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Half-Day Private Tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Excursion
4.9
16 Ratings
Moshi
Embark on a half-day private tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee excursion with our locally owned tour operator. Experience the true Chagga culture, stunning mountain views, and the beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Embark on a half-day private tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee excursion with our locally owned tour operator. Experience the true Chagga culture, stunning mountain views, and the beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Materuni Waterfalls - Experience one of the tallest waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro region. Starting from Materuni village, enjoy a 40-50 minute walk to the waterfall, where you can observe the local village life, including their farming practices and reasons for cultivation. The waterfall itself measures between 70-80 meters in height. There is an…
- Materuni Waterfalls - Experience one of the tallest waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro region. Starting from Materuni village, enjoy a 40-50 minute walk to the waterfall, where you can observe the local village life, including their farming practices and reasons for cultivation. The waterfall itself measures between 70-80 meters in height. There is an opportunity to swim at the falls, though be prepared for the water to be quite chilly at times. Enjoy stunning views of Moshi city from above, and if fortunate, catch a glimpse of the magnificent Kilimanjaro. After visiting the waterfalls, return to the village to explore a local farm and participate in a coffee tour. Learn about the history of coffee and discover how to make your own cup using traditional methods.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
The tour operator is a locally owned business with exceptional expertise in regional activities. They are fully prepared to offer clients an outstanding experience in the area while maintaining competitive pricing. Tours are conducted by local guides, ensuring a rich cultural exchange and an authentic Chagga experience. The guide will accompany visitors…
The tour operator is a locally owned business with exceptional expertise in regional activities. They are fully prepared to offer clients an outstanding experience in the area while maintaining competitive pricing. Tours are conducted by local guides, ensuring a rich cultural exchange and an authentic Chagga experience. The guide will accompany visitors to the Materuni waterfalls, sharing insights into the fascinating Chagga culture. Visitors will learn about Chagga food farming, lifestyle, and popular leisure activities. Sightseeing highlights include Materuni village, the scenic mountain views of Moshi, and, on clear days, the majestic Kilimanjaro.
Location
Materuni Waterfalls
Kisambi Juu, Materuni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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T201jxvanessaw
Dec 23, 2025
An Authentic Experience Supporting Local Communities - We booked the tour spontaneously and very easily one day in advance at the Coffee Union Café.
The tour itself was great, the walk to the waterfall is beautiful, and our guide told us a lot about the local people living there as well as the plants in the area. The included lunch was very delicious!
The coffee tour was different from what we had expected, as we didn’t walk through a plantation but rather went through the production process. Still, it was amazing! We really enjoyed it, and we were even allowed to get hands-on ourselves.
The only thing we didn’t like quite as much were the sales attempts at the end, but that’s pretty normal for tours like this.
The best part about the tour is that part of the proceeds go directly to the local village community, so you’re also supporting a good cause.
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4lwebb
Oct 1, 2025
Waterfall & Coffee tour - Our guide John was the best! He took great pictures of the two of us and was very informative. Loved the waterfall experience and the magnitude of the waterfall. The coffee experience was top notch the villagers put on an amazing feast & show! Coffee was amazing loved the tour from beginning to end! Thanks for the great day!! I highly recommend taking this tour!
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Charlottebs2285bj
Jul 18, 2025
- This tour was wonderful; John was such a welcoming, kind, helpful guide and I was really able to enjoy my experience thanks to him. He would explain the local plants we went past, show me details of the village I might have missed as we went and generally just gave me the most brilliant opportunity to see the Materuni!
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N4026qvellent
Apr 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - It was a wonderful day and John is a super friendly guide! He told a lot and gave interesting insights into the culture and the area. Highly recommended😊
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C1868tmrachels
Nov 26, 2023
A Wonderful Day In Moshi! - The tour was amazing! My guide John was very kind, friendly and great to spend the day with! He was knowledgeable and shared a load of information about the waterfalls, plants, fruits and all kind of aspects of the jungle surrounding Materuni Waterfall. I really enjoyed the coffee tour, the experience of cultivating and creating my own coffee with the group was something I'll never forget! Go coffee Boys 😅 The lunch and food amazing, the waterfall was epic and due to the rains during this time of year, it was going off! I got to meet the owner of Tarry, Peter and spent some time speaking to both John and Peter after the tour. Both are very amazing individuals 👏
This is definitely a tour company I suggest people to book with! Their kindness, knowledge, hospitality and overall enjoyment of their work speaks volumes. THANK YOU for making my time in Moshi so memorable!
The have a great little shop called Mama Africa Gift shop too - check it out if you get the chance!
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Luis_l
Nov 12, 2023
Good coffