Kinukamori Waterfall Day Tour is one of the scenic waterfalls located near Kilimanjaro National Park, with its waters originating from the glacier-fed streams of Mount Kilimanjaro. According to local legend, a statue at the top of the waterfall commemorates a woman who, after becoming pregnant out of wedlock, considered taking her own life. As she changed her mind and turned to leave, she was attacked by a leopard and tragically fell to her death making the site both naturally beautiful and culturally significant.

Location

Kinukamori Waterfall Day Trip is situated in Marangu Village, at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, within the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania.

• Distance from Moshi: Approximately 43 km, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
• Distance from Arusha: Approximately 120 km, with a driving time of around 2.5 to 3 hours.
• The waterfall is just 4 km from the Marangu Gate, the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park, and about a 20-minute walk from Marangu town center.

Attractions

Kinukamori Waterfall Day Trip offers a range of natural and cultural attractions:

• A beautiful waterfall with a natural swimming pool
• Lush, scenic landscapes with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Surrounding coffee farms and traditional Chagga villages
• A rich variety of bird species and small mammals
• Cultural storytelling and local legends tied to the site

Activities

Visitors can engage in a variety of activities, including:

• Swimming in the natural pool
• Relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings
• Short hikes around the area
• Photography of the waterfall and landscape
• Birdwatching
• Visiting nearby cultural communities to experience Chagga traditions

Spending Time

The full-day tour typically runs for about 7 hours, from 09:30 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing enough time to enjoy all the activities at a relaxed pace.

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