11-Hour Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour from Moshi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the towering 80-meter Materuni Waterfall after a scenic walk
• 02 Learn about Chagga culture, village life, and the surrounding flora and fauna
• 03 Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool beneath the waterfall
• 04 Savor coffee you helped make during an immersive village coffee tour

Embark on an 11-hour journey to one of Tanzania's hidden gems, combining a scenic walk to the majestic Materuni Waterfall with an immersive coffee experience in Materuni village. Along the way, learn about Chagga culture, village life, and the surrounding flora and fauna while enjoying breathtaking views and, with some luck, a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro's summit. At the waterfall, take in the sight of the 80-meter cascade and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool below before savoring the coffee you helped make amid the serene montane rainforest.

At the waterfall, take in the sight of the 80-meter cascade and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool below before savoring the coffee you helped make amid the serene montane rainforest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Materuni Waterfall Walk and Chagga Coffee Experience

• We will meet you at an agreed-upon time at the Materuni village office.
• First, you will visit Materuni Waterfall, which is around a 40-minute walk away.
• Along the way, your guide will tell you about the culture of the Chagga people and village life, and explain the surrounding flora and fauna. The views are truly breathtaking and, with some luck, you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro.
• When you reach the waterfall, you will see that it is more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim, so don't forget your swimwear!
• Next, the coffee tour awaits you.
• Before you say goodbye, you can savor the coffee you made while appreciating the views of the surrounding montane rainforest.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided waterfall hike
• Village entry / development fee
• Professional English-speaking village guide
• Coffee tour
• Chagga picnic hot lunch
• Chagga traditional dance
• Local banana beer tasting
• Bottled drinking water
• Private transport to and from the tour

What's Not Included

• Tip for guide
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation

What to bring

• Appropriate swimwear
• Footwear
• Towel, if you wish to swim

Know before you go

Kindly note that payment will be made in cash on the date of the tour and can be in USD or Tanzanian shillings.

Materuni is home to the Chagga people and is still an authentic tribal village. This charming village is just 15 km away from Moshi Town and borders Kilimanjaro National Park.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Moshi

Tour start

QC22+242, Namro, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.