Day 1.
Arrive Arusha town and overnight in a relaxing hotel. Enjoy an
African dinner in peaceful surroundings.
Day 2.
Travel in a 4x4 to the Mbulu Highlands and visit the lands of the
Barabaig. These people are herders and warriors resident here for
centuries. When we arrive we will be greeted by the leader of the
homestead and his wives. The afternoon is spent understanding the
life of the Barabaif women and some of their crafts including creating
decorated hides.
Day 3.
Arise at dawn to catch the morning milking. We will follow the
herds in the morning, as well as watching the incredible bird life
and learning about the liocal uses of all the different plants and
trees. The Barabaig are also famous for their beliefs about trees.
We will visit one of these sacred sites and learn about the rituals
which are associated with them. Dinner this evening is locally prepared
and freshly killed goat. You are welcome to help prepare the meal!
Day 4.
Breakfast on local milk and tea before heading back to town and
onto the next stage of your journey.
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Tanzania
has one of the largest areas of protected lands in the world. It
houses the largest Game Reserve on the continent (Selous) and its
most famous national park (the Serengeti), not to mention the famous
Ngorongoro Crater considered being the eighth wonder of the world.
Here you can experience the landscapes which have captivated the
minds of millions of people. 
Tanzania is endowed with some of the most diverse and picturesque landscape. Its towering mountains in the North are some of the highest mountains in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point, is a great extinct volcano 5,895m (19,345ft) above sea level. Rift Cross can take you to the roof of Africa - Kilimanjaro and to the tops of other attractive mountains such as Meru and Oldoinyo lengai. Climbing these volcanoes is an incredible but manageable challenge. For travelers seeking adventures off the beaten track and spectacular views, these are ideal destinations.
The
white and golden sands of East Africa’s beaches are deservedly
world famous. They are soaked in sun all year round, and surrounded
by coral reef and the exotic scenery of the Indian Ocean. A rest
on a Tanzanian beach will leave you refreshed, restored and intrigued.
Walking through the narrow, twisting streets of Zanzibar’s
Stone Town plunges you into the past.
To many people tourism is confined to the wildlife destination, mountain trekking and beach relaxation. Rift Cross goes beyond the limits by taking you to experience the richest and most diverse cultures of people who follow ancient traditions –yet engaging on their own terms, with a globalizing world. Let us take you to visit these peoples, their homes and villages.