Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Experience
Around 30-40 minutes outside Moshi are the Materuni waterfalls. As this trip is so close by, it is ideal for people with limited time who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer. These falls are pretty impressive at 150 metres high and are definitely a sight worth seeing.
From Materuni Village, we will walk for some 30-40 minutes to the waterfall. The walk itself is extremely interesting, as you will see smaller waterfalls and lots of waterways that are part of the irrigation system used by local farmers who grow coffee, bananas, and many other fruits and vegetables.
Materuni Village produces many perishable goods, including yam, sugar, maize, and beans. However, the main crop grown here is coffee. In the village, you will be able to learn about the entire process, from how coffee is grown to when it is finally poured, steaming hot, into the cup.
You will pick your own coffee, remove the outer cover, and then use previously dried coffee to crush it into granules. After experiencing the complete coffee production process, you will be able to enjoy your very own satisfying and rewarding cup of fresh coffee.
You will also learn how the Chagga tribe lives, including their home set-up, the types of food they cook and eat, and how they rear their animals.
