Information for visitors
Although tourism facilities are still under construction, visitors are warmly welcome to Magoroto. 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.
How to get there
There is a reasonably good road connection from Muheza to Magoroto. The driving route is as follows:
From Muheza follow the Amani road for about 2,5 km. Then take the road on the right that takes you to Magila villlage. Follow that road up to the Magoroto Hills, through Mgambo village to the Magrotto Estate. From the Estate headquarters the road continues ca. 2 km ending up in Mwembeni village. A four wheel drive is recomended, especially during the rain seasons (March-May, Oct-Nov), when the road may be in poor condition in some places. View road connection on the map.
The most comfortable means of arriving to the area is by your own four wheel drive car. Other means of transport include hiring a taxi from Muheza bus station or hiring a motorbike taxi at AMTICO (the starting point of Amani road just before crossing the railway line).
Facilities:
Electricity: The area is not connected with the national electricity grid. Electricity is provided by a generator in the Magrotto Estate visitor houses.
Telephone: Mobile telephone network is reasonably good, but depends on the operator. TIGO and Celtel have the best working network in the area.
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Local tour guides in Mwembeni |
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Buy fresh fruits from the villages! |
Accommodation: The Magrotto Estate has renovated its main house and some self catering bungalows for visitors. Camping is also possible in the estate area. To book accommodation, contact the Amboni Sisal Properties Ltd. (the owner of the estate).
Catering: Food is available in the Magrotto Estate main house. Visitors staying in the self catering bungalows can cook their own food. Some foodstuffs, such as fruits, may be available in the villages.
Guided tours: Guided tours in the villages can be arranged at the MAMCEA / tour guides' office in Mwembeni village. The local tour guides trained by the project can take visitors to different attractions along the tourist trails and tell about the history and culture of the area. You can also contact a local tour guide to book a tour before you arrive in Magoroto. Visit the page 'Who we are' to get to know the local guides and their contact information.
Tourist trails: For descriptions of the trails, see Attractions
Fees for tourists entering the villages:
All village tourist fees are paid at the MAMCEA / tour guides' office in Mwembeni village. Ensure that you receive a receipt of the payment.Village entry fee is per head per entry when visiting the villages of Mwembeni, Magula and/or Mgambo:
| Foreign adults: | 5 USD |
| Foreign children (5 - 17 years): | 3 USD |
| Tanzanian adults: | 1500 shillings |
| Tanzanian children (5 - 17 years) and students: | 500 shillings |
| Children under 5 years do not have to pay an entry fee | |
Guiding fee is per person per day: Foreigners 5 USD, Tanzanians 2500 shillings (same for adults and for children).
Research fee to be paid by a person conducting research in the village areas: 30,000 TSh. per field research period.