In the morning we drive to Marangu Gate (1900m), the starting point for all Kilimanjaro treks via the Marangu Route. You
will have the opportunity to take pictures of the mighty Kilimanjaro and get a sense of the spirit of the mountain. The
area around Marangu is home to the local Chagga tribe and you will learn all about their history and traditions on this
full day excursion. Our second stop will be visit a small coffee farm, where you will learn about how the coffee is grown,
harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee. Once you
have finished enjoying your coffee break, we will depan for the Ndoro Waterfalls. Our hike to the base of the waterfall
will lead us through lush green landscape and the descend takes approximately I hour. Here you have the opportunity to
relax and take a refreshing bath in the pool of the waterfall. Another highlight will be the visit to the Chagga
Underground Caves and the Chagga Live Museum.
In times of drought the Maasai migrated up the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, in search of food and water. They enslaved
and killed the local Chagga people. In defense of these attacks the Chagga built an extensive network of underground
caves. Your guide will lively illustrate you the conflict while you visit the caves. We then continue to spend some time at
the Chagga Live Museum, a small outdoor museum, which will give you further insides into traditional chagga life. Our
tour also includes a chagga culinary taste, when we stop for lunch in a small restaurant. Here you will be served a
traditional hot meal, later you will also have the chance to try the local spirits such as banana beer and wine.
