Information for visitors
Although tourism facilities are still rudimentary, visitors are warmly welcome to the project area. All visits should be planned well in advance and arranged through the project coordinator. Day visits are also possible due to the short distance from Muheza, Tanga and Pangani. If you are planning a visit, read the below information carefully.
Infrastructure and communications
Roads: The road connection is from Muheza up to Mwembeni village (through Magila and Mgambo villages, and Magrotto Estate). This main road is passable with a four wheel drive. During the rain seasons (March-May, Oct-Nov), the road may be in poor condition in some places. View road connection on the map.
Electricity: The area is not connected with the national electricity grid. To use electricity, visitors will have to bring their own generator.
Telephone: Landline telephones are not available. Mobile telephone network is reasonably good, but depends on the operator. Celtel has the best working network in the area.
Services
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Local tour guides in Mwembeni |
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Buy fresh fruits from the villages! |
Transport: There is no public transport to the project area. Daladala mini buses operate from Muheza town to Magila village on the foot of the Magoroto Hills. The most comfortable means of arriving to the are is by your own car.
Accommodation: Current accommodation options for tourists are camping and home stays in the villages. Suitable camping sites can be found in the villages or in the conservation areas. Visitors will have to bring their own camping equipment. In future, camping equipment can also be hired from the tourist information center in the Mwembeni village.
Catering: Visitors will have to bring their own food. Some foodstuffs, such as fruits, may be available in the villages. Local women can be hired as cooks for longer stays in the area.
Tour guiding: The project has trained ten local tour guides who can take visitors to different attractions along the tourist trails. The guides are introduced on the page 'Who we are'.
Tourist trails: For descriptions of the trails, see Attractions.
Fees for tourists
All tourist fees are paid at the tourist office in Mwembeni village. Ensure that you receive a receipt of the payment.Entry fees are per head per day when visiting the villages of Mwembeni, Magula and/or Mgambo:
Foreigners: 3000 shillings
Tanzanians (Adult): 1000 shillings
Tanzanians children above 5 yrs but below 18 yrs: 500 shillings
Tanzanian students: 500 shillings
Guiding fee: to be confirmed
Other fees may also be payable depending on the arrangements.