Travel to Iringa, Tanzania with Bob & Wilma

Lying on the main and only highway between the capital, Dar es Salaam, and the country of Zambia, is the town of Iringa. It is a pleasant town setting at about 5250 feet elevation overlooking the Ruaha River. It was built around 1900 by the Germans as a defense against the tribal people of the area, the Hehe.

It is the district capital of this important agricultural area and has a very profitable and active produce market.

There is also a colorful souvenir market for visitors and tourists where authentic African items can be purchased.

Within this market, an interesting woodworking shop can be viewed. 

Iringa is the home of the charitable Neema Crafts who train, employ and empower the physically challenged of the Eringa district and where their items can be purchased.  

On this same highway, situated between Iringa and the capital, is a traditional Masaai village whose economy is still based on livestock.

As in the past, the young Masaai men, the bachelors, are charged with defending the animals and keeping them safe.

The women, who are very tall and beautiful, are skilled in beadwork and often sell it.

All the Masaai enjoy dancing and are known for their jumping while doing so.

Photos and story courtesy of Bob & Wilma.

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