Day Trips

Masai village tour

In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha, followed  by two and a half hours scenic drive along the slopes of West Kilimanjaro up to the Maasailand. After arriving at „Olpopongi“ Maasai Village a group of pleasant Maasai and the Village Chief welcomes you with a chilled welcome drink. During a walk through the village, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while tasting a traditional tea (chai) prepared on the wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village. Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain you typical medicinal plants, extraordinary trees, tracks and the local wildlife. In addition to that, the usage of local tools, hunting techniques and fire preparation is a part your unforgettable bush excursion. Coming back to the village, the well-deserved break is accompanied by freshly brewed coffee & cake. A great BBQ-Buffet right from the camp fire will spice this unforgettable excursion. At late afternoon we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Included:

• Transport
• Lunch
• Drinking water
• Village swimming fees

Materuni village Tour

Materuni village is a beautifully lush area to visit on the outskirts of Moshi. Here you can really get to grips with the life of the local Chagga people- wandering through the village and passing their homesteads. Located in the picturesque foothills of Kilimanjaro, Materuni has managed to retain its authentic edge over some of the other tourist attractions as it is not one of the routes for climbing Kilimanjaro. Once you reach the village the coffee tour will start at a traditional Chagga  farm. Here your guide will explain all aspects of the Chagga homestead including the other crops that they grow aside from coffee. You will get to see how the coffee is produced- from picking the bean to roasting and then drinking a delicious cup yourself. Following the coffee tour you will then take a short hike (make sure to wear some good shoes as it can be muddy up there), passing through local villages to reach the waterfalls. Here you will either have a picnic lunch box or arrive to a full spread of freshly cooked lunch prepared by local cooks around the area for the aim of supporting local community for let you have a test of local meals. Following lunch you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing pools beneath the waterfalls. At the end of the day you will be transferred to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha.

Included:

• Transport
• Park fees
• Lunch
• Experienced guide

Kikuletwa Hot Springs

The drive from Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, will start on paved road toward Arusha, before turning left onto gravel road about 30 minutes later. The road will take you thru gorgeous African country side past bush land, dry riverbeds, baobab and acacia trees among many others. This vast area, which used to be a hunting ground for Europeans during the 1800s, is home to members of many different tribes, peacefully co-existing as neighbors. Although the game has long since migrated, it is still a haven to many animal species, including a variety of birds.

When you reach Kikuletwa it will appear as an oasis surrounded by sprawling fig trees, in the middle of this semi arid landscape. You will see crystal clear water bubbling from underground caves, giving the impression that it is boiling, hence the name “Hot Springs”.

The water is perfectly refreshing and if you brought your bathing suit, this is your time to take a dip and relax in the shade of the trees.

After a picnic lunch we will start making our way back to Moshi via back gravel roads, taking you past the Kilavu river and sugar cane plantations about 30 minutes prior to arriving back in Moshi late afternoon.

Included:

• Transport
• Lunch
• Drinking water
• Village swimming fees

Maundi Crater Tour

​Departing from Moshi around 8.30 am a 45 minute drive will take us to Marangu Gate.

From there the hike will begin on a well maintained path slowly leading into the ever increasing vegetation of the rain forest. In addition to black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, turaco birds among many other bird species, an occasional waterfall might be seen along the way.

Among the vast variety of trees, plants, bushes and flowers, the macaranga kilimandscharica trees, with their smooth gray bark, stand tall near the entrance of the Marangu Gate.

Moving further into the forest red impatiens kilimanjari and violet impatiens pseudoviola can be found, while above Mandara Hut around Maundi Crater Protea kilimandscharica have established themselves. All indicating that you are indeed hiking the slopes of the great Mount Kilimanjaro.

After passing Mandara Hut (2700m) the hike will continue onward to Maundi Crater (3000m), about 3.30 hours from Marangu gate. This is our lunch point and a lunch box will be served.

After enjoying a picnic with amazing views on a clear day, we will make our way back to the Park entrance taking an estimated 2.30 hours. After a short 30 minute drive we will arrive at our starting point in Moshi.

Included:

• Transport
• Park fees
• Lunch
• Experienced guide

Kilimanjaro Coffee Tour

Coffee is Tanzania’s largest export good and is shipped all over the world. Since long before independence farmers have been harvesting Arabica coffee on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The majority of coffee farms in northern Tanzania are small scale family farms. Take the opportunity to visit a small scale family run coffee farm on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Spend the day learning about how coffee is made from experts, speaking with local farmers who have dedicated their lives to growing coffee, and drinking some of the best coffee in the world.

During the coffee tour take a detour and hike to the Maturuni waterfalls, providing an opportunity to walk through the coffee fields and see how the local Chagga people live. The Maturuni waterfalls are some of the most stunning waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro region. If it is warm enough, bring your bathing suit and you can go for a swim in the waterfall pool.

Included:

• Transport
• Lunch
• Drinking water
• Village fees
• Experienced guide

Lake Challa

Lake Challa is a crater lake on the boarder of Tanzania and Kenya. It is about an hour and a half drive from Moshi town. Lake Challa is a great day trip or the perfect place to camp for the night. The hike starts at the rim of the crater looking down on the beautiful lake. You will hike for approximately 45 minutes through savanna woodlands down to the lake. Spend the day swimming in the lake and relaxing on the shore before hiking back up the crater walls. At certain times of the year you can sit on the deck overlooking the lake and watch families of elephants, monkeys, and baboons drink out of the watering holes, which are adjacent to the lake. There is a beautiful campsite at Lake Challa with a campfire, cooking facilities, and a bar.

Included:

• Transport
• Lunch
• Drinking water
• Experienced guide