DAY 1: VILLAGE VISIT & HIKE TO MATERUNI WATERFALLS/COFFEE PLANTATION TOUR
Begin the day with a 1-hour Yoga session in the morning from around 8:00 to 9:30, then head for breakfast prepared from local fresh produce and dairy.
Your guides will collect you around 11:00 from Kilemakyaro Mountain lodge and head out for a walking tour of the surrounding Coffee and Banana Plantantions where you will learn about the local Chagga tribe and culture and visit a local village while passing on your way to Materuni waterfalls.
The waterfalls are at 150 meters, with a temp of 10C, we will have a picnic lunch while you can enjoy swimming or meditation around the pools.
In late afternoon return to the lodge for 5-6 pm sunset Yoga session. Evening dinner with bonfire.
DAY 2: HIKE TO LAKE CHALA CALDERA
After a morning yoga session and breakfast head to Lake Chala, a crater lake inside a caldera.
Spend the day inside a dramatic volcanic backdrop, a perfect place to unwind and absorb the serenity and tranquillity of this romantic piece of Africa.
Picnic at the Lake and in the evening sunset yoga by the lake, return to Lodge for dinner, and bonfire.
DAY 3: CHAGGA CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR
Our day starts with an early Yoga session and fresh breakfast. After breakfast your guide will meet you to take you for a cultural tour where you will learn more about the indigenous Chagga people. You will have a chance to taste mbege, also known as banana beer, a traditional brew of the Chagga People.
This alcoholic drink is made from ripe fermented bananas. You will be shown how the brewing process works and for the brave hearted given a cup to taste. You will also visit a traditional Chagga house, a very efficient cone-shaped structure with one door and no windows, the roof thatched with dried grass or banana leaves.
Also, learn about the historical tribal wars between the Chagga and Maasai by visiting 200 year old tunnels and caves dug by the Chagga people as hide outs for people and their livestock who would live underground for months. In late afternoon return to Lodge for evening yoga, dinner, and bonfire.
DAY 4: RELAX
Wake up slowly and enjoy your breakfast at the lodge before you embark to your next destination. Namaste.
Included in the safari:
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All accommodation and meals.
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All pick up and drop offs from local airstrips.
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All guiding services by a well-trained, English speaking Driver guide.
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All game drives in a 4 x 4 safari converted vehicle.
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All park fees, conservation fees and village fees.
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All ground support from the Arusha Head Office.
Not included in the safari:
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Any international flights.
Any drinks, phone calls, laundry and personal purchases at gift shops at lodges and camps
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Any gratuities for guides and camp crew.
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No travel insurance.
