Gip Adventure · Tanzania · Day Trips
Culture Heritage Centre Visit
Tanzania's 120 tribes under one roof: an art gallery, gemstone gallery and cultural showcase on the edge of Arusha.
- Arusha
- 1 Day
- Cultural Visit
Tour overview
The art, crafts and gemstones of a nation of 120 tribes.
Arusha has plenty to see both in town and in the surrounding countryside, and the Cultural Heritage Centre is one of its most striking sights. It lies on the outskirts of the city, about 2 km from the centre along the main Arusha–Dodoma road.
The complex combines an African art gallery, a precious stone and jewellery shop, and a restaurant serving dishes from around the world. It brings together the past and present of Tanzania's 120 tribes on one site, almost under one roof, with carvings, gemstones, artefacts, clothing and books on display.
The centre has welcomed some of the world's best-known statesmen, including Thabo and Zanele Mbeki of South Africa, King Harald, Queen Sonja and Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, and US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. It is an easy, rewarding visit to combine with a day in Arusha.
- Start date
- Daily departures
- Duration
- 1 day
- Tour plan
- Customizable itinerary
- Transport
- Private safari vehicle
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks
- Language
- English
Your route
Just outside Arusha on the Dodoma road
The Cultural Heritage Centre is on the outskirts of Arusha, about 2 km from the city centre along the main Arusha–Dodoma road.
Day by day
Your day, step by step
Open each day to see the route, the safari experience and where you will sleep in each accommodation level.
Day01Cultural Heritage Centre, Arusha
Your guide collects you and drives you to the outskirts of Arusha, about 2 km from the city centre along the Arusha–Dodoma road, to the Cultural Heritage Centre.
Explore the African art gallery and its wealth of carvings, artefacts, clothing and books, which bring together the traditions of Tanzania's 120 tribes in one place. Your English-speaking guide explains the pieces and the cultures behind them. Visit the gemstone and jewellery shop to see Tanzania's precious stones, and hear about the famous guests who have walked these halls, from Norwegian royalty to US presidents.
Enjoy lunch, then take a little more time to browse before returning to your pick-up point.
Safari details
What is included in your safari
IncludedWhat is included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Mineral water
- Entrance fee
- Transport
- English-speaking guide
Not includedWhat is not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Items of a personal nature
Safari pricing
Price on request
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Guest experiences
What our travellers say
5.0 · Reviews on Tripadvisor, all rated 5 out of 5
- ★★★★★
Credits Gipson’s calm pacing and constant check-ins on summit night for getting the group to the top of Kilimanjaro.
- ★★★★★
Four friends took the 7-day Machame Route, were checked on regularly for their health, and all four reached the summit.
- ★★★★★
Climbed Kilimanjaro in 2017 and Mount Meru in 2019 with Gipson, then kept coming back to Tanzania with friends and family. Felt safe as a solo hiker.
- ★★★★★
A family of six climbed Kilimanjaro, trusted Gipson’s calls on health and weather, and now want to tackle Mount Meru with him.
- ★★★★★
Gipson led a group of friends to the top of Kilimanjaro. The trip was well organised and his passion for it showed.
- ★★★★★
Rain turned to snow on the climb, but the team kept everyone fed, monitored oxygen levels, and got them to the summit.
- ★★★★★
Felt safe on every day of the Kilimanjaro hike and was confident of summiting in Gipson’s care. Found him funny and knowledgeable.
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