Tanzania Rites of Passage Journey
Halisi Africa Tours and The Ascend Institute invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity for people of African descent to explore their heritage in the amazing country of Tanzania.
Beginning on the island of Zanzibar, off the east coast of Africa and traveling to the foothills of the largest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, you will discover a place like no other. On this epic journey, you will discover ancient cultures, witness a migration in the Serengeti, take a guided tour through waterfalls and mountain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro and witness the mining of a gem stone rarer and more beautiful than diamonds.
Tanzanian Vacations
Tanzanian Vacations
Safari & Maasai Boma -Quick look!
Maasai Rite of Passage Dance
HalisiAfrica Kilimanjaro partial climb
Rites of Passage Tour Itinerary December 2018
Day 1 - Your journey begins! Depart US for Tanzania.
Day 2 - Pick up and orientation. Settle in to lodging. Dinner at Livingstone's beach bar for a special welcome home meal. Karibuni Sana
USA - Tanzania (Days 1 - 2)
Learn about the Notorious Slave Trade of East Africa on our walking tour from Kelele square to the former slave market. Afterwards, take a local shopping tour at Darajani market and enjoy a fun Tanzanian-style dinner at Forodhani Gardens.
Day 3
Visit a Zanzibar Spice farm in the morning, then after lunch we'll take a boat to the old Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbar for a barbecue on the beach.
Day 4
Ferry transfer to Dar es Salaam at 9am. Arrival and check in around 2pm. After a few hours to settle in, we'll visit Mbezi beach and make plans for those who would like to experience the nightlife.
Day 5
Spend the day touring Dar Es Salaam, the former capital of Tanzania. Start with a tour of the University of Dar Es Salaam and tour the city center including the Heritage Center for Tribal Culture & Kariako market.
Day 6
Travel to Kilimanjaro region and check in to our rooms in Arusha, the tourism capital of Tanzania. Spend the evening getting to know Arusha.
Day 7
Tour the Tanzanite mines to become familiar with the rare, beautiful blue gem stone found only in Tanzania near Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and relaxation in the evening.
Day 8
Full day of Safari in Tarangire River National Park and a visit to a real Maasai Boma (camp) where the Maasai will teach us a traditional dance and share the uniqueness of their culture
Day 9
Hike 2700 meters up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pay homage to the wealth of resources in Africa. Rites of Passage ceremony, lunch and return trip.
Day 10
Fly home from Zanzibar or straight from Kilimanjaro international airport.