Day trip

Our Tanzania day trips start from Arusha, Moshi or Marangu. The excursions are ideal: in a short time, you can visit the national park by observing the great diversity of wildlife or experience the everyday life of the indigenous people of Tanzania.

Marangu Village

Visit the Marangu waterfalls with our experienced guides, go swimming and experience stunning landscapes.

In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Moshi and take you to Marangu, which lies in the fertile hills of Kilimanjaro where a village guide will be waiting for you and bring you first of all to the Chagga Live Museum, where you will get a deep insight in the traditional lifestyle of this agricultural society and also the family history.

He will then lead you through the coffee and banana plantations to a spectacular waterfall. On the way, he will tell you and point out the fauna and flora of the region. At the waterfall, you will have lunch and if you fancy you may take a plunge in the refreshing waters of the waterfall. In the afternoon, you will be driven to the village of Mamba. This small village is famous for its caves, which were once used to hide the women and children for weeks during the Chagga – Masai wars. At Mamba, you will also visit a local blacksmith who still forges spearheads in the traditional manner. Late in the afternoon, we will take you back to your hotel.

Kikuletwa Hot Spring

When you reach at Kikuletwa village it will appear as an oasis surrounded by sprawling fig trees, in the middle of this semi arid landscape.

The drive will initially start on paved road toward Arusha, before turning left onto gravel road about 30 minutes later. The road will take you thru gorgeous African country side past bush land, dry riverbeds, baobab and acacia trees among many others.

This vast area, which used to be a hunting ground for Europeans during the 1800s, is home to members of many different tribes, peacefully co-existing as neighbors. Although the game has long since migrated, it is still a haven to many animal species, including a variety of birds.

When you reach at Kikuletwa village it will appear as an oasis surrounded by sprawling fig trees, in the middle of this semi arid landscape. You will see crystal clear water bubbling from underground caves, giving the impression that it is boiling, hence the name “Hotsprings”. (Chemka)

The water is perfectly refreshing and if you brought your bathing suit, this is your time to take a dip and relax in the shade of the trees.

After a picnic lunch we will start making our way back to Moshi via back gravel roads, taking you past the Kilavu river and sugar cane plantations about 30 minutes prior to arriving back in Moshi late afternoon.

Our Package Includes

Lake Manyara

The park encompasses the northwest bank and part of the alkaline Lake Manyara which itself rests in the Great Rift Valley.

In the early morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park. The park encompasses the northwest bank and part of the alkaline Lake Manyara which itself rests in the Great Rift Valley. The park is perhaps best known for its flamingos, pelicans and cormorants but it is also the home for a few hundred-other species of birds; it is therefore a paradise for ornithologists.

Next to a great variety of birds, the “Big Game” can also be seen. With a bit of luck, you might see elephants in the wooded regions and with even more fortune the tree-climbing lions. Indeed, it was thought for a long time that the Lake Manyara National Park is the only place where lions can be found with this atypical behavior of climbing trees. Baboons and vervet monkeys are also found amongst the forested areas and in the more open spaces, giraffes nibble at the fresh leaves while the various types of antelopes common to the region browse for tasty shoots. After a picnic lunch, there will be more time for further game and wildlife watching before it is time to return to Arusha.

Our Package Includes

Day trip according to the itinerary
Meals according to the itinerary
All mentioned activities
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the day trip
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional, English-speaking guide
All national park fees
Mineral water
All mentioned activities
Sleeping mat, sleeping bag and blankets
All national park fees
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the day trip

Items Excluded

Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance
Transport
Park fees
Driver guide
Lunch box

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

You will get to see how the coffee is produced- from picking the bean to roasting and then make a delicious organic cup of coffee yourself.

Your driver will come to pick you up at your hotel and drive you at Materuni village which will take 45 minutes to get there. Once you reach the village you will start your coffee tour at a traditional Chagga ‘shamba;

Your guide will explain all aspects of the Chagga homestead including the other crops that they grow aside from coffee. You will get to see how the coffee is produced- from picking the bean to roasting and then make a delicious organic cup of coffee yourself . Following your coffee tour you will then take a short hike (make sure to wear some sport or Mountain boot ,shoes as it can be muddy up there), passing through local villages to reach the waterfalls. Here you will have your picnic lunch box. Following lunch you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing (quite cold!) pools beneath the waterfalls. When you have had your fill of this beautiful place you can start walking back to where we will meet our driver and drive you back to your hotel

Water falls (quite cold!)
Explore the beautifully nature of the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the view of Mount Kilimanjaro and rest in the beautifully nature and peace of this magnificent nature site, the music from the waterfalls and radiant colors of the valley transform our inner and outer environment.

Note:
The price is still negotiable depending with your plan and number of people; you can create your own desire itinerary and send to us in order to fulfill your dreams.

Lake Chala

Lake Challa, the mystical caldera lake, is a gem as brilliant as the precious Tanzanite itself and quite simply, just different to anywhere else.

The Lake Chala safari camp is set against a dramatic volcanic backdrop. A tranquil and romantic piece of African heaven.

Itinerary: 08:30 am leave Moshi and drive towards East Kilimanjaro / Taveta. From here you will take the small dirt track till Lake Challa safari camp. At Lake Challa, you will proceed for a guided tour and can enjoy sceneries of the Lake from the top of Challa hill / surrounding savannah woodland / crater walls around the lake / views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Picnic lunch at Lake Challa. The highlight at the lake is a walk through the lake side forest till the shore where swimming is also possible so take bathing suit with you. Mid to late afternoon drive back to Moshi.