Materuni Waterfalls & Chagga Coffee Tour

Materuni Waterfalls & Chagga Coffee Tour

1 Day · Easy · Max 8 guests · Budget · Family Friendly

Overview

One of the most popular half-day trips from Moshi, this tour combines a guided hike to the 90-metre Materuni Waterfalls with a traditional Chagga coffee-making demonstration on the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro — from picking the beans to roasting and grinding them by hand over an open fire, finishing with a fresh cup brewed right in front of you.

It\’s a relaxed, scenic outing suited to almost any fitness level, and works well either as a stand-alone day out or as a gentle first or last day either side of a longer safari or Kilimanjaro climb.

Highlights

  • Guided hike through banana and coffee plantations to the waterfall base
  • Hands-on traditional Chagga coffee tour — pick, roast, grind, and taste
  • Swimming at the base of the falls (bring a swimsuit and towel)
  • Sweeping views over the Kilimanjaro foothills

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Moshi or Arusha)
  • Local guide for the waterfall hike
  • Chagga coffee tour and tasting
  • Community/village entry fee

What's Not Included

  • Lunch (available for purchase locally or can be added on request)
  • Tips for your guide and host family
  • Personal items

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Half-Day Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

    Morning or early-afternoon pickup from your Moshi or Arusha hotel, driving up onto the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro to Materuni village. Meet your local guide for a moderate 45–60 minute hike down through banana and coffee plantations to the waterfall, with time to swim in the cool plunge pool at its base. Afterwards, visit a local Chagga family for a hands-on coffee-making demonstration — picking, roasting over an open fire, grinding, and brewing — finishing with a fresh cup and a light snack before the drive back to your hotel. Meals: light snack included.

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