ITINERARY
8:00am - Pickup from your hotel and transport to Marangu in a private car.
9:30am – Arrive at the Kilimanjaro gate in Marangu. Opportunity to buy refreshments or shop at the entry game shops and take photos at the Marangu route gate. (Some shops accept credit cards.)
10:00am – Start your walk to the charming Kilasia waterfall. Along the way, your guide will tell you about local plants and culture. This hike is short and lighter in intensity with a short descent along a sloping hill. You can also choose to view the fall from the ledge above, if you prefer not to walk up and down hills.
11:00am – Your driver will pick you up at the Marangu gate and transport you to the Ndoro Falls.
11:30am – Start your hike down to the Ndoro water fall down sleep stairs and a winding path through the rainforest. This hike is of moderate to high intensity depending on weather conditions, but your guide will have a hiking stick ready for you and they will adjust speed to accommodating your hiking pace. However, this hike is not appropriate for people with severe knee, hip, or back problems or anyone with balance or mobility problems.
1:00pm – Local lunch or Lunchbox at the Chagga museum. For additional refreshments or shopping, credit cards are accepted at the museum gift shop.
2:00pm - Chagga Village Museum and Coffee Tour. Explore past traditional huts and underground cave dwellings of the Chagga tribe. Learn about the history of the Chagga people and learn the traditional method of coffee making. Come ready to sing and pound your beans, as you make your own cup of coffee with the Chagga. The Chagga Village Museum store does accept credit cards.
4:30pm – head back to Moshi
6:00pm - Drop-off at your hotel.
*Actual times and route may vary based on traffic and road conditions and they maybe adjusted based on seasons.
Tour include:
• Transportation from your hotel to the springs and back in a private car.
• Entrance fees.
• Local lunch or Lunchbox
• Water
• Guide and driver
Tour Exclude:
• Additional food or snacks, sodas, and alcoholic beverages
• Any personal needs and shopping (your guide will help you negotiate fair prices.)
• Float or mask rentals
• Tips for your guide and driver for a job well done.
Suggested Gear List:
• Hiking boots or tennis shoes
• Small backpack
• Hat for sun protection
• Small towel to wipe your face
• Small pack of tissue paper (toilets rarely have toilet paper)
• Sunscreen (apply in the morning and bring with you to reapply throughout the day.)
• Band-aids or other first-aid items you may need.
