The village of Marangu offers fascinating insight into both modern Tanzanian life and into the lives of the Chaga people who once withstood vicious Maasai raids through the ingenious use of tunnels.

You will visit these Chaga tunnels and venture down into the darkness of the tunnels in which Chaga sheltered when the Maasai would raid from the lowlands.

Tour a locally owned and operated coffee plantation to learn more about the process that takes the beans from the tree to our cups. Try your hand at manually grinding and roasting beans, and reward your hard work with some delicious, fresh coffee.

Then take a leisurely hike through local banana plantations, down stepping stones to cross the river to a towering waterfall with cool waters beneath. The adventurous can even hop in for a quick swim.