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Mamba / Marangu
Mamba and Marangu in the Kilimanjaro area have both natural and cultural
heritage to offer the visitor. There are more than seven waterfalls in the vicinity,
unique flora with tree, flower and fruit nurseries and fauna. Tour the slopes of
Mt.Kilimanjaro and ascend to beautiful viewpoints.
heritage to offer the visitor. There are more than seven waterfalls in the vicinity,
unique flora with tree, flower and fruit nurseries and fauna. Tour the slopes of
Mt.Kilimanjaro and ascend to beautiful viewpoints.
Tours through Marangu afford panoramic views of
Mt.Kilimanjaro. Visit the home and memorial of the
late Yohana Lauwo, a Marangu native who accompanied
Dr.Hans Meyer on the first recorded climb of Kilimanjaro in 1889,
and read the original log books of Lauwo.
Mt.Kilimanjaro. Visit the home and memorial of the
late Yohana Lauwo, a Marangu native who accompanied
Dr.Hans Meyer on the first recorded climb of Kilimanjaro in 1889,
and read the original log books of Lauwo.
Customised half day, full day or two day walking safaris
can be organised. These tours include the Kinukamori and
Moonjo falls and a visit to a Chagga house made of
straw-roofing . See the first coffee tree planted in
Tanzania and climb up Ngangu Hill. A trip to the African Art Centre
that houses a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, carvings
and paintings is rewarding.
can be organised. These tours include the Kinukamori and
Moonjo falls and a visit to a Chagga house made of
straw-roofing . See the first coffee tree planted in
Tanzania and climb up Ngangu Hill. A trip to the African Art Centre
that houses a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, carvings
and paintings is rewarding.
Mamba is a paradise for bird-watchers and nature lovers. Enjoy scenic
waterfalls, tree, flower and fruit nurseries, pass historical sites the Laka
Holes- large hiding caves used during the Chagga - Maasai wars,
visit a wood carving school, meet a local blacksmith using ethnic methods
to prepare spears and tools, and experience Chagga culture by visiting a
traditional Chagga culture by visiting a traditional chagga house.
waterfalls, tree, flower and fruit nurseries, pass historical sites the Laka
Holes- large hiding caves used during the Chagga - Maasai wars,
visit a wood carving school, meet a local blacksmith using ethnic methods
to prepare spears and tools, and experience Chagga culture by visiting a
traditional Chagga culture by visiting a traditional chagga house.
Tour guides:
The guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are of the Wachaga tribe who knows well the area, their culture & history and speaks English. Provision of outstanding customer service have been their life long way of life
The guides of the Cultural Tourism Programme are of the Wachaga tribe who knows well the area, their culture & history and speaks English. Provision of outstanding customer service have been their life long way of life
Bookings for various excursions and tours can be made at Tanzania Tourist Board-Tourist Information Office in Arusha or through your tour operators/travel agents/lodge & Hotel Operators
Getting there:
Located at the foot of the’ roof of Africa’ one will catch a bus at Moshi town leaving for Marangu. Its a 45 minutes drive from Moshi town. Local Tour Guides will pick you at the bus stand on arrival. Mamba is located 3 kms from Marangu where walking or riding is possible. For those travelling from Dar-es-salaam will be supposed to get out at Himo Bust stand and then connect with mini-buses to Marangu.
Where to stay:
A wide range of Guest houses, lodges and hotels are available in Marangu and Mamba areas. A number of Homestay houses are available withing and around various villages bordering Kilimanjaro National Park. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities and clean water supply is available. Camping gears for hire at reasonable price are available in Moshi town
A wide range of Guest houses, lodges and hotels are available in Marangu and Mamba areas. A number of Homestay houses are available withing and around various villages bordering Kilimanjaro National Park. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities and clean water supply is available. Camping gears for hire at reasonable price are available in Moshi town
(Income from tourist visits will be used towards developing educational projects in the Kilimanjaro area)
For further information contact:
Tel: +255 754 818273/ +255 754 038265 / +255 754 390084
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