Some of the best moments happen around the fire, with a cup of tea, a local meal and a conversation with the people of Machame.

Food Is Part of Our Story

Step in the kitchen and see how local ingredients become traditional Chagga dishes. Cooking is not just about the food. It is about sharing, learning and spending time together.

TASTE MACHAME

Life in the Village

In Machame, nothing is wasted easily. Everyday farming, cooking and caring for animals are part of village life. Come and see the simple things that make our community special.

DISCOVER VILLAGE LIFE

Walk Into the History of Machame

Follow our local trails to Ntondolo Cave, one of the places that connects today's village with the history of the Chagga people. Your local guide will share the stories behind the place as you explore.

EXPLORE THE CAVES

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES

Our volunteer programmes connect visitors with local schools, community activities and everyday life in Machame. Stay with the community, learn from local people and share your own skills and experience.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

TOUR AND TREE PLANTING

The women who started Machame Cultural Tourism cared deeply about the environment. Today, visitors can take part in our tree-planting activities and learn more about the land, farming and forests around Kilimanjaro.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK

Welcome to Our Home

...where tradition meet adventures

Machame Nkweshoo is a farming community on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where coffee and bananas grow alongside homes, gardens and forest paths.

In 2008, 15 women from the community came together to start Machame Cultural Tourism. They wanted to share their culture with visitors while creating opportunities for women and contributing to the development of their community.

Today, we invite you to experience Machame through the people who live here. Walk with us, share a meal, learn about Chagga traditions, visit our farms and discover the places that have shaped our community.

OUR STORY

Machame Nkweshoo is a farming community on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where coffee and bananas grow alongside homes, gardens and forest paths.

OUR STORY

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Our Work Beyond Tourism

Tourism is one part of what we do. We also work with our community on environmental conservation, education, volunteering and other local initiatives.

Tree Planting

Helping care for the land around Kilimanjaro, one tree at a time.

Stingless Bees

Learning from traditional knowledge while protecting native bees and supporting local livelihoods.

Volunteering Program

Connecting visitors with local schools, community activities and people.

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PACKAGES

Full-Day Cultural & Nature Tour (All-Inclusive)

Hike through lush banana plantations to the Nkosalulu Waterfall, explore the ancient underground Ntondolo Chagga Caves, participate in a hands-on coffee roasting workshop, and enjoy a traditional home-cooked Chagga lunch with local women.
Duration: 6-7 Hours

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Chagga Culinary & Crafts Immersion

Learn the secrets of traditional Chagga cuisine using fresh local ingredients, try your hand at batik fabric making, and share stories, songs, and fresh herbal tea around an open fire.

Duration: 3 - 4 Hours

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Eco-Homestay & Village Life Stay

Experience traditional rural life, enjoy fresh farm-to-table meals, participate in local community projects like tree planting, and fall asleep under the mountain stars.

Duration: Overnight (1+ Nights)

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What Our Guests Say

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We had a wonderful time at Machame Nkweshoo! The team gave us a very warm and heartfelt welcome, and we experienced so many amazing things throughout the day. It was a fascinating trekking tour through local villages, banana, coffee, and avocado plantations. We also visited a beautiful cave and a stunning waterfall. One of the highlights was making our own banana soup and preparing coffee ourselves! We absolutely loved the experience and would definitely recommend it to everyone. A truly memorable experience!
  
 
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   Kirsten B 
 
 
 
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Een hele bijzonder ervaring, je gaat langs een grot en waterval en onderweg kom je allemaal mensen, landbouw en huizen tegen. Het is zo onwerkelijk als je Nederland gewend ben. Een soort cultuurshock maar wel een hele mooie ervaring. De mensen zijn super lief en hebben heerlijk gekookt. Daarna hebben we samen koffie gemaakt en staan dansen echt een aanrader dit !!
  
 
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   Magdalena S 
 
 
 
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It was an amazing experience and a possibility to learn about Chagga people, their traditions and daily life now. A beautifully organized day with a great walk to the waterfall, through the village, being able to see how people live now and what is important for them. I spent a month in East Africa and while everything was amazing, this was definitely a highlight. Last but not least, the tour is a part of women's empowerment project, an inspiring initiative that focuses on strengthening local community in a very positive way. Thank you!
  
 
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Ces 24h passées chez Mama Stella resterons gravées dans nos cœurs... Chants, danses, découverte du mode de vie des Chaggas, préparation du café,cuisine avec les mamas, visites du village et balade à la cascade... Merci à Mama Stella pour son acceuil, c'est une femme courageuse qui se bat pour améliorer la condition des femmes. Et merci à sa sœur Edith pour sa gentillesse et pour m'avoir appris à faire les chapatis et le riz épicé. Des vrais moments de partage 🙏🫶
  
 
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   Ella 
 
 
 
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Vandaag een leuke en afwisselende en heel erg gastvrije dag gehad met ons gezin (2 volw en 2 kinderen). Mooi en warm welkom, gember en citroengras thee, wandeling naar de waterval, lunch (ook helpen maken, erg leuk voor de kinderen) en koffie maken en drinken.
  
 
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One goal our family has is to experience the local culture of the country we are visiting. This was such an incredible experience. Not only do you learn so much, eat some incredible food, meet some amazing people but you are also supporting an incredible cause.
  
 
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 Verified Ein schöner Tag bei den Chaggas
Wir haben einen fröhlichen, schönen Tag bei Mama Stella und ihren „Schwestern" verbracht. Wir haben zusammen gekocht, getanzt und gesunden. Nun sind wir alle Schwestern. Wir wurden von Peter durch Machame geführt und bekamen viel über die Chagga-Kultur und über Flora und Fauna erklärt. Ein wunderbarer, lohnenswerter Ausflug!
  
 
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   Dom H 
 
 
 
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I had a fantastic day with Stella, Edith and Peter exploring the local scenery and learning about Chaga life and farming. Everyone was super friendly and knowledgable, the views of the waterfall we visited on our hike were amazing and the food was spectacular
  
 
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   Saif K 
 
 
 
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What a fantastic day! We had a spare day before starting the Machame route and decided to visit the nearby Nkweshoo village . For context, the cultural tour offered is organised by a local group of women with all profits directed to local projects, so for us it was a no-brainer to go with them. We were picked up from our hotel and were greeted in the village with a traditional song and dance. We then had a packed itinerary with our guide Peter who was very knowledgeable, answering all our questions on the loca Chagga culture, agriculture and ecology. We were shown round the wonderful homestead with their circular farming methods, taken on a hike to the nearby waterfalls (which were spectacular!!) via the local bar to be shown how the local banana beer is brewed. We were then welcomed back with an incredible feast with a wide variety of local food: chapo, pillau, mboga and the local wild avocado (all food grown in the homestead). We then finished the day with a tour of the museum and by preparing a cup of own coffee. Could not recommend more!! Definitely come to Machame Nkweshoo if you’re visiting Moshi and Kilimanjaro!!
  
 
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This was so awesome!!! We saw and participated in some cool traditions, and got to see a local school and hospital and even meet some local people. And also did a great hike to a beautiful waterfall. I loved it!!! And the ladies and Peter were all wonderful! THANK YOU! This did not disappoint!!!!!