro water to relax and swim in these natural water springs. Swing over the water as a Tarzan on a rope or have little fish eat away dead skin. 2 hour drive from Kili Villa

Lake Chala - A beautiful and undiscovered crater lake with deep blue waters where you can swim or walk along the lake with a lot of birdlife. Along the top rim 100 meters above the lake is a great restaurant for lunch with specatular views. 2 hour drive from Kili Villa

Golf with a view - At just walking distance from Kili Villa the beautifylly landscaped golf course with challenging water hazards including the resident crocodile offers an amazing golf experience at the only championchip golf course in . 5 min walking from Kili Villa.

Arusha Canoeing

Lake Duluti canoeing Glide across the smooth surface of this small Crater Lake and view the Giant kingfisher, Fish eagle, Darters and many more. Surrounded by forested crater walls this is a very special and quiet 1,5 hour canoeing experience. A well-trained guide will accompany the safari. He will ensure your safety and enjoyment while explaining more about the natural environment, wildlife and cultures living in and around the lake.

Equipment: stable two-persons fibre-glass canoes Strenuousness: low, easy Time: morning or afternoons

Arusha National Park canoeing Enjoy a peaceful and scenic canoeing safari following the shorelines of small Momella Lake inside Arusha National Park. On this 2-3 hour canoe safari you can expect to see buffaloes, bushbuck, giraffes, hippos, water birds and beautiful views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. A well-trained guide will accompany the safari. He will tell you about the natural world in and around this lake.

We can meet at the lake or we can pick you up in Arusha and enjoy this activity as part of a half or full-day excursion into Arusha National Park.

Equipment: stable two-person fibre-glass canoes Strenuousness: low, easy Time: mornings or afternoons

Mountain biking

Usa River and Tengeru Villages This is a short and easy 2-hours ride mainly on single-track trails through the farming villages on the outskirts of Arusha. Most of this ride is flat and the tracks moderate to good. You will encounter local Tanzanian farmers, kids and general farming communities. The ride is partly shaded. An experienced mountain biking guide leads the ride.

Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets Strenuousness: medium Time: mornings or afternoons

Usa River, Tengeru village and Mount Meru (half day) This 3-hour ride will take you through the farming villages of Usa River as well as Tengeru. You will also ride a bit up the lower slopes of Mount Meru, into the lush farms of these slopes. Most of the tracks are in moderate to good condition. An experienced mountain biking guide leads the ride.

Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets Strenuousness: medium to high Time: mornings or afternoons

Usa River, Tengeru village and Mount Meru (full day) This full day ride will take you through the farming villages of Usa River as well as Tengeru. You will also ride a bit up the lower slopes of Mount Meru, into the lush farms of these slopes. This ride will be strenuous with steep up and down tracks following forest trails. Most of the tracks are in moderate to good condition. An experienced mountain biking guide leads the ride.

Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets Strenuousness: high Time: morning till late afternoon

Arusha National Park (full day) A full day mountain bike safari inside Arusha National Park. This ride is designed to give you both a wildlife and cultural experience. Our guide will meet you at Rivertrees Country Inn in the morning and transfer you to Arusha National Park. You will enjoy a short game drive through the park on your way to Ngorodoto Crater from where you will start your ride. The ride mainly goes round the rim of the Crater with stunning views into the Crater. A ranger will accompany the ride since it is possible to encounter buffalo. Other animals likely to be seen are Colobus Monkeys, Sykes Monkey, giraffes, various birds species and a great scenery.

The ride is partly on a gravel track and partly on a small animals track that can allow for some muddy riding. There are steep up and steep down parts during this ride.

Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets Strenuousness: high Time: morning till late afternoon

Walking

Lake Duluti walk Enjoy a beautiful 2,5 hours walk under the canopy of the Lake Duluti forest on the shores of the lake. From this location you have the perfect opportunity to view both forest and water birds. An experienced guide will assist you in identifying all the lesser known animals and trees.

Strenuousness: medium Time: mornings or afternoons

Cultural

Arusha city tour (half day) During this tour a Wayo Africa guide pick you up and take you on a drive through Arusha. He will show you some of the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. You will have the opportunity to visit a village market and the main Arusha market. You can also visit a school, church and have a drink in a local pub. Immerse yourself in the local culture.

Time: mornings or afternoons

Arusha city tour (full day) During this tour our guide will pick you up and drives you through Arusha and show you some of the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. You will have the opportunity to visit a village market and the main Arusha market. You can also visit a school a church and have a drink in a local pub.

You will be taken for lunch and the tour will continue for a short while after lunch visiting a few local farms as well as a flower farm and a coffee farm where farming is done for export.

Time: morning till late afternoon Vi sit Usa River and Tengeru market These are two short 1,5 hour tours where guests are walked from either Rivertrees Country Inn or Lake Duluti Serena to the local food and vegetable markets close to the properties. Your guide will tell you more about the process of local markets and helps you to communicate with the sellers.

Time: Wednesday or Saturday 8am-6pm: Tengeru market Thursday or Sunday 8am-6pm: Usa River market

Polish graves This is a historical site to World War ll when Polish refugees found their way to Africa. On this 2-hour tour a guide will accompany you to the graves in Tengeru (close to Lake Duluti). At the site a local guide will provide you with more details about the significance of this cemetery.

Time: mornings or afternoons

Game Drive

Arusha National Park Enjoy the thrill of getting up close and personal with the bigger wildlife as well as the smaller bush creatures, on a 1-day game drive. You can spot the black-and-white colobus monkeys, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, bushbucks, hyenas and leopards. Also more than 400 species of birds have been recorded in the park, such as pelicans, flamingos, hornbills, fish and snake eagles and buzzards. The park’s three most significant features include the Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest peak), the beautiful Momela Lakes and the 3km wide Ngurdoto Crater. When the clouds are clear you can even see the snow-capped peaks of the Kilimanjaro.

Combination activity tour Enjoy the diversity of different activities on this full day in Arusha National Park with game drive, hike, canoe and picnic lunch.

Our guide will meet you at Rivertrees Country Inn in an open game drive vehicle. He will take you on a full day tour inside Arusha National Park. This day will include various game drive circuits, a nice walk and canoe safari as well as a picnic lunch at a nice location. EXPERIENCES

The city of Arusha offers various intersting locations to visit to learn more about the country’s origins.

• Tanzanite Experience – www.tanzaniteexperience.com • Cultural Heritage Centre – www.culturalheritage.co.tz • Shanga House. For a great lunch in the garden – www.shanga.org • Maasai Market • Coffee plantation visit • Play golf on a championship golf course