Kenya, Tanzania · Village Tours

3-Day Moshi, Marangu and Lake Challa Tour with Chagga Culture

3 Days Round trip from Old Moshi Road Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Old Moshi and Kidia Village, an important historical area in the growth of Moshi town
  • 02 Learn about Mangi Meli and Chagga history at Old Moshi and the Chagga Live Museum
  • 03 Hike through scenic Marangu villages filled with bananas, coffee, and beans
  • 04 Visit Lake Challa, a crater lake with spectacular views between Kenya and Tanzania

Spend three days exploring life in Tanzania through local villages and the daily traditions of the Chagga people on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Discover the history of Moshi and Marangu, learn about local leaders and colonial resistance, and experience village farming, coffee, and homestay hospitality. The tour also brings you to the beautiful crater lake of Challa in Rombo District, where nature, culture, and scenic views come together.

Learn about Mangi Meli, the chief of Moshi, and his resistance against colonialism in Tanzania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Old Moshi History, Village Life, and Coffee Experience

  • Get picked up by your Tanzanian guide from your hotel in Moshi town and travel to Old Moshi - Kidia Village. The village holds an important historical place in the beginning and growth of Moshi town.
  • Visit Kolila Secondary, a place where the Germans settled during their efforts to colonise Moshi and the surrounding area.
  • Learn about Mangi Meli, the chief of Moshi, and his resistance against colonialism in Tanzania.
  • Proceed to vanilla farms and meet local farmers to learn about their economic activities in the village.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy local food and a coffee tour.

Overnight in Moshi town or at a homestay in the village.

2
Day 02

Marangu Village Hike, Chagga Heritage, and Waterfalls

  • Get picked up by your guide from your hotel in Moshi and transfer to Marangu.
  • Spend your day hiking through scenic villages with bananas, coffee, and beans.
  • Visit the Chagga Live Museum to learn the history of Mangi Marealle and his reign during the Chagga chiefdom era.
  • Enjoy waterfalls and local food prepared by a host family.

Overnight at a homestay or hotel.

3
Day 03

Lake Challa Crater Views and Rombo Chagga War Caves

  • On this day, transfer from Marangu to Lake Challa in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro. The lake is a crater lake with spectacular views between Kenya and Tanzania. Visitors can choose to take a nature hike on the crater walls to the base of the lake, go canoeing, and take lots of pictures.
  • Later, enjoy lunch with a view.
  • Later in the afternoon, visit the old Chagga war caves in Rombo to learn about the Warombo Chagga ethnicity.
  • Return to Moshi at the end of the tour.
Old Moshi, Kidia Village, Marangu villages, Lake Challa

Where this trip takes you

Old Moshi, Kidia Village, Marangu villages, Lake Challa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Old Moshi Road 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transfers from Moshi to the villages
  • Tour and activity fees
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Taxes
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 3 lunches
  • 2 dinners
  • 2 breakfasts

What's Not Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Other activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Old Moshi Road.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 490 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total