Masama
Cultural Tourism Programme - Kilimanjaro Region TCTP
Kahawa Migombani – Total time: 2 to 3 hours
Coffee plantations on the villages surrounds
the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania produce some of the
world's finest Arabica coffee. Masama village been one among the
villages which surround the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, is located
10 kilometers off from Moshi – Arusha road.
Masama Cultural Tourism Programme offers a perfect
package of Kahawa Migombani cultural tour.
The tour exposes visitors into different
local activities:
- Visiting the smallholder coffee growers.
- Learn the history and success stories of the Arabica coffee
plantations.
- Coffee harvesting (July - December)
- Coffee processing
- Coffee packaging
- Traditional preparation of cup of coffee
- Testing or drinking your Arabica cup of coffee
Why Kahawa Migombani
“Kahawa is a Swahil name which
stands for Coffee” while “Migombani stands for banana
farm”
The mineral nutrients from volcanic soils and
banana trees grown in coffee farms contributes to a balanced flavors,
pleasant aroma as well as sweet taste (normally of a sweet banana
flavor). Visiting Masama Cultural Tourism Programme will enrich
you with the culture and lifestyle of Arabica coffee growers who
live on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Traditional Food – Total time:
(normal lunch - 45 minutes)
Kahawa Migombani goes well with well prepared
palatable traditional cuisine. With banana ingredients more than
four delicious banana dishes can be prepared. Mixed other dishes
accompanied with seasonal fruits are also available.
Note: Full participatory in preparation
of these traditional food – Total time: (2 hours)
Mula Market visit – Total time:
1 hour
Each Monday and Thursday of the week in Masama
village we have a local market. Participation in this amazing
80% traditional trading of the common organic products including
bananas, vegetables and chickens are of a common occurrence in
this particular market.
Clients and other interested parties are encouraged
to visit not only Kahawa Migombani but also the rest of the traditional
concern in Masama village.
Price Per Person
USD $ 150 |