Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour
Experience the beauty of Materuni Waterfall and authentic Chagga coffee culture in one unforgettable day.
Overview
Escape to the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro for a refreshing day trip combining natural beauty with cultural immersion. Visit the stunning 90-meter Materuni Waterfall and participate in traditional coffee-making with the local Chagga community.
Highlights
- Scenic hike through banana and coffee plantations
- Swim in the natural pool beneath the 90m waterfall
- Learn traditional coffee farming, roasting, and grinding
- Participate in Chagga coffee ceremony with songs and dances
- Enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch with local family
- Stunning views of Moshi town and Kilimanjaro
- Support local community tourism initiatives
Itinerary
08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Moshi
08:45 AM: Arrive at Materuni village, meet your guide
09:00 AM: Begin 40-minute hike to the waterfall
10:00 AM: Arrive at waterfall, swimming time
11:30 AM: Return to village for coffee tour
12:30 PM: Traditional lunch with local family
02:00 PM: Return to Moshi
What to Bring
- Comfortable hiking shoes (trail can be slippery)
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Camera or phone for photos
- Small backpack for personal items
- Cash for souvenirs and tips
Price Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Village entrance fees
- Coffee tour experience
- Traditional lunch
- Bottled water
Detailed Itinerary
08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Moshi
08:45 AM: Arrive at Materuni village, meet your local guide
09:00 AM: Begin 40-minute scenic hike through banana and coffee plantations to the waterfall
10:00 AM: Arrive at the 90-meter Materuni Waterfall. Time for swimming and photos
11:30 AM: Return hike to the village
12:00 PM: Traditional Chagga coffee tour - roasting, grinding, and tasting with local songs and dances
01:00 PM: Enjoy traditional Chagga lunch with a local family
02:00 PM: Return drive to Moshi
02:45 PM: Arrive at your hotel
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moshi
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Village entrance and cultural fees
- Coffee tour experience with demonstrations
- Traditional Chagga lunch
- Bottled water throughout the tour
- All government taxes
Not Included
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items not mentioned in inclusions