Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour
A refreshing escape into the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
A refreshing escape into the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Materuni Village, located in the verdant foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, offers an incredible blend of stunning nature and rich Chagga culture. This day trip is a perfect mix of moderate exercise, spectacular scenery, and cultural immersion.
You'll take a scenic hike through lush coffee and banana plantations, culminating in the breathtaking 80-meter high Materuni Waterfalls. Afterwards, you'll learn the traditional process of coffee making from the local Chagga people and enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced lunch.
Hike through the beautiful tropical rainforest to reach the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. Take a refreshing dip in the cool plunge pool.
Learn how organic Arabica coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and ground. Join in the traditional song and dance as you pound the coffee beans!
Enjoy a hearty, traditional Chagga hot lunch prepared by the village women, featuring local favorites like banana stew and fresh vegetables.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha in the morning. Enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to Materuni Village.
Register at the village office and begin a moderate 45-minute hike through lush, green landscapes dotted with local homesteads and coffee farms. Reach the stunning 80-meter waterfall where you can relax or take a refreshing swim.
Return to the village for a hands-on coffee-making experience accompanied by traditional Chagga songs. Afterward, enjoy a delicious hot lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients by the village women.
After a full day of adventure, culture, and great coffee, your driver will safely transport you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.