NKOSALULU WATERFALLS VISIT

Visitors will visit Nkosalulu water falls in Makoa river which is in Machame. It is surrounded by banana and coffee plantations where you will see the indigenous people farming by traditional means.

FOREST AND NATURAL VEGETATION VISIT

Your visit to these forests will enable to enjoy the forest and natural vegetation and the real nature of Mt Kilimanjaro “The mountain of greatness” and those who opt to trek the whole mountain will get the benefits of observing all 5 ecological zones

TOUR AND PLANT TREE IN KILIMANJARO

Came to Kilimanjaro land, we will take you to beautiful areas and do something different, plant a tree today, and help a forest at the slope of highest mountain (Kilimanjaro) in Africa grow.

VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME

Machame Nkwenshoo Community welcome volunteers who are interested to work with us and gives opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our local communities you serve , our goals is to make Kilimanjaro a green village through tourism, our programme provide opportunity to a volunteers to work with local people, interacting and learning Chagga and Swahili 

NKOSALULU WATERFALLS VISIT

Visitors will visit Nkosalulu water falls in Makoa river which is in Machame. It is surrounded by banana and coffee plantations where you will see the indigenous people farming by traditional means.

FOREST AND NATURAL VEGETATION VISIT

Your visit to these forests will enable to enjoy the forest and natural vegetation and the real nature of Mt Kilimanjaro “The mountain of greatness” and those who opt to trek the whole mountain will get the benefits of observing all 5 ecological zones

TOUR AND PLANT TREE IN KILIMANJARO

Came to Kilimanjaro land, we will take you to beautiful areas and do something different, plant a tree today, and help a forest at the slope of highest mountain (Kilimanjaro) in Africa grow.

VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME

Machame Nkwenshoo Community welcome volunteers who are interested to work with us and gives opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our local communities you serve , our goals is to make Kilimanjaro a green village through tourism, our programme provide opportunity to a volunteers to work with local people, interacting and learning Chagga and Swahili 

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Welcome to Machame Nkweshoo Cultural Tourism

...where tradition meet adventures

Since our establishment in June 2008, our primary focus has been on preserving the lush green environment by planting trees and engaging in agricultural activities. Our dedicated group of women from Machame village has come together to create this enterprise with the shared goal of making a positive impact. By promoting tourism, we aim to support women, uplift the community from poverty, and enhance children’s education.
Located on the verdant slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Machame is a rural village where the majority of inhabitants rely on farming, particularly coffee cultivation and the growth of vegetables and fruits. The strategic positioning of our village makes it an ideal location for cultural tourism ventures, particularly for those interested in acclimatization climbs up the mountain.
Apart from its proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, our region boasts several historical attractions, including ancient Chagga caves, breathtaking Nkosalulu waterfalls, a rejuvenating hot water spring called Kikuletwa, and some of the oldest churches in the area, among other noteworthy sites.

Established in June 2008 with the vision of conserving the lushness of the environment through agricultural activities and planting trees, the women of Machame Nkweshoo came together to create; ‘Machame Nkweshoo Cultural Tourism Enterprise’. Machame is a typical rural village located on the green slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro with most inhabitants being farmers reliant on their crop harvests from coffee cultivation, the growing of vegetables and fruits. Its location being strategically located made it more effective to start up a cultural tourism enterprise especially for the clients interested in climbing up the mountain for acclimatization purposes. Besides the area being right t Mount Kilimanjaro, there are other historical attractions such as old Chagga caves, Nkosalulu waterfalls, a hot water spring(Kikuletwa) and the oldest churches among other attractions.

 

ACTIVITIES

FOREST AND NATURAL VEGETATION VISIT

Your visit to these forests will enable to enjoy the forest and natural vegetation and the real nature of Mt Kilimanjaro “The mountain of greatness” and those who opt to trek the whole mountain will get the benefits of observing all 5 ecological zones

OLDEST ROUTES AND CHURCHES VISIT

The first German Missionary, Johannes Rebmann came to Machame around 1840s where they built the first church.  Later on Jahannes Raum came to expand the missionary tasks in other parts of Kilimanjaro.

HONEY BREAKFAST AND BEE FARMING

In our homeland we also keep honey bee and this has proven to enhance environmental conservation as our activities minimizes effects on nature. In December and June, bees are the most abundant and the need for pollination is at its highest.

TREE PLANTING PROJECT

All visitors who visit us will become part of our Tree Planting Conservation Project by get involved in tree planting activities for at least one or two trees.Came to Kilimanjaro land, we will take you to beautiful areas and do something different

NKOSALULU WATERFALLS VISIT 3 HRS

Visitors will visit Nkosalulu water falls in Makoa river which is in Machame. It is surrounded by banana and coffee plantations where you will see the indigenous people farming by traditional means.

