Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour Overview
Journey to the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro for one of northern Tanzania's most rewarding day trips. Hike through coffee and banana plantations to a spectacular 90-metre waterfall, swim in the natural pool at its base, then return to the village for an immersive hands-on coffee-making experience. Learn how the Chagga people cultivate, harvest, roast, and brew 100% organic Arabica coffee using traditional methods passed down through generations. A delicious home-cooked Chagga lunch rounds out this blend of nature, culture, and flavour.
Trip Highlights
- Hike to a stunning 90-metre waterfall through coffee and banana farms.
- Swim in the natural pool at the base of Materuni Waterfall.
- Hands-on coffee experience — pick, roast, grind, and brew your own cup.
- Traditional Chagga lunch prepared by village women.
- Panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
Price Includes
- Return transport from Arusha or Moshi
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Village and waterfall entry fees
- Coffee tour and tasting experience
- Traditional Chagga lunch and bottled water
Price Excludes
- International flights and visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
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- Phone: +255 784 123 717
- Email: info@joladventures.com
- Duration: Full Day
- Location: Materuni, Kilimanjaro
Day Plan
Hour-by-hour overview
Depart Arusha at approximately 07:30 (or Moshi around 09:00) for the scenic drive to Materuni Village at 1,800m on Kilimanjaro's lower slopes. Meet your local Chagga guide for a briefing before starting the hike through coffee and banana plantations.
Hike approximately 40–60 minutes through lush vegetation to the stunning 90-metre Materuni Waterfall. The trail winds through coffee bushes, banana groves, and forest. At the falls, swim in the crystal-clear natural pool, take photos, and enjoy the cool mountain air.
Return to the village for a home-cooked Chagga lunch — typically banana stew (machalari), rice, vegetables, and fresh tropical fruit. The women of the village prepare the meal using local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Dive into the world of Chagga coffee. Pick ripe coffee cherries, then process them the traditional way — drying, roasting over an open fire, grinding with a mortar and pestle, and finally brewing your own cup of 100% organic Arabica coffee. Return to Arusha by approximately 16:30.