Iringa

Located in the southern highlands of Tanzania, near the country’s legislative capital of Dodoma and the agricultural centre of Morogoro, Iringa is a pleasant small town and a focus of regional agriculture and production.

Its streets are quiet and peaceful, and the market offers a colourful scene of traditional African culture. Iringa overlooks the Little Ruaha River and is a popular stopping point for visitors to Ruaha National Park.

Historically, Iringa was a centre of colonial administration. During German occupation, the German military constructed the town as a fortified defence against marauding Hehe tribal warriors intent on driving them out of the region.

One of the most popular attractions in Iringa is the Neema Crafts Centre where you can take tours to see local crafts being produced from local native resources. You can also go to one of the most interesting stone age sites in East Africa, The Isimila Stone Age Site or climb Gangilonga Rock which affords great views of the city. 

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Highlights of Iringa

1	Gateway to the road to Tanzania's best kept secret, Ruaha National Park.
2	Learning how local crafts are made at the Neema Crafts Centre.
3	Relaxing African style in one of the numerous bars.