Machame Cultural Tour: Chagga Tradition, Songs, Cuisine&Community
Embark on an enriching journey through Machame Village, where you'll witness Chagga culture firsthand. Dance, cook, hike, and dine while supporting local growth and environmental sustainability.
10 meals
Experience Details
Experience Kilimanjaro like never before on our Machame Village Cultural Tour an authentic, Community-led adventure that gives back with every step. You’ll be greeted with a joyous Chagga dance, sip freshly brewed tea as you meet your hosts, then roll up your sleeves to cook traditional dishes over an open fire. Next, hike through lush banana groves and coffee plantations to secret caves and a refreshing waterfall, before sharing a farm-to-table lunch. Peek into our Chagga museum, roast beans by hand, and browse handcrafted treasures confident that 100% of your fare empowers local women, fuels children’s education, and nurtures the environment. Join us for a day that feeds your soul and transforms a community.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
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Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
I truly recommend the experience of staying at Mama Stella in Nkweshoo village for a night or two, to discover the daily lives of the Chaggas people and the beautiful landscape around the village. ...read more
We spent a day and a night (quiet) with Mama Stella and her sister, Hans, Jalia... What beautiful encounters! They made us discover the life of the Chagga people by integrating us in a very natural...read more
It was an amazing experience ! Learning how to collect and cook bananas, and to prepare coffee around the fire while dancing and singing. The hike was wonderful thanks to HP! Asante sana! Elisa
The experience was incredible! The hike we did was stunning, and the experience of making coffee completely from scratch was extremely fun. The guides were excellent and brought a lot of energy to ...read more
Awesome culture, super in depth about how their tribe provides for themselves and how they do activities as a whole community, helping each other out!
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