Tanzania · Coffee Plantation Tours

Full-Day Materuni Village and Waterfalls Tour with Coffee Experience

1 Day Round trip from A23 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience local Tanzanian culture in the scenic village of Materuni
02 Take part in the coffee-making process, including roasting, pounding, and grinding
03 Walk through local fruit and vegetation plantations on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
04 Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool beneath Materuni Waterfalls

Embark on a full-day cultural and natural adventure to Materuni Village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Explore lush coffee plantations, take part in the coffee-making process by roasting, pounding, and grinding your own coffee, and discover vibrant local traditions along the way. Continue to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can enjoy the surrounding fruit and vegetation plantations, learn more about local life, and finish with a refreshing dip in the waterfall pool and a delightful local lunch.

Conclude your day trip with a cool and refreshing dip in the waterfall pool and an appetizing lunch before heading back to your lodge in Arusha.

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, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Materuni Village, Coffee Experience, and Waterfalls

Depart after breakfast and begin your journey to Materuni Village, located on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
This remarkable village is free from common tourist traps and offers a great opportunity to learn about and understand Tanzanian culture.
Your first stop will be a walk through a coffee plantation, where you will learn about the process of growing coffee and have the chance to roast, pound, and grind your own coffee.
Afterwards, you will head to the Materuni Waterfalls.
During your walk, you will be able to see local fruit and vegetation plantations, learn about the local culture, and participate in some of the local activities.
Conclude your day trip with a cool and refreshing dip in the waterfall pool and an appetizing lunch before heading back to your lodge in Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from A23 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All fees and taxes
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Lunch
Private transport
Entry/admission - Materuni Waterfalls

What's Not Included

Gratuities
All items of a personal nature
Visa
Travel insurance

What to bring

Comfortable clothes
Walking shoes
Camera/smartphone

Know before you go

This is a walking tour in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro.

If you're looking for a day trip that allows you to experience how the local people of Tanzania live their everyday lives in harmony with nature, then a visit to the village of Materuni is a must-see. Away from the usual tourist routes, you'll get to witness and even take part in the process of making locally grown produce, with coffee being a favorite among tourists. Afterwards, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool waterfall pool. In fact, many people find that a dip in the refreshing waters of Materuni is even more enjoyable than swimming in the Indian Ocean. So why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the beauty of Materuni?

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