Marangu bike and cultural Tour

Safari summary

1 Day Kilimanjaro Bike Cycling to Marangu waterfall, caves, Coffee Farm, Cultural and Chagga history Tour. This 1-day Kilimanjaro bike Cycling tour via the Marangu route is one of the most popular, best, and greatest routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak and tallest in Africa standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) over the world. The route is also known as the "Coca-Cola" route due to it is the only route that has huts along the way, and climbers can take a soft drink at these huts where in your 1 day Kilimanjaro bike cycling tour will not cycle up to the top, this bike cycling tour will only involve Chagga culture and history, hiking to the waterfalls, caves, and Coffee farm tour, culinary experience the descend back in the same day.

We ride our bikes to Marangu Gate (1900m), the starting point for all Kilimanjaro treks via the Marangu Route. Capture pictures of the impressive Kilimanjaro and feel the mountain's spirit. Marangu is where the local Chagga tribe resides, and you'll dive into their history and traditions on this full-day journey. Our next stop is a visit to a small coffee farm, where you'll discover how coffee is locally grown, harvested, and processed. Try your hand at processing, roasting, and making a fresh cup of coffee. After the coffee break, we head to the Ndoro Waterfalls. The hike to the waterfall's base takes us through lush green landscapes, and the descent lasts about 30 minutes. Relax and enjoy a refreshing bath in the waterfall's pool. We'll also visit the Chagga Underground Caves and the Chagga Live Museum. During droughts, the Maasai moved up the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, searching for food and water, leading to conflicts with the local Chagga people. In defense, the Chagga built an extensive network of underground caves. Your guide will vividly explain the history as you explore the caves. We then spend time at the Chagga Live Museum, an outdoor museum offering insights into traditional Chagga life. The tour includes a taste of Chagga cuisine with lunch at a small restaurant. Enjoy a traditional hot meal and later sample local spirits like banana beer and wine. In the late afternoon, we ride to Himo, put the bikes on the carrier, and drive back to Moshi.

What to Expect on your 1-day Kilimanjaro Marangu bike cycling and cultural tour
Immerse yourself in the history of Marangu and its people. Marangu, at the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, is a small town with a great amount of history and ancient traditions. Get carried away by the Chagga tribe, unique rainforest landscape, coffee growing insides, and waterfalls. This full-day tour has it all: action, tradition, and culinary.

The best price for this 1-day Marangu waterfall bike Cycling and Chagga cultural Tour ranges from $150 to $250 depending on the level of service and the group size.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hiking | trekking
• Farm | plantation visits

What’s included?

• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas