Day Trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour
Materuni Waterfalls Overview
Located just 30–40 minutes from Moshi, Materuni Waterfalls is a perfect short trip for travelers with limited time who want to experience the natural beauty of Tanzania.
Although smaller than other waterfalls, Materuni stands at an impressive 150 meters high and is a must-visit attraction near Mount Kilimanjaro.
From Materuni Village, a scenic 30 minute walk leads to the waterfall. Along the way, visitors enjoy views of small waterfalls, irrigation channels, and lush farms growing coffee, bananas, and other local crops offering both a cultural and nature experience.
At the waterfall, you can refresh in the cool, crystal-clear water—don’t forget your swimwear! After relaxing, enjoy a lunch break before continuing with a short cultural tour of Materuni Village to experience the authentic lifestyle of the Chagga tribe.
Situated at meters (4,300 ft) above sea level, the village is surrounded by dramatic landscapes of rolling hills, deep valleys, and lush tropical rainforest on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. During the tour, visitors can learn about traditional Chagga culture, local coffee production, and farming practices, making it a perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure near Moshi.
Coffee Tour
Materuni village produces many perishable goods including yam, sugar, maize and beans. However, the main crop that is grown is coffee. In the village you will be able to learn about the process from which coffee is grown, to when it is finally poured, steaming hot into the cup.
You will pick you own coffee, remove the cover and then with coffee that has been previously dried out, crush it into coffee granules. After experiencing the complete coffee production process you will be able to enjoy your very own, satisfying and rewarding cup of fresh coffee. You will also learn how the Chagga tribe lives, such as their home set-up, the types of food they cook and eat and how they rear their animals.
