EE-Yeiyo – Arusha Region

Ee-yeiyo Cultural Tourism is located 25 kms northeast of the town of Arusha, off Arusha-Moshi road on Momela road next door to the Arusha National Park. With a breath-taking view of Mt. Meru (14,980 ft /4,566m) the home of Wa-Meru tribe who live around the revered Mountain, ee-yeiyo highlights the unique Cultural wealth of the tribe, including focusing on economic and environmental concerns of the local community.

Guests will experience or take part at any of the following activities

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• A tour of ee-yeiyo,
  The tour will take you inside the traditional domed houses. You will learn the History of the Wa-Meru tribe and their way of life through their artefacts, and traditions

• Meet “Vakyeku” women Cultural group (3 hours)
  This is a group of traditional dancers made up of widows and old women. Join in their song and dance (Mbere). Take part in bead and handicraft making.

• Various tasks at the farm (2 hours)
  This tour will give you an opportunity to join in the day to day activities

• A walk to the source of the Usa River (3 hours)
  The tour will first take you to the nearby dark pool, feared by many for its dark water. Experience the eerie feeling.

• Ngongongare Village Tour (3 hours)
  Volunteer and make a difference. Take part in an environmental conservation exercise. Join eeyeiyo’s “plant a tree and keep it alive” project

• A traditional wedding (Full day day):
  Ee-yeiyo offers Wa-Meru traditional wedding with all its frills to those who wish to extend their love story to Meru.