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MARANGU
VILLAGE CULTURAL TOUR
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Duration:1 - 2 Days depending on time
Transport:4WD Landrover/ Landcruiser/ Minibus
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The entry point for majority of those Climbing Mountain
Kilimanjaro, the highest Mountain in Africa (dubbed the Roof of
Africa). The beautiful tropical rain forest reigns right from
here leading to Alpine vegetation further up the mountain. The
visit is likely to stimulate your appetite for a come back to
Climb the Kilimanjaro (can be arranged by Great African Safaris)
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MANGI
(CHIEF) TRADITIONAL CHAGGA HOUSE:
A
very efficient house almost conical in shape with a single door
and no window but contains traditional beds, fireplace and a
storage area. To cap it all, in addition to the human
inhabitants, cows and goats also stay and dine in the same
house. All under one roof and full of fresh air.
NDORO
WATERFALLS:
Located at the meeting point of river Whona and Moonjo,
both rivers springing from the snows of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Famous
not so much for the amount of water plunging into the gorge, but
for the zigzag trekking to the bottom of the falls through a
typical river vegetation in a neighborhood of coffee and banana
trees.
The rivers have stone boulders, a result of water erosion
on these volcanic slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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OLD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (110 YEARS):
Built by the Germans who colonized the land in the late 18th
century and consolidated their grip after the 1886 Berlin
Conference on the Partitioning of Africa. A structure boasting
ancient architecture. The neighborhood is predominantly
Catholic. Special annual prayers are conducted on top of Ngangu
hill, which is a kilometer away. We encourage climbing to the
summit of the hill for panoramic view of the area. When on top
of this hill you get the feeling that you are halfway up the
Kilimanjaro and really on top of the world.
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LOCAL
BREW (Mbege): The
Chagga people style of relaxing after work revolves on their
cherished local brew (Mbege). A very tactical mixture of finger
millet, ripe bananas and mild alcoholic agent (Msesewe). Mbege
is served in specially made calabashes locally known as Kata.
You will be briefed on the brewing process and later go for cup
tasting.
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UNDERGROUND
TUNNELS: These are over 200 years old underground
tunnels dug by the Chagga people as hide outs during the old
days of inter-tribal clashes especially with the warrior Maasai
pastoralists. People and their livestock would live underground
for months during such wars. The tunnels run underground for
several kilometres and at some points the pass under riverbeds.
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PICNIC
LUNCH:
At a garden plot near the traditional Chagga hut in a
very relaxed atmosphere.
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Or opt for
a trip to the Maasai Homes
Why not
extend your stay and add to your safari:
The Ngorongoro and Serengeti for a
Wildlife Safari
Zanzibar Beaches: Spice Islands
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb
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Check out
other Itineraries or
Personalize your Safari
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