Day 01
Materuni Village, Coffee Experience, and Waterfalls Hike
- Begin the day with a short drive up the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the village of Materuni, approximately 1,800 m above sea level.
- This lush rainforest region is known for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa. Start the day with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn how the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed locally. Try processing, roasting, and preparing a fresh cup of coffee in the local Chagga way.
- Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, depart on a beautiful 45-minute hike through the hills and valleys en route to the waterfalls. Along the way, your guide will teach you about local plants, how they are used for food and traditional medicine, and give you more insight into the local Chagga culture.
- The waterfalls are hidden in a pristine valley with cliffs towering up to 200 ft overhead. The water falls straight down in a curtain into a small pool where you can relax, have lunch, and swim in the chilly mountain waters. After the waterfall hike, return to the car and drive back to Moshi.
