Chagga tribe visit
Tanzania
Availability
Any DateGroup Size
1 – 6+ PeopleTour Type
PrivateTour Overview
The tribe lives on the sloops of the Kilimanjaro and represents a powerful life force for the local Chagga people. Providing rich volcanic soils for agriculture and an endless source of pure spring waters. Their way of life is based on agriculture using irrigation on terraced fields , using oxen to plough the ground of the fields, using their own fertilizer methods for at least thousands of years. They cultivate, yams, beans, maize, bananas and are well known for their arabica coffee.
When you get in contact with the Chagga tribe, they will be eager to show the process of making your own cup of coffee or brew banana beer. Interact with the farmer methods and lifestyle. And most of all you can taste delicious products and even buy your own ecological coffee beans or beer. This souvenirs will remind you of the memories with the Chagga tribe when you are back at home.
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Moshi and visit a Chagga village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Meet local farmers and learn about their traditional lifestyle, terraced farming, irrigation, and crops such as bananas, maize, beans, and yams. Enjoy a coffee farm experience where you learn how Chagga Arabica coffee is harvested, roasted, and prepared.
Continue with a traditional Chagga experience, including learning how banana beer is prepared and tasting local products. Interact with the community, discover their farming traditions, and enjoy a traditional meal. Before heading back to Moshi, take a relaxing walk through the village and surrounding plantations, enjoying the beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Included
- Transportation
- Guided Hike
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Activities
- Travel Insurance
- Guide Tips