Marangu Village Kilimanjaro Day Trip

The charming village of Marangu, situated at the base of Africa’s tallest peak, Kilimanjaro, provides captivating insights into the daily life of the Chaga tribe and their rich local culture. The Chaga people ingeniously used tunnels to defend against fierce Masai raids, particularly during prolonged periods of drought when the Masai were unable to sustain their cattle and sought resources from the lush slopes of Kilimanjaro. This Cultural Tour on the slopes of Kilimanjaro encompasses a visit to the remarkable Chaga tunnels, a hike to a breathtaking waterfall, a tour of a local coffee plantation, and the chance to savor the nourishing banana beer favored by the locals. Notably, Marangu served as the starting point for Hans Meyer’s historic first ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1889.