Tanzania · Village Tours

12-Hour Materuni Village and Waterfalls Tour from Moshi with Chagga Coffee

12 Hours Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore breathtaking Materuni Waterfalls and swim in the pool at the foot of the falls
02 Immerse in Chagga culture with a traditional lunch and delicious local banana beer
03 Learn how coffee is grown, dried, roasted, and processed in Materuni Village
04 Join in traditional coffee grinding accompanied by Chagga chants and dances
05 Marvel at impressive views of the rainforest and, with luck, Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on a captivating day trip from Moshi/Arusha to Materuni Village for a cultural journey through Chagga life and the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Walk to the mesmerizing Materuni Waterfalls as your guide shares insights into the Chagga tribe, village life, and the surrounding fauna and flora. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool at the foot of the falls before returning to the village for a traditional Chagga lunch, local banana beer, and a hands-on coffee brewing experience with Chagga chants and dances. Sip your freshly brewed coffee while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest.

The pool at the foot of the Materuni Waterfalls invites you to take a refreshing dip, so don't forget your swim.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Materuni Village, Waterfalls, and Chagga Coffee Experience

You will be picked up from Moshi/Arusha in the morning and taken to Materuni Village for a cultural journey to Materuni Waterfalls. Your guide will accompany you throughout the experience. Upon arrival, check in at the village office and begin your exploration.
First, visit Materuni Waterfalls, about a 40-minute walk from the village. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the Chagga tribe, village life, and the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are really impressive, and with a bit of luck, you will see the summit area of Mount Kilimanjaro. The pool at the foot of the Materuni Waterfalls invites you to take a refreshing dip, so don't forget your swim. After taking in the scenery, return slowly with your guide to Materuni Village, where you will enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch.
You will also have the chance to taste delicious local banana beer. Then, experience the coffee brewing tour, where you will learn how coffee is grown, dried, roasted, and processed. You are also invited to help grind the coffee, traditionally accompanied by Chagga chants and dances. Sip your brewed coffee and enjoy the views of the surrounding rainforest before departing and returning to Moshi/Arusha in the afternoon.