A day trip to a Maasai village and Kikuletwa Hotspring offers a captivating blend of cultural immersion and natural relaxation.

Start your journey by venturing into a Maasai village, where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the Maasai people, renowned for their distinctive customs and traditional way of life. Learn about their rich heritage, witness traditional dances, and engage in conversations with the villagers to gain insight into their daily routines, beliefs, and rituals. You may also have the chance to participate in activities such as milking cows, making fire, or crafting traditional jewellery.

A local guide will lead you around Moshi, through local villages along the base of Kilimanjaro, and finally walk you around Moshi town. Every trip is a little different, but you may stop by a local school, visit a market, talk to farmers, whatever interesting comes along.

On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut for lunch. You will NOT reach the summit.
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax. The small pond is surrounded by palm and fig trees with winding roots. In the morning, Blue Monkeys can often be observed in the trees, whilst the crystal clear, turquoise water invites you to a refreshing bath. Although they are called hot springs, the water in Kikuletwa is not truly ‘hot’ but refreshing, as the water source is fed by Kilimanjaro itself.

On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut for lunch. You will NOT reach the summit.
All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year.

Nestled in the patchwork foothills of magnificent Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful village of Materuni, home to our Chagga friends and famous for its aromatic, rich coffee. On this fragrant and fun day out you’ll get a chance to make your cup of coffee the proper way and you’ll find out the secret to the perfect cup of coffee from the local Chagga people. Next, you’ll hike the short but challenging route to the Materuni Falls and you can stand under the waters as they cascade into a tranquility pool that’s safe for bathing. And you’ll want to jump straight in – after getting sweaty (ok, glowing!) from your hike, there’s nothing more soothing than floating in the cool waters. Enjoy your packed lunch before or after your swim – there are no rules!