Magadini Village Experience on the Shores of Nyumba ya Mungu Dam
Tour Highlight
Escape the ordinary and experience the authentic life of Magadini Village, a hidden gem along the shores of Nyumba ya Mungu Dam in Tanzania. Your journey begins with a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Moshi, passing sugarcane fields, corn farms, and ancient Baobab trees. This unique village is home to both the Pare (farmers and fishermen) and the Maasai (pastoralists), offering a rich cultural blend. Try your hand at fishing, canoe on the dam, learn Maasai traditions, spot colorful birds, or simply relax by the water. Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, Magadini promises an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path experience!
Group Pricing
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Tour Plan
Experience the off the bitten life of Magadini village at the shoreline of Nyumba ya Mungu Dam that covers Kilimanjaro and Manyara regions of Tanzania. The tour starts with the drive from Moshi town to the village, which will take almost one hour and a half in both tarmac and bumpy road, passing the sugarcane plantation, corn field, and Baobab trees.
The village is the home of both Pare and Maasai communities, which blend the authentic cultural experiences as Pare specializes in fishing and farming while the Maasai are pure Pastoralist. Rejoice in the delightful view of the dam while participating in some fishing activities, including pooling the net, fish sorting, and smoking.
The main activities at the village include the following
- Walking on the shoreline of Nyumba ya Mungu Dam. The guide will give the history of the dam and how it helps the local life in both fishing and farming activities.
- Canoeing in the dam. Enter the wooden boat and canoe with the local fishermen in the dam and see how they set the fishing net or just canoeing around some points of the dam
- Maasai culture. Join the Maasai community to encounter their culture in daily life. This includes the architectural, marriage, food, parenting, health care, and dressing style.
- Bird watching. In the mentioned activities above, you can have opportunities to enjoy bird life at the shoreline and in the shrubs around the villages and along the road.
- Dam side sitting. After all the activities you can sit near the dam for relaxation or enjoy your lunch. Also, this is offered for those who are not interested in walking, can take this option. Sitting relaxing while enjoying watching the fishing activities.
Note : People with enough time can join on a two day camping near by the dam. Magadini village offers a nice room for camping and enjoying the nightlife at the shoreline of the dam, whereby the following morning you experience the vibrant fish market and continuing fishing activities. If you need the price for two day program please ask.
Included/Exclude
- Entry fees for both villages
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private transport from/to Moshi
- Packed Lunch box/ Hot lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Additional Services/Activities
- Insurance
- Personal Expenditure
- Flights Tickets
- Accommodations
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