Whether you’re starting or ending your trip in Moshi or Arusha, you don’t have to go far to experience real Tanzanian culture. Our local experiences and cultural day trips around Moshi, Arusha and the greater Kilimanjaro area introduce you to local life — from walking through coffee plantations with a Chagga guide to cooking traditional meals with Tanzanian families. Most excursions last a few hours or a full day, but a few offer overnight options for a deeper connection. Perfect for anyone who wants to truly discover local Tanzanian life, even with limited time.
MOSHI & KILIMANJARO CULTURAL DAY TRIPS
Moshi is our home town and we have a whole list of amazing things to do near Kilimanjaro as well as in the wider Kilimanjaro region. Pick your favorite 1- or 2-day trip or combine some of the shorter ones into a day full of adventure. Or would you rather discover local culture in the morning and relax by the pool of your accommodation in the afternoon? Also a great idea for which we have several options.
1/2 day
TANZANIAN COOKING CLASS
Visit a local market to buy your ingredients and prepare your own Tanzanian meal
1/2 day
MOSHI TUKTUK TOUR
Discover Moshi and its surroundings in a local ‘bajaji’ (tuktuk)
1/2 day
TANZANIA PAINTING CLASS
Make your own piece of art inspired by your trip to Tanzania
1/2 day
COFFEE PLANTATION TOUR
Visit one of the largest working coffee plantations of Tanzania
1/2 day
SCENIC FLIGHT OVER KILI
Fly over Mount Kilimanjaro in a helicopter or small airplane
1/2 or 1 day
MOSHI TOWN TOUR
Walking tour through the vibrant town of Moshi to discover its local life
1/2 or 1 day
MOSHI BIKE TOUR
Cycle through Moshi and its surrounding villages for a glimpse of local life
1 day
KIKULETWA HOTSPRINGS
A relaxing day and a beautiful drive through local villages and a sugar cane plantation
1 day
LAKE JIPE
Join the local fishermen as they venture out through the reeds around the lake
1 day
KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE
A day of hiking inside Kilimanjaro National Park, up to the first camp of Marangu route
1 day
SHIRA PLATEAU
Hike inside Kilimanjaro National Park up to Shira plateau and enjoy the amazing views
1 day
FOOTHILLS OF KILIMANJARO
Hike the slopes of Kilimanjaro, incl. Materuni waterfall and local coffee experience
2 days
VILLAGES OF KILIMANJARO
A 2-day hike on the lower parts of Kilimanjaro with an introduction to local life
2 days or more
MAKOA FARM
Enjoy a few days surrounded by nature and support the farm in their wildlife conservation efforts
We have chosen not to organize school and orphanage visits in Tanzania. These disturb the children in their education and can have a very negative impact on them. Instead, several of the activities mentioned above help to support adults, to make sure they can take care of their families with dignity and offer them a good education.
TURN YOUR MOSHI & ARUSHA DAY TRIPS INTO A FULL ADVENTURE
Looking to combine one of these cultural excursions with your safari or beach holiday?
Get in touch and we’ll create a personalized itinerary just for you.
ARUSHA DAY TOURS
Below you’ll find some of the best things to do in Arusha if you have a bit of time in the city. Discover our favorite Arusha experiences.
1/2 day
ARUSHA CITY TOUR
Visit the vibrant center of Arusha, a market, a church and have a drink in a local bar
1/2 day
ARUSHA VILLAGES WALKING
Discover the outskirts of Arusha and on foot and learn more about local life
1/2 day
LAKE DULUTI WALK
Bird watching at Lake Duluti during a walk of 2 – 2,5 hours around the lake
1/2 day
LAKE DULUTI CANOEING
Bird watching at Lake Duluti during a 1,5-hour canoeing experience on the lake
1 day
NAPURU WATERFALL
Walk through the forest of Mount Meru up to the Napuru waterfall
THINGS TO DO NEAR KILIMANJARO – OUR MAASAI EXPERIENCES
We don’t organize the quite typical short visits to Maasai villages because we don’t believe that it’s possible to learn anything more than stereotypes about people and their culture in just an hour. The villages that are most visited near the national parks on the Northern Circuit have turned into a mix of real tourist traps and human zoos, and it genuinely makes us feel uncomfortable being there.
However, we have some other options that are amazing for those that want to learn more about Maasai culture in a deeper, respectful way that’s focused on genuine human exchange. These experiences can be organized as an add-on to your safari, or as separate packages. They include several options in the Kilimanjaro area. Head over to our dedicated ‘Maasai experiences’ page to learn more and pick your favorite option!
