Arrival:

DAY 1: HOTEL TO MARANGU

Our day trips include number of Cultural Tourism Programs in which visitors are taken by a local guide to meet villagers and understand their traditional way of life whereby set up with the assistance of Tanzania Horizon Safaris.
Marangu is a lively market town with a cool climate. The location of the town makes it an ideal starting point for hiking. At the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, surrounded by lush landscapes, lie hidden waterfalls. After a short drive of about 45 minutes in a private car to one on the most popular waterfall sites, “Marangu Waterfalls”, it is possible to explore the forest and discover the waterfalls on foot. The Marangu Waterfalls are located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park, and is an excellent location for hiking, bird watching, swimming and taking in the sights of rural Africa. The cultural tourism program offers the opportunity for visitors to watch traditional blacksmiths, visit nearby caves and waterfalls as well as experience life in the local chagga tribe. People around Marangu village are very welcoming and we hope you will enjoy your time with them. While in Marangu one can learn more about the Chagga Tribe Culture by visiting a traditional Chagga houses made of straw roofing. Also the traditional food made by bananas and local brew known as Mbege can be tasted.
At the waterfalls, you can even refresh in cool and crystal clean water. Don’t forget to bring your swimwear! Here you will also have lunch before visiting Marangu village to see the typical life of local people.