Tanzania · Village Tours

Full-Day Marangu Cultural Tour with Chagga Coffee and Mbege

1 Day Round trip from Marangu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Chagga Museum and underground Chagga tunnels
  • 02 Visit colourful local markets in Marangu, Tanzania's largest banana market
  • 03 Experience coffee and banana farms with a bean-to-cup coffee demonstration
  • 04 Taste the traditional Chagga brew 'Mbege' at a local bar
  • 05 Enjoy the waterfalls and stunning views of Kilimanjaro's surrounding valleys

Visit Marangu, a quaint village, for a fascinating insight into the lives of the Chagga people and learn about their culture and traditions. Explore colourful local markets, see the underground Chagga tunnels and the Chagga Museum, and visit coffee and banana farms. You will also enjoy local dishes, learn the traditional process of preparing coffee from bean to cup, and drink the traditional 'Mbege' at a local bar on this full-day excursion.

Make a splash in the mountain waters of Kilimanjaro and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cultural Discovery in Marangu Village

Meet your tour guide and experience the following:

  • Waterfalls - Make a splash in the mountain waters of Kilimanjaro and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys.

  • Chagga Museum - Explore Chagga culture and history by visiting the museum. There are several exhibitions, including a reconstructed thatched Chagga house.

  • Underground Chagga Tunnels - These were used by the Chagga people to hide from enemies during clan wars.

  • Colourful Local Markets - Marangu is the largest market for the sale of bananas in the country and attracts buyers from all over Tanzania.

  • Coffee and Banana Farms - Visit coffee farms and a local home, where you can enjoy local dishes and learn the traditional process of preparing coffee from bean to cup.

  • Local Bar - Drop into one of the local Chagga bars and drink the traditional "Mbege" - a local brew made from millet and banana wine.

Chagga Museum, underground Chagga tunnels, coffee and banana farms, waterfalls

Where this trip takes you

Chagga Museum, underground Chagga tunnels, coffee and banana farms, waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marangu 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport to and from Moshi/Materuni and Materuni/Moshi

  • Driver

  • Professional English-speaking Tanzanian guide

  • Village entry fees

  • Lunch box

  • Coffee fee

  • Government tax

  • Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Flight

  • Insurance

  • Tipping for your guide

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Marangu, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Marangu.

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