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Guided Cultural Tours of the Chagga Caves

Explore historic underground tunnels, visit traditional houses, and enjoy authentic local lunches in Marangu, Kilimanjaro.

About Our Heritage
200+ yrs

Chagga heritage

5

Core experiences

Daily

By appointment

Chagga Caves

Discover the Chagga Caves

Hidden beneath the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chagga Caves tell a story of resilience and culture. Our tours blend cave exploration, traditional houses, coffee making, and local cuisine.

  • Family & group-friendly experiences
  • Coffee, crafts & authentic local meals
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Experiences We Offer

Choose one experience or combine them for a full cultural immersion.

Culture Tour – Chagga Caves and Traditional Houses

Culture Tour

Caves + traditional houses with local guides.

Coffee Making Experience

Coffee Making

Hands-on seed-to-cup roasting and tasting.

Curio Shops

Curio Shops

Local crafts and carvings in Marangu.

Local Lunch

Local Lunch

Home-style Chagga meal; veg on request.

Safety & Accessibility

Guides provide safety briefings before cave entry. Some passages are narrow; closed shoes are recommended. Children are welcome with supervision.

Scheduling

Tours run daily by appointment. Please request your preferred date and time; we confirm within 24 hours.

Group Sizes

We accommodate solo travelers, families, and groups; custom programs on request.

Plan Your Visit to Marangu

We offer tours daily by appointment. Groups, families, and solo travelers welcome, guided tours available.

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Contact Us

Marangu, Kilimanjaro • Phone/WhatsApp: +255 754 758 175 • Email: info@chaggacaves.com

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How to Get Here

We are based in Marangu, on the eastern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, about 1 hour from Moshi and 3 hours from Arusha, depending on traffic.

  • By car: follow the Moshi–Himo road and branch north toward Marangu.
  • By bus: frequent minibuses from Moshi to Marangu.
  • We can assist with local transport on request.