Kilimanjaro 360 Drive, Chagga and Maasai Experience
Tour overview
This tour is designed to show the vegetation, scenery and life style differences of the Chagga community residing in the cultivation zone of southern east of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Maasai steppe on the western part of the mountain. The trip will take you to Marangu Rombo and Siha District in Kilimanjaro region as well Longido District in Arusha.
Tour Itinerary
Our transfer driver and guide will pick you up from your stay in Moshi for a tiptop Kilimanjaro round up ride trip. This is the special day filled with various points of interest on the way from the beginning to the end of the trip.
The drive will take you to the Chagga Cave in Marangu, you will visit the caves dug by the Chagga during the wars with the Maasai some 200 years ago. The caves were used to hide the children and women during the Maasai attacks. During the excursion you will also have the opportunity to visit a replica of a traditional Chagga house.
After that drive to Rombo district, which is characterized by farming activities due to its fertile soil. Banana and coffee are the major produce followed by taro and avocados. In the market day, you will experience how bananas are transported with the motorbikes at Mwika and Mansera market, which are conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. Goats auction at Mashati market every Tuesday is a one to remember. Then drive to Tarakea for ten minutes break.
After break, the drive continues to the Rongai village passing potato and pine trees farms. This is our next stop, Rongai is the multi community village founded in the 1920s with immigrant labor’s working in the Rongai forest. There is a small border, which functions during the day only. Ten minutes break for photos and a drink in a local bar.
Adventure proceeds to Lelang'wa village passing the Kitendeni wildlife migration corridor. Elephants, giraffes, oryx, gazelles, zebra, elands and wildebeest are crossing Kitendeni corridor moving between Mkomazi, Kilimanjaro and Amboseli national parks. This is subjected to seasons they don’t cross any time.
Around 13 hours, you arrive at Lelang'wa village. It is located at Longido district and occupied with the Maasai community. Receive a warm welcome from the Maasai Community. Learn about Maasai history, Local way of making fire, Local Medicine, visiting Maasai housing and lastly enjoy Maasai dance.
Here is a lunch point, you will have lunch and Maasai life experience will follow
After Maasai life experience the drive back to Moshi proceeds passing the wheat plantations to the western side of Kilimanjaro Siha district. West Kilimanjaro is the nice place to spot the wild animals like giraffe, warthog, gazelle and zebra moving between Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks and Enduimet wildlife management area.
The drive end at your stay in Moshi and leave you with the unforgettable memories of the full day.
The above-mentioned rates are only valid for a group that has booked together and are independent of the total number of participants in the tour. For children the following discounts apply: 1 child under 5 years 100% (further children under 5 years 50 %), 5-12 years: 50%. Children with a 100% discount are not included in the total number of the group. The stated children's discounts are limited to 2 children per group. If more children (up to and including 12 years) travel with the group, we are gladly prepared to make you an individual offer.
You may pay for this tour in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on the date of the tour in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD=2500 TZS (subject to change).
Includes
- Transport (4x4 Private transport)
- English Speaking driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hot Lunch
- Drinking Water
- Activities Fees
- AMREF Insurance
Excludes
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
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GROUP DISCOUNT
Group adventures have a predetermined charge per person based on group size. However, we offer optional options for specific private and tailor-made preferences that are best suited to you, your family, and friends.
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $ 360 |
| 2 Pax | $ 210 |
| 3 Pax | $ 160 |
| 4 Pax | $ 135 |
| 5 Pax & Above | $ 125 |
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