Discover the rich coffee heritage of the Chagga people on the fertile slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. This immersive tour takes you to a traditional family‑owned coffee farm near Moshi, where you’ll learn every step of the process – from hand‑picking ripe cherries to roasting over an open fire – and enjoy the freshest cup of Arabica with a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
Highlights
Guided walk through a traditional Chagga coffee farm
Hand‑pick coffee cherries (seasonal: May–September)
See traditional processing: pulping, drying, hulling
Participate in roasting & grinding using traditional tools
Coffee tasting ceremony with local snacks
Authentic Chagga lunch (banana stew, vegetables, chapati)
Stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)
Short village walk and interaction with local farmers
Sample Itinerary
Morning: Coffee Farm Tour and Harvesting Activities: 8:00 AM pickup from your Moshi hotel. Drive to the lush foothills of Kilimanjaro (approx. 30 min). Meet your Chagga host and begin a guided walk through the coffee farm, intercropped with banana trees. Learn about organic cultivation, the history of coffee in the region, and the importance of cooperatives. If the season allows, you’ll pick your own ripe cherries. Then move to the processing area to see pulping, fermenting, and sun‑drying. Meals: Welcome refreshment & bottled water
Afternoon: Roasting, tasting and village walk Activities: After a farm‑fresh Chagga lunch (dishes like machalari, beans, and banana stew), it’s time for the hands‑on roasting. Using a traditional clay pan over a fire, you’ll roast the beans, then grind them with a wooden mortar and pestle. Finally, enjoy a coffee ceremony – taste the rich, pure Arabica while soaking in views of Kilimanjaro. Afterwards, take a short stroll through the village, meet farmers, and visit a small local market (if open). Return to Moshi around 5:00 PM. Meals: Farm lunch & coffee tasting
100 % private & customizable
Direct with local Maasai guides
Inclusions
Farm entrance & activity fees
Transport in private 4x4 or minivan (Moshi pickup/drop‑off)
English‑speaking guide & Chagga farmer host
All coffee activities: picking, processing, roasting, grinding
Traditional Chagga lunch & coffee tasting
Bottled water throughout
Contribution to the farming community
Exclusions
International flights
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (extra coffee beans, souvenirs)
Optional village donation (if applicable)