Day 01
Marangu Waterfalls, Chagga Culture and Coffee Experience
- In the morning, you will drive to Marangu Gate (1900 m). Expect to experience an abundance of nature, culture, and cuisine. You will have the opportunity to take pictures of the mighty, marvellous Kilimanjaro and get a sense of the spirit of the mountain.
- Explore the Chagga tribe and their rich history. The area around Marangu is home to the local Chagga tribe, and you will learn all about their rich history and traditions on this full-day expedition.
- Your second stop will be a small coffee farm, where you will learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed locally. You will try your hand at processing, roasting, and preparing a fresh cup of coffee.
- Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, you will depart for the spectacular Ndoro Waterfalls. The hike to the waterfall's base leads through the lush green landscape, and the descent takes approximately 1 hour. Here, you can relax and swim in the pool beneath the waterfall.
- Another highlight of the day is a visit to the Chagga underground caves and the Chagga Live Museum. Years back, during a drought, the Maasai migrated up the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro in search of food and water. They enslaved and killed the local Chagga people. In defence against these attacks, the Chagga built an extensive network of underground caves. Your guide will vividly illustrate the whole story of the conflict between the Maasai and Chagga as you visit the caves. You will then spend some time at the Chagga Live Museum, a small outdoor museum that offers further insight into traditional Chagga life.
- The tour includes a Chagga culinary taste when you stop for lunch at a small restaurant. Here, you will be served a traditional hot meal. Later, you will also have the chance to try local spirits such as banana beer and wine.
- In the evening, you will drive back to Moshi.
