MARANGU CULTURAL TOUR
MARANGU CULTURAL TOUR
Marangu Cultural Tour offers a unique glimpse into Chagga heritage, where visitors explore traditional homes, banana and coffee farms, and sacred caves once used to hide from Maasai warriors. The tour includes a visit to the local museum and a walk to Kinukamori Waterfall, blending natural beauty with rich cultural storytelling.
FULL ITINERARY
Your day begins with a scenic drive from Moshi or Arusha to the verdant slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the charming village of Marangu sits nestled among banana and coffee plantations. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views and glimpses of rural Tanzanian life.
Upon arrival, a local Chagga guide will welcome you and lead you through a traditional Chagga house made of straw and bamboo. You’ll learn about Chagga customs, ancestral tools, food preservation techniques, and how local families lived for centuries. Next, visit the Chagga Cultural Museum, which showcases historical artifacts and stories of resistance against colonial forces and conflict with the Maasai.
Join local farmers on a short walk through lush coffee and banana plantations. You’ll witness the full process of traditional organic coffee-making—from picking, drying, roasting, and grinding beans—ending with a cup of fresh Chagga coffee brewed the local way.
Enjoy a delicious Chagga lunch prepared by using fresh, organic ingredients. Taste dishes like banana stew (“machalari”), beans, vegetables, and fruits grown in the area, accompanied by traditional African hospitality.
Take a gentle walk through the forest to the beautiful Kinukamori Waterfall, a sacred site among the Chagga people. Here, you’ll hear the legend behind the waterfall and have time to relax or take photos beside its cool cascading waters.
Join your local hosts for a hands-on coffee-making session using beans grown right in the village. You’ll participate in every step—from roasting over an open fire to grinding and brewing—accompanied by traditional Chagga songs and storytelling. Enjoy your fresh cup with pride, knowing you helped make it.
If time and energy allow, explore the ancient underground tunnels used by the Chagga to hide from Maasai raiders during historical tribal conflicts. These man-made caves are a powerful reminder of the ingenuity and resilience of the Chagga people.
As the day winds down, you’ll be driven back to your hotel with a heart full of memories and a deeper appreciation for the cultural richness of Tanzania’s northern highlands.
MARANGU CULTURAL TOUR PRICES
We do not compromise on safety and quality, so our prices are not the cheapest. However, it is also not as high as other companies. We take great pride in the value for money we provide to every customer.
The per person prices below are based on the number of people booking the trip together.
1 PAX | 2 - 4 PAX | 5 -7 PAX | 8-10 PAX |
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1,800 USD | 1,710 USD | 1,600 USD | 1500 USD |
Included in cost:
- Entrance Fee
- Guide
- Food and soft drink
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Transport
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
The price does not include:
- Tanzania Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)