Day 01
Materuni Waterfalls and Chagga Coffee Experience
- The Marangu Waterfalls day tour is a wonderful way to enjoy a full day of relaxation at a village waterfall and a coffee tour after a multi-day safari or after a Kilimanjaro climb. Nestled on the mountain slopes of Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful coffee village of Materuni, where you can produce your own cup of coffee from tree to cup.
- Receive first-hand secrets of what makes a good cup of coffee from the local Chagga people. Only a short hike from the village lies the homonymous 80 m-high Materuni Waterfalls. A relaxing swim in Kilimanjaro's Fletcher water rounds out the day. Begin 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 with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn how the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed locally.
- Try your own hand at 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 and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, while also giving 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 chill mountain waters. After the falls hike, return to the car and drive back to Moshi. This is an experience you are sure to love, full of natural beauty, engaging education, and, of course, coffee.
