1-Day Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Coffee Tour from Arusha

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting
• 02 Learn about the Chagga tribe and experience daily life in Chaggaland
• 03 Hike to Materuni Waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro
• 04 Visit a local coffee plantation and see how coffee is grown and prepared
• 05 Taste local dishes, local brew, and local beer in the village

Explore the culture and hiking trails on the downslope of Mount Kilimanjaro on this day trip to Materuni Waterfalls. Learn about the Chagga tribe and experience how the day begins and ends in Chaggaland, with the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather is in your favour. The tour also includes a coffee experience, local dishes, and local brew for a well-rounded cultural visit in Tanzania.

Enjoy a rewarding hike to the waterfalls and take in the uniquely scenic cascade formed by melted ice from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Materuni Waterfalls Hike, Coffee Experience, and Chagga Culture

• After breakfast at your hotel, set off for a day of hiking, coffee, and a cultural tour in Materuni. Materuni is a village on the downslope of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a rewarding hike to the waterfalls and take in the uniquely scenic cascade formed by melted ice from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• You will also visit a coffee plantation in the village. Here, learn from local people how they plant, treat, and harvest coffee in their own unique way. You will see how the beans are dried and prepared locally until the coffee is ready to drink in your cup. All of these processes are carried out with the assistance of the locals. As part of the experience, enjoy local traditional dishes for lunch in the village. You will also taste local brew and local beer made in the village before driving back to Arusha later in the evening, marking the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All meals during the safari (lunchbox)
• Pickup from the airport on arrival/hotel
• A proper 4×4 vehicle for transportation
• Park fees
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Items of a personal nature
• Tips ($20 per person per day)
• International airfares
• Any required visas
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Items of a personal nature

Know before you go

• Advance deposit should be paid on confirmation of your booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.