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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Immerse yourself in the culture of Tanzania by visiting Maasai village and Materuni village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, explore this villages to discover a world of tradition, history and cuisine.
We will pick you in Arusha, Moshi or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports in a clean airconditioned car and drive short distance to Kilimanjaro region
- Get first-hand insights into Maasai culture direct the from community member
- Visit the last village before Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
- Learn aboutTanzania coffee industry
- Make your own cup of coffee in traditional ways
- Benefit our experience of planning your trip and from our professional guides
- Get the best views of mount Kilimanjaro on clear days
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Hot lunch
Tour guide
Bottled water
Contribution to Maasai village
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Roundtrip private transport
All activities
Alcohol Drinks
personal expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our guides will pick you up at your hotel or airports
Traveler pickup
Arusha Airport, Arusha, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania
7609, Rundugai, Tanzania We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports in a clean airconditioned vehicle and drive short distance to Maasai village.
At the village, you experience many traditional aspects of Maasai life, but also see how the Maasai adapt to development and contact with modern civilization. All visits are planned and arranged by the Maasai themselves; they will show you their traditional Maasai dance and singing, different types of Maasai houses, traditional beads, making fire, ornaments, some bush techniques & medicine and you can also walk with their cattle on the plains before going to Materuni village the home of chagga tribe. 180 minutes
Moshi, Moshi, Tanzania You will be invited to a Chagga home for a hot traditional lunch and tropical fruits.
Then after lunch you will gain knowledge about Tanzania coffee Industry directly from a local barista and join the grinding of coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances - a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture, You will make your own cup of coffee using traditional ways, taste local coffee and before you say goodbye, you can savor the coffee you made and then we will processed with a 1 hour hike to Materuni waterfalls
300 minutes
Materuni Waterfalls, Moshi, Tanzania Materuni waterfalls is located around 45 mins to 1 hour walking from Materuni village.
Materuni village is still an authentic tribal village home to the Chagga tribe and the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park on the way you will learn about the culture of the Chagga tribe, village life and the surrounding flora and fauna.
With your guide alongside, you will enjoy breathtaking views and with luck, you may see the peak of mount Kilimanjaro.
On the way trail can be slippery & muddy, so it is best to have good hiking shoes with grip and a rain coat.
When you reach the waterfalls, marvel at cascades that are more than 80-meters (262-feet) high, Spend sometime there before driving back to Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro airport.
240 minutes
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania We will spend most of the time around mount Kilimanjaro and that may guarantee high chance of seeing and taking good photos of the mountain.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The trail to the waterfalls can be slippery sometimes, best to have some good hike shoes and a raincoat
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
dibiasec
21 Nov 2024
Mpemba was an excellent guide ! The waterfall and the coffee tour was very Nice ! The coffee was very god. I recommend this tour.
J9327JSchloec
21 Nov 2024
I had mpemba as the guide for the day. He was great and gave me a lot of information during the waterfall, hot springs, and coffee tour.
carljohane963
13 Nov 2024
We had a great time with Mpemba as our guide - very informative, helpful, and flexible regarding the day's activities!
Be prepared for a long but eventfilled day if starting from Arusha (7am-8pm in our case, but we took it quite easy to get a good view of Kilimanjaro).
We started with the Maasai village, which included several small activities, including traditional dancing and spear throwing. This felt very commercialized, but we definitely had a good time!
Good hot lunch served together with the coffee experience, in a single location, which gave us a good understanding of the coffee making process, as they walk you through all of the steps in detail.
Swimming at Materuni waterfall is much recommended, as the hike can be quite warm, and there's good potential for seeing the summit of Kilimanjaro and other views on the way, depending on the weather. Wear decent shoes, as there can be some rough and muddy parts - but I wouldn't call it a strenuous hike, so trainers should be OK.
PS1: Make sure to bring quite a bit of extra cash - not required, but quite expected (gifts to Maasai children, Maasai and post-coffee souvenirs/crafts). The souvenirs are fairly high quality, so you might as well buy them here, but clearly tourist-priced. We also made some spontaneous purchases of fresh fruit and banana wine along the way.
PS2: The washrooms we encountered were mostly squat style and occasionally very basic, so bring some toilet paper (if you're used to Western toilets) and hand sanitizer!
If these two points sound OK, you'll have a great time!
This tour in
Tanzania
is organized by
Africa Pathways Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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