Tanzania · Hiking

1-Day Marangu Waterfalls Hike with Chagga Tribe Experience

1 Day Round trip from Marangu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spend time with the Chagga tribe in Marangu
02 Enjoy a refreshing hike through a rich forest
03 Walk through tropical rainforest with monkeys and tropical birds
04 Have fun swimming and playing at Marangu Waterfalls

Marangu Waterfall sits on the foothills of Kilimanjaro, about a 40-minute drive from Moshi town. This full-day trip combines time with the Chagga tribe and a scenic hike through lush forest and exotic plants to reach the falls. Fed directly by glaciers from the top of the mountain, the crystal-clear water offers a refreshing natural shower or a beautiful place to swim. It is a rewarding escape into tropical scenery near Marangu.

Its crystal-clear water is a refreshing natural shower or a stunning place to swim, so don't forget your swimsuit.

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 No

Cities Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chagga Culture and Marangu Waterfalls Hike

After pick-up at the meeting point, we will spend some time with the Chagga tribe. Then, it is time to explore the Marangu Waterfalls. We hike through the tropical rainforest, passing monkeys, tropical birds, and stunning landscapes.
The local guide will explain the tropical plants and flowers during the walk, and after 40 minutes, you will reach the waterfall. The source of the waterfall comes directly from the glacier of Kilimanjaro. Its crystal-clear water is a refreshing natural shower or a stunning place to swim, so don't forget your swimsuit. Here, we will have our lunch and enjoy the scenery of this hidden waterfall.