Marangu Waterfall & Coffee Making Cultural Tour: Explore Chagga Tribes History and Coffee Production
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12 Ratings
Arusha
Immerse yourself in the history and traditions of the Chagga tribe while exploring the Marangu Waterfall and Coffee Making Cultural Tour. Discover the unique rainforest landscape and learn about coffee production in this full-day excursion.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marangu Falls - In the morning we drive to Marangu Gate (1900m), the starting point for all Kilimanjaro treks via the Marangu Route. You will have the opportunity to take pictures of the mighty Kilimanjaro and get a sense of the spirit of the mountain. The area around Marangu is home to the local Chagga tribe and you will learn all about their history and traditions on this full day excursion. Our second stop will be visit a small coffee farm, where you will learn about how the coffee is grown, harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee. Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, we will depart for the Ndoro Waterfalls. Our hike to the base of the waterfall will lead us through lush green landscape and the descend takes approximately 1 hour. Here you have the opportunity to relax and take a refreshing bath in the pool of the waterfall.
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Marangu - Another highlight will be the visit to the Chagga Underground Caves and the Chagga Live Museum.
In times of 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 defense of these attacks the Chagga built an extensive network of underground caves. Your guide will lively illustrate you the conflict while you visit the caves. We then continue to spend some time at the Chagga Live Museum, a small outdoor museum, which will give you further insides into traditional chagga life. Our tour also includes a chagga culinary taste, when we stop for lunch in a small restaurant. Here you will be served a traditional hot meal, later you will also have the chance to try the local spirits such as banana beer and wine.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Professional crew wages covered
- First Aid available on-site
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Flights, Tipping the crew, Visas , Additional Park fees & Hotel
Additional Information
Experience the riveting history and culture of Marangu with BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO L.T.D. Situated at the base of Kilimanjaro, Marangu is a small settlement rich in history and time-honored traditions. Be enthralled by the lifestyle of the Chagga tribe, the distinct rainforest scenery, and the intricacies of coffee cultivation.
In the morning, we proceed to Marangu Gate (1900m), an initial point for Kilimanjaro hikes via the Marangu Route. Here, you’ll feel the awe-inspiring spirit of the mountain. Marangu is the dwelling place of the native Chagga tribe; immerse yourself in their heritage and customs during this day-long tour. We’ll take a trip to a coffee farm where you’ll discover the complete process of coffee production - from growth to harvest, followed by local processing. Participate in the operation, from roasting to preparing a cup of fresh coffee, before setting off to the Ndoro Waterfalls. The trek to the waterfall base through the lush green surroundings takes an hour to descend. Following this, we’ll explore the Chagga Underground Caves and Live Museum.
Location
Arusha
Travellers may come direct to our offices located Upinde street, boma road moshi (Kilimanjaro) Tanzania.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Charlottesteve00
Feb 3, 2021
Marangu waterfall tour with the history of chagga people - Before Tanzania safari I wanted to know the history of chaga people, after waterfall visit I visited the caves where I got the history of chagga people.One of the best moment was to get a really and delicious African Lunch with my Team.
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Gardenpastor
Feb 2, 2021
Chagga cave amoshi - Do you real want to know more about the chagga tribe, I visited the chagga escaping caves, it was so amazing and somethings I though am gonna come closer with. It was just a day trip but with a lot of funny
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Jenseentheobarrd
Jan 22, 2021
Together with few other people we did a hike to the waterfalls. - It was really breathtaking to see everything from up there an interesting tour it is. For lunch we were invited to a family that prepared amazing delicious dish. Whoever visits Kilimanjaro do not hesitate to be doing this.
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Hubarrahul
Jan 18, 2021
The hike to where it is located was enjoyable - The water falls is one of the longest in Tanzania. The village and Moshi town provided a good view. We later saw Kilimanjaro and we were happy to choose this trek to the falls
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Paul4566
Dec 15, 2020
Marangu landscape is breathe taking - I am recommending to go to the water falls as these are amongst the tallest in Tanzania. Do the tour when you are in Moshi as the place is near. Marangu is my favourite place for day trips. Is lies of coffee cultivated slopes of the mountain. The landscape is breathe taking especially when gazing at Moshi from the hiking. The water falls are safe for swimming this is my favorite destination because I like swimming and am willing to do it with many people.
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Stella
Dec 14, 2020
Nice fall - When walking on the hill our guide was explaining about the history of the Chagga tribe. These are the dwellers of the foot of Kilimanjaro. He was very detailed about them and was happy to introduce us to the locals who were helping us to make coffee from the plant tree. This is something I never did and was happy to do it this time on this trip. He went to the water falls and swim the water was called so I did not do this activity.
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Sonhiming
Dec 14, 2020
We did the Marangu coffee and water fall tour. - The water is safe for swimming. It can get really called and become hard to swim unless you come from a really cold country. You can go to the top of the waterfalls but you have to be careful because I do not think one can survive a drop from this height. Our guide found chameleon and was playing with it on his hands. We later took some pictures and were able to do the same with it.
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Leornado22
Dec 13, 2020
This was a very unique day - Geofrey arranged a car and guide to come with us to Marangu village. We had fun coffee tour with very positive energy floating around. The banana beer at a local bar was nice. Different plants grow in this village including the coffee. We helped prepare a cup of coffee and our tour ended with us going to the Lunch which was prepared by a local family. I had a great day this day.
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David
Dec 2, 2020
Incridble guide - We had an incredible guide who told stories about the villagers and explained the plants we saw and why they grew there. The plants were so nice that were used to mark a border between one piece of land a villager had and the other. We ended up swimming and taking lunch after preparing a cup of coffee and plying with kids. I recommend starting this journey from Moshi town it is a hustle going there yourself and can use more money than when you plan it before there are many tourist traps.
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Lobsonmerry
Dec 1, 2020
I get invited by a local African family for African lunch - When traveling in Moshi I was recommended by my taxi driver to this company to arrange my day trip this is when I came to their office and I got recommendations of few places I can visit for a day trip. I also
liked Marangu water falls because it was a major place that I can go to and find lots of water dropping from the normal river course. I was met by a well detailed guide who took me to the waters then later locals have me to prepare
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