Community tourism in Tarangire national park is done in the communities that are found around the park. Most of these are Maasai communities. Community tourism in these areas has prompted creation of business and different initiatives that have created income sources for the local people. It also helps in the preservation of the cultures, traditions and practices of the Maasai people as these are the main attraction of visitors to these communities.
Community tourism in Tarangire national park at a glance:
- Includes community visits and cultural tours.
- Visitors to Tarangire national park get to visit the Maasai communities around the park and interact with the locals
- Visitors get to experience the unique nomadic way of life of the Maasai people during their community visits to the Maasai villages.
- A visit to the “manyattas”.
- On cultural tours, visitors get a chance to participate in the traditional dances and folk songs of the Maasai. Get to show off how high you can jump alongside the Maasai warriors.
- Take part in making some crafts and jewelry and get to taste some of the local Maasai dishes.
Other activities in Tarangire national park:
- Night and day game drives
- Guided walking safaris
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Bird watching
Community tourism had helped improve the standards of living of the Maasai people as they get to make a living.
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