Overview
Materuni village sits on Kilimanjaro’s southern slopes, in Chagga farming country, and this day trip is the easiest way to experience the mountain without climbing it. A local guide walks you through a working coffee farm โ from the tree to a hand-roasted, hand-ground cup โ followed by a home-cooked Chagga lunch, before a short hike down through banana and coffee groves to the base of Materuni Falls, one of the taller waterfalls on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes.
Trip Highlights
- Private driver-guide and flexible pacing
- Wildlife, landscapes and local encounters
- Thoughtful lodges and camps along the route
- Direct local support throughout your journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour+
Depart Moshi for Materuni village on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Start with a guided walk through a working Chagga coffee farm, learning the full process from picking to hand-roasting and grinding your own cup. Share a home-cooked Chagga lunch with a local family, then walk down through banana and coffee groves to the base of Materuni Falls before returning to Moshi.
Safari Pricing
From $90 โ request a tailored quote โ
What's Included
- Private transport from your Arusha or Moshi hotel
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Bottled water during the trip
- Lunch as specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Travel and medical insurance
Route Map
Your Route ยท Tanzania
- Start Materuni Village โ Chagga coffee farm & home-cooked lunch
- End Materuni Falls โ Guided waterfall hike
