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.
Come one came all.
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