CHAGGA TRIBE, MATERUNI WATERFALL, COFFEE PLANTATION AND KIKULETWA/CHEMKA HOT SPRINGS TOUR IN KILIMANJARO.
OVERVIEW AND TOUR PLAN
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You will start your tour from Moshi town or your preferred pickup location in the early morning and drive to Materuni village.
You will learn about Chagga tribe, The Chaga tribe are descendants of immigrants of various Bantu tribes who migrated to the once forest-covered foothills of Kilimanjaro around 1,200 years ago.
The tribe is famous for the strong work ethic, growing many crops including coffee on the fertile foothills of Kilimanjaro. Members of the tribe also work as porters carrying sleeping equipment and supplies up and down Kilimanjaro for tourists who hike the mountain.
Materuni waterfall, From Materuni village, it’s a not-too-hard 45-minute walk to the amazing Materuni Waterfalls. You can take a swim there if you want, but be ready for cold water. If you prefer, you can also drive closer, and then it’s only a 15-minute walk.
Back at Materuni village you’ll spend time with the Chagga people and will cook you a delicious traditional lunch.
After lunch you’ll learn more about how the villagers grow and harvest coffee on the banks of Kilimanjaro. You’ll be invited to take part in the process of preparing and roasting the coffee beans by hand before finally tasting the amazing fresh coffee.
In the Afternoon, We will drive to Kikuletwa/Chemka got springs.
Kikuletwa/Chemka Hot Springs are mineral springs which originate from Kilimanjaro ground waters. The water in the hot springs is warm because the water underground gets heated by the Earth’s natural heat, and then it comes up to the surface, making the spring warm.
The hot springs are comprised of two lagoons connected by a narrow channel. The source of the hot springs is a mysterious underground cave in the larger of the two lagoons – you can spot it by the bubbles coming up.
Despite what the name would suggest, The hot springs are actually a rather pleasant at around 20°C.
TIPS FOR VISITING CHAGGA TRIBE, MATERUNI WATERFALL AND KIKULETWA/CHEMKA HOT SPRINGS.
For the walk to Materuni Waterfalls, Wear good walking boots and Be prepared for some mud if there has been rain recently especially in the short and long rains.
The Kikuletwa/Chemka Hot springs,
Take a small amount of cash with you so you have the option of renting a rubber ring which will allow you to float on the water. There is a rope swing into the smaller of the two lagoons which is great fun. If you can, bring a snorkel mask as it’s very pretty underwater.
Have some little cash with you for a tip in Materuni village for Chagga people. We recommend a tip of around $10 for the cook or the person showing you the coffee making process.
After a great and fulfilling day, We will drive back to Moshi town into your hotel/Drop off location. End of the tour.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Professional tour guide.
Private transport.
Meal and mineral water.
Full day tour.
TOUR EXCLUSIONS.
Travel insurance
CHAGGA TRIBE, MATERUNI WATERFALL, COFFEE PLANTATION AND KIKULETWA/CHEMKA HOT SPRINGS.
PRICE DETAILS.
Single traveller- $196
Two travellers- $166 per person.
Four travellers- $118 per person.
Six travellers- $115 per person.