Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania • Full day • From USD 80.00 per person
01About This Tour
Every detail is handled by our local team — from pickup and guiding to meals, park fees and accommodation. This is a complete travel product, not just a short description.
Quick Facts
02 Highlights
03 Detailed Itinerary
A moment-by-moment breakdown of your journey.
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha at 08:30 AM and drive toward Materuni Village on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, register with local Chagga guides and begin a scenic 40-minute hike through tropical vegetation and banana farms to Materuni Waterfall. Spend time swimming, taking photos, and relaxing near the spray. Hike back to the village for an interactive Chagga coffee workshop, where you will roast and brew your own fresh coffee while enjoying traditional local songs. Finish with a delicious local buffet lunch before returning to your hotel.
Included in Your Tour
- All Entry & Village Fees: Materuni Village conservation and waterfall entry permits.
- Local Guide Fees: Services of expert Chagga community guides and coffee workshop hosts.
- Private Transport: Comfortable round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Moshi or Arusha.
- Professional Driver-Guide: Dedicated driver-guide from Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari.
- Interactive Coffee Tour: Full hands-on coffee roasting process and unlimited coffee tasting.
- Traditional Hot Lunch: Freshly prepared hot Chagga buffet meal.
- Bottled Water: Unlimited mineral water during the excursion.
- Taxes: All government taxes and levies.
Excluded from Your Tour
- Alcoholic & Soft Drinks: Available for purchase at the village or local stalls.
- Tips & Gratuities: Tipping for your driver-guide and local Chagga village guides.
- Personal Items: Rain jacket, walking shoes, swimwear, and souvenirs.
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel or medical insurance.
04 Frequently Asked Questions
The hike takes about 40 to 45 minutes each way at a relaxed pace. It is considered an easy-to-moderate walk along dirt trails. A basic level of fitness is sufficient, and local guides are available to assist on steeper sections.
We recommend comfortable walking or hiking shoes with good grip, light clothing, a rain jacket (as weather can change quickly on the mountain slopes), swimwear, a towel, insect repellent, and a camera.
Yes! The coffee tour is a rich cultural experience that involves singing, dancing, and learning about traditional Chagga farming methods. Non-coffee drinkers enjoy the culture and can enjoy fresh local tea or juice instead.
We offer convenient private pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel or lodge in Moshi, Arusha, or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Yes! Families with children love this tour because of the fun interactive coffee-making process, dancing, and easy nature walk.
Yes, the natural plunge pool is fresh and safe for swimming. The water is cool and mountain-fresh, making it very refreshing after the hike.
Yes! For travelers who want a full day of action, Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Springs can be combined into a single full-day combo tour upon request.
Yes! A delicious, hot Chagga traditional lunch (buffet style with cooked bananas, rice, vegetables, and meats) is freshly prepared in the village and included.
Materuni coffee is 100% organic Arabica grown on volcanic soil at high altitude on Mt. Kilimanjaro, giving it a rich flavor and aromatic profile processed using traditional hand methods.
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06 Traveler Reviews
"An absolute highlight of our trip to Moshi! The hike to Materuni Waterfall was beautiful and refreshing, but the coffee making experience with the local Chagga villagers was unforgettable. Singing while roasting coffee was so much fun! Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari took care of every detail."
"Fantastic day tour! The waterfall is huge and impressive, and swimming in the mountain water was super invigorating. The local lunch was delicious and authentic. Thank you Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari for an incredible experience."
"Such a warm and welcoming cultural day trip! Learning how organic coffee is made from scratch while dancing with the local guides was incredible. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Moshi or Arusha."
