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Materuni Waterfall, Coffee Tour & Chagga Cultural Experience

  • 1 day (private)
  • Materuni Village, Mount Kilimanjaro region
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Overview

Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Chagga people on a day trip to Materuni Village, on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, approximately 95 km from Arusha town.

Surrounded by lush tropical forests, coffee plantations and banana farms, Materuni offers a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional village life, enjoy beautiful scenery and learn about local coffee-making traditions.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Morning

    Departure to Materuni Village

    Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Moshi or another agreed location. Meet your local guide and drive to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. On arrival, complete village registration and begin your cultural and nature experience.

  2. Late morning

    Materuni Waterfall hike

    Enjoy a guided walk of approximately 40 minutes through coffee and banana plantations, traditional Chagga farms and tropical vegetation. Along the way your guide introduces you to Chagga traditions, local farming practices and village life.

    Arrive at the Materuni Waterfall, which cascades more than 80 metres into a natural pool. Enjoy the scenery, take photographs and, if you wish, have a refreshing swim.

  3. Midday

    Traditional Chagga lunch

    Return to a local home and enjoy a freshly prepared traditional Chagga hot lunch. Experience local hospitality and learn about traditional food and culture. You will also have an opportunity to taste locally brewed banana beer.

  4. Afternoon

    Traditional coffee experience

    Continue with an interactive coffee tour to discover how Chagga farmers cultivate, harvest, dry, roast and prepare coffee. Take part in the traditional coffee-making process, including grinding the beans, accompanied by Chagga songs and dances. Finish with a freshly brewed cup of coffee prepared through your own participation.

  5. Late afternoon

    Return journey

    Say goodbye to your hosts and return to your hotel in Arusha.

  • Visitors looking up at the Materuni Waterfall in its rocky gorge
  • A hiker with a red backpack looking at the Materuni Waterfall
  • A group walking with sticks along a red-earth path through the forest
  • Chagga hosts singing and playing for guests who film on their phones
  • Guests eating a traditional Chagga lunch under a thatched shelter

Price guide

Prices are total costs for the whole group, not per person. Please confirm current rates and availability when you enquire.

Private tour prices (USD)

Number of guestsTotal group price
1 Person$190
2 People$250
3 People$300
4 People$350

Inclusions and exclusions

Price includes

  • Private transportation
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Guided Materuni Waterfall hike
  • Village development fee
  • Traditional coffee tour and hands-on experience
  • Traditional Chagga hot lunch
  • Chagga songs and cultural dances
  • Local banana beer experience
  • Bottled drinking water

Tour highlights

  • Hike to the spectacular Materuni Waterfall, cascading over 80 metres
  • Explore tropical forests and Chagga farmlands
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)
  • Swim in the natural pool beneath the waterfall
  • Experience authentic Chagga culture and village life
  • Traditional Chagga hot lunch
  • Hands-on traditional coffee-making experience
  • Chagga songs and dances
  • Taste locally brewed banana beer

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Swimming clothes and a towel
  • Light rain jacket
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Sunscreen and personal essentials
Practical notes, tipping and booking terms

Tipping guidelines

It is habitual to tip your safari driver-guide. Tips are paid at the end of the safari and are given to your guide, below are just a guideline for tipping:-

  • We suggest $20.00 per person in the vehicle per day for driver-guide during safari days
  • $3.00 per group for porters/waitress upon checking in and when checking out.

General Terms and Conditions

Holiday Surcharge

A supplement of US $ 50.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January except Zanzibar accommodation

A supplement of US $ 45.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings between Easter Friday and Easter Monday (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge

Validity of Prices

Prices are valid for the periods shown but are subject to change without notice in the event of Government action, i.e. increase in hotel tax or VAT, or to increase if prices are significantly affected by other circumstances beyond our control. Prices are based on exchange rates prevailing at the time of publication and may alter should any major variation in exchange rates occur.

Payment

We do accept payment via bank transfer and credit cards. Please note that sender collects all charges. Kindly always send remittance of payments /payments proof including booking reference # after completion of transaction for our records. When paying through credit card surcharge of 5% will apply.

Prices Include

Prices quoted for safaris generally include transport as per the itinerary, airport transfers, game drives, flying doctor membership where appropriate and charged separate at price of $30.00 per person , full board accommodation, picnic/extra lunches where stated, scheduled charter flights where mentioned, Mineral water and park entrance fees.

Prices Exclude: Itinerary prices generally exclude international flights, visa costs, optional excursions, personal insurance (medical or other), drinks, tips, phone calls, laundry and any items of a personal nature.

Children Policy

Children between the age of 3 and 12years

  • Pays 60% of the adult rate if sharing a room with two adults
  • Pays 80% of the adult rate if sharing a room with another child
  • Pays 100% of the adult rates if sharing a room with one adult
  • No discount on Holiday and other supplements

Reservations, Payment and Deposits

When Destination Specialists accepts your booking, the date of the confirmation invoice activates the terms and conditions of the contract. Confirmation of services is subject to payment of a 50% of the total invoiced amount to secure space. The balance is to be paid not later than 60 days prior to commencement of the services. When bookings are made within 30 days prior to the departure date, full payment is required immediately on written confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Should you wish to cancel your confirmed booking, you must advise the company in writing. Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to Cancellation and No Show fees if cancelled within 44 days of the arrival date:

  • 150 days to 90 days prior to arrival: 25%
  • 89 days to 45 days prior to arrival: 50%
  • 44 days to 01 days prior to arrival: 100%

Full details are on our Booking Policy page.