1. The Kibosho (Chagga) Nature walk
Rising to 5895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s largest free-standing mountain. The lower Southern slopes of the mountain constitute the moist and fertile oasis surrounded by the semi-arid bush on the plain below. Winding through this semi-arid bush and down the slopes on the Kibosho Side are a number of natural fresh water streams getting water directly from the snow cap that we all know of on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Other small rivers from the natural springs originating from the Mountain giving life to the Chagga people the living at the base of the Mountain.
Starting our day early in the next morning, we would investigate the slopes along these natural water springs and vegetation.
Along the way we will be able to;
2. Coffee Tour
I am sure we have all wondered what gives Kilimanjaro Coffee its Distinctive pleasant Aroma, rich body and balanced flavors. An explanatory tour of the Coffee plantations, owned by the local villagers on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, will give you that all important moment that would explain everything. The practical explanations would be provided by the local family farmers working at the coffee plantation all year round. You will learn about the processes used today, to cultivate and process coffee beans.
Later on in the day you will be given a chance to visit the local coffee processing factory, owned by women who are dedicated to the perfection of the ancient art of coffee roasting, which gives it the best fresh roast flavor and Aroma from the beans in Tanzania.
3. Lake Chala
Lake Chala is a Caldera lake situated 55km from Moshi near Holili/Taveta border post from Kenya. The main attraction is that this place feels so remote, yet is easily accessible from Moshi. This makes it the perfect place to explore, and then return later in the day refreshed and more knowledgeable about the area.
During the tour of area you will be able to;
4. Hotsprings
After a tour on the natural lands of Mt. Kilimanjaro, we will take an approximately two hours drive to a natural hotspring where you will walk through lush green trees to a clearing which opens up to reveal crystal blue waters surrounded only by Natural beauty. At this place you will lay in rippling warm water listening to the sounds of the wildlife in the distance, taking a short break from everyday's hustle and bustle.
Rising to 5895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s largest free-standing mountain. The lower Southern slopes of the mountain constitute the moist and fertile oasis surrounded by the semi-arid bush on the plain below. Winding through this semi-arid bush and down the slopes on the Kibosho Side are a number of natural fresh water streams getting water directly from the snow cap that we all know of on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Other small rivers from the natural springs originating from the Mountain giving life to the Chagga people the living at the base of the Mountain.
Starting our day early in the next morning, we would investigate the slopes along these natural water springs and vegetation.
Along the way we will be able to;
- Learn the History of the Chagga people who inherited this area 500 years ago, while integrating ourselves in their daily activities.
- A sheltering experience through the precolonial secret Chagga caves and Bolt holes that we now know of. These used to act as an underground defense during tribal wars around the area of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- See the first Chagga house
- Swimming and resting in a waterfall stream (for those of us who wish to), and having refreshments, after having had a wonderful day’s trip.
2. Coffee Tour
I am sure we have all wondered what gives Kilimanjaro Coffee its Distinctive pleasant Aroma, rich body and balanced flavors. An explanatory tour of the Coffee plantations, owned by the local villagers on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, will give you that all important moment that would explain everything. The practical explanations would be provided by the local family farmers working at the coffee plantation all year round. You will learn about the processes used today, to cultivate and process coffee beans.
Later on in the day you will be given a chance to visit the local coffee processing factory, owned by women who are dedicated to the perfection of the ancient art of coffee roasting, which gives it the best fresh roast flavor and Aroma from the beans in Tanzania.
3. Lake Chala
Lake Chala is a Caldera lake situated 55km from Moshi near Holili/Taveta border post from Kenya. The main attraction is that this place feels so remote, yet is easily accessible from Moshi. This makes it the perfect place to explore, and then return later in the day refreshed and more knowledgeable about the area.
During the tour of area you will be able to;
- Take a short beautiful hike down to the Caldera Lake to get a view of the beautiful scenery that the lake has to offer.
- Walking through the Savana land would lead directly to the meteorite Crater that is in the area.
- Experience of the untouched wildlife of the area.
- Dry river bed with its secrets ready to be explored.
4. Hotsprings
After a tour on the natural lands of Mt. Kilimanjaro, we will take an approximately two hours drive to a natural hotspring where you will walk through lush green trees to a clearing which opens up to reveal crystal blue waters surrounded only by Natural beauty. At this place you will lay in rippling warm water listening to the sounds of the wildlife in the distance, taking a short break from everyday's hustle and bustle.
