Day trip · From Moshi · Hiking & culture
Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee
Hike through the green foothills of Kilimanjaro to a spectacular waterfall, then learn to roast, grind and brew your own coffee with a local Chagga family.
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Half to full day · about 6 hours
Starts from
Moshi
Best time
Year-round, greenest Mar – May
Ideal for
Families · Before or after a climb
Waterfalls and the coffee ceremony
Materuni is a village on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, surrounded by banana and coffee farms. A walk of about an hour each way through farmland and forest leads to a tall waterfall tumbling into a cool pool, where you can swim if you’re brave. Back in the village, a Chagga family shows you how coffee is grown and processed: you’ll roast the beans over a fire, pound them by hand while singing traditional songs, and taste the result. It’s a relaxed, authentic day and a great way to spend a rest day before or after a Kilimanjaro climb.
Your day
The day at a glance
A sample timeline. Day trips are private, so we can adjust the start time and pace to suit you.
09:00 · Pick-up in Moshi
A short drive up the slopes of Kilimanjaro to Materuni village.
10:00 · Hike to the falls
Walk through farms and forest with a local guide.
11:00 · At the waterfall
Time to relax, take photos and swim in the pool.
12:30 · Local lunch
A traditional home-cooked meal in the village.
13:30 · Coffee experience
Pick, roast, pound and brew coffee with a Chagga family.
15:00 · Return to Moshi
Back at your hotel by mid-afternoon.
Included
— Private transport and guide
— Village and waterfall fees
— Local guide
— Lunch and coffee experience
— Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moshi
Not included
— Tips for guides and drivers
— Drinks other than water
— Personal items and souvenirs
— Travel insurance
Book this day trip
Day trips are private, so you choose the start time and pace. Tell us your date and where you’re staying and we’ll confirm the details.
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