LOCAL FOOD

The cooking will give an opportunity to participate fully in various activities. The activities involve: Learning about local ingredients and prepare them for cooking, learning about the utensils, lighting the fire using firewood in a traditional kitchen ‘jiko’,

ACTIVITIES

FOREST AND NATURAL VEGETATION VISIT

Your visit to these forests will enable to enjoy the forest and natural vegetation and the real nature of Mt Kilimanjaro “The mountain of greatness” and those who opt to trek the whole mountain will get the benefits of observing all 5 ecological zones

OLDEST ROUTES AND CHURCHES VISIT

The first German Missionary, Johannes Rebmann came to Machame around 1840s where they built the first church.  Later on Jahannes Raum came to expand the missionary tasks in other parts of Kilimanjaro.

HONEY BREAKFAST AND BEE FARMING

In our homeland we also keep honey bee and this has proven to enhance environmental conservation as our activities minimizes effects on nature. In December and June, bees are the most abundant and the need for pollination is at its highest.

TREE PLANTING PROJECT

All visitors who visit us will become part of our Tree Planting Conservation Project by get involved in tree planting activities for at least one or two trees.Came to Kilimanjaro land, we will take you to beautiful areas and do something different

NKOSALULU WATERFALLS VISIT 3 HRS

Visitors will visit Nkosalulu water falls in Makoa river which is in Machame. It is surrounded by banana and coffee plantations where you will see the indigenous people farming by traditional means.

LOCAL FOOD

The cooking will give an opportunity to participate fully in various activities. The activities involve: Learning about local ingredients and prepare them for cooking, learning about the utensils, lighting the fire using firewood in a traditional kitchen ‘jiko’,

WANT TO BECOME VOLUNTEER VARIOUS PROGRAMS

Welcome all to Machame Nkweshoo Cultural Tourism

TELL US WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOUR AT MACHAME NKWESHO

Welcome all to Machame Nkweshoo Cultural Tourism Enterprise!

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OUR REVIEWS

Excellent
Based on 115 reviews
Maps47919807652
Maps47919807652
2024-03-16
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Perfect day on Kilimanjaro slopes It was a wonderful day spent here with lovely people, hiking in amazing nature on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. We enjoyed great local food and self grinded Coffee. We can only recommend to any travellers looking for real-life social experience.
Lili_was_here
Lili_was_here
2024-03-02
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Authentic Chagga Experience If you want to indulge yourself into the authentic Chagga’s lifestyle, then this is the place to be! I stayed 3 nights at this beautiful place. You will learn the traditional lifestyle and savouring the delicious authentic cooking of Chagga. Take the wonderful hikes to learn more about the nature and the plants, and see the beautiful waterfalls. An experience to remember! Thank you very much Edith, Estella and Hans for showing your home and lifestyle!
Romuald M
Romuald M
2023-11-23
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Incredible and authentic experience Incredible and authentic experience in a charming farm on the slopes of Kilimanjaro! We had a great stay full of discoveries in the middle of banana and coffee plantations with really kind and welcoming people. In addition, the visit participates in a human project with great values, so go for it! 🇹🇿
leslie a
leslie a
2023-11-04
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perfect perfect place to be in, they welcomed me with so much love and laughter and the cultural food was nothing short than amazing
Charlotte
Charlotte
2023-10-30
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best I got to machame cultural tour and I was just amazed by the chagga culture, I was welcomed with soo much love and smiles. I got to peel the bananas and made my own fresh from the farm coffee .. I definitely recommend this place, Hans was spectacular also
Stefan N
Stefan N
2023-10-30
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A Perfect Setting An amazing experience! Stella and Edith combine grace and hospitality with deep insights into local culture and history — as well as social advocacy. The perfect place for visitors who are looking to immerse themselves in local culture and social context.
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Excursion21511995267
2023-10-25
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A unique experience An authentic experience with a homely environment and very friendly hosts. Mama Stella and the team have curated a unique experience for those willing to learn the culture of the people in Machame. The nature walk was amazing with great scenes and beautiful waterfalls in the vicinity. My stay there was amazing
Eliane F
Eliane F
2023-10-22
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Singing with the Chaggas’ of Kilimandjaro Fantastic stay & very friendly welcome with Mama Stella and Hans! Ready to provide any help needed - we highly recommend !!
Francis D
Francis D
2023-10-22
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Fabulous day. We took a long walk to the waterfall where Pierre lost his glasses. He went back to look for them with Mama Stella and Pemba and, miracle of Nkweshoo, they found them. After roasting the coffee singing with the wonderful voices of Hans and Margaret and grinding it, we enjoyed an Arabica nectar all together.
Tommy Elia
Tommy Elia
2023-09-27
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Great experience in the heart of traditional Tanzania Very good experience with mama Stella's family! A very beautiful project around mutual aid between families, the education of young girls and the preservation of the environment. We prepared our coffee, visited the coffee and banana crops! Very good human and cultural experience. We highly recommend :)