Tanzania · Coffee Plantation Tours

Full-Day Materuni Waterfalls Tour from Moshi or Arusha with Coffee

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Materuni village and learn about the traditions and lifestyle of the Chagga people
  • 02 Participate in a traditional coffee-making experience from harvesting to tasting
  • 03 Hike through scenic banana and coffee plantations to reach the stunning 80-meter Materuni Waterfalls
  • 04 Experience breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day
  • 05 Discover the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of northern Tanzania

Experience a full-day Materuni Waterfalls tour from Moshi or Arusha, combining cultural discovery with natural beauty. Explore Materuni village and learn about the traditions, daily life, and rich heritage of the Chagga people. Participate in a hands-on coffee-making experience, from harvesting to roasting and tasting freshly brewed local coffee. Enjoy a scenic hike through lush banana and coffee plantations as you make your way to the breathtaking 80-meter Materuni Waterfalls.

Reach the magnificent Materuni Waterfalls, cascading approximately 80 meters down into a pristine pool below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Materuni Village, Coffee Experience, and Waterfalls

Morning

  • Begin the day with a pick-up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha by your professional guide.

  • Drive through scenic rural landscapes towards Materuni village, located at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Arrive at Materuni village and complete registration for the village visit.

  • Start the Materuni village tour with a local guide.

  • Explore the village and learn about the traditions, culture, and daily life of the Chagga people who inhabit this area.

  • Visit a local coffee farm, where you will participate in a traditional coffee-making process, from harvesting to roasting and tasting freshly brewed coffee.

Midday

  • Continue with a guided hike through lush landscapes, passing banana and coffee plantations towards Materuni Waterfalls.

  • Reach the magnificent Materuni Waterfalls, cascading approximately 80 meters down into a pristine pool below.

  • Take time to relax, enjoy the serene environment, and capture beautiful photos.

  • Those who wish may swim in the refreshing natural pool beneath the falls.

Lunch

  • Enjoy a delicious packed or local lunch, often featuring traditional Chagga cuisine.

Afternoon

  • Begin the return hike from the waterfall back through the village, taking in more of the beautiful surroundings.

  • Depart from Materuni village and drive back towards Moshi or Arusha.

Evening

  • Arrive at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening.

  • Conclude your tour with fond memories of both cultural and natural highlights.

Meals: Lunch included.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip private transport from your hotel or meeting point in Moshi or Arusha in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All entrance and park fees (spring access, community fees, etc.)

  • Bottled water and hot lunch (picnic or local meal)

  • English-speaking guide/driver

  • Taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flights, visa fees, and travel insurance

  • Tips/gratuities for guides or drivers

  • Any extra food or drinks besides the included lunch and water

  • Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)

  • Optional extras like Maasai cultural visits, snorkeling gear rental, or local bar costs

What to bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Dry clothes
  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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