Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour
A Chagga village, a 80 m waterfall and coffee you roast yourself
About This Day Tour
Materuni village sits in the green foothills above Moshi, on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro. The day pairs a gentle guided hike through Chagga farmland to the base of an 80-metre waterfall with a hands-on coffee experience: picking, peeling, roasting over a fire, pounding to the rhythm of a Chagga work song and finally drinking the result with a home-cooked lunch. It is the single best half-day introduction to local life around the mountain.
First-time visitors to Moshi, culture-focused travellers and acclimatisation days before a climb.
Highlights
- Guided walk to the base of Materuni's 80 m waterfall
- Swim in the cool plunge pool if you are brave enough
- Roast, pound and brew Chagga coffee with a local family
- Home-cooked Tanzanian lunch in the village
- Views over Moshi and the Kilimanjaro foothills
Hour By Hour, Not Day By Day
Times are a guide only — your driver-guide adjusts the flow to your pace, the weather and traffic on the day.
- 08:30
Pickup in Moshi
Meet your guide and drive up through Uru and the coffee belt to Materuni village.
- 09:15
Village welcome
Meet your local village guide, leave the vehicle and set off on foot along the farm paths.
- 09:45
Hike to the waterfall
About 45 minutes each way on a shaded, uneven trail through banana, coffee and avocado plots.
- 10:30
Waterfall time
An hour at the falls for photos, a cold swim and a rest before walking back up.
- 12:30
Coffee experience
Pick and peel the beans, roast them over the fire, pound them with a traditional song and brew your cup.
- 13:30
Local lunch
A hot Tanzanian meal prepared by the family, usually with banana stew, rice and fresh fruit.
- 15:30
Drive back to Moshi
Return to your hotel with time to spare in the afternoon.
Pricing Per Person
Day tours are run privately for your group only, so the per-person cost drops as the group grows.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $140 |
| 2 travellers | $90 |
| 3–4 travellers | $70 |
| 5+ travellers | $60 |
| Prices valid for current season bookings. Park and entrance fees are included as listed below. | |
What's included
- Private transport with fuel and driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi
- Village entrance and waterfall fees
- Local village guide
- Full coffee-making experience with tasting
- Home-cooked lunch and drinking water
Not included
- Tips for your guide, village guide and cook
- Souvenirs and coffee bought to take home
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
What to bring
- Comfortable closed walking shoes with grip
- Light rain jacket
- Swimwear and a towel for the plunge pool
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Small cash for coffee and crafts
Book Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee
Send us your date and group size — no deposit required at this step. We reply within 24 hours, and same-day requests are often possible on WhatsApp.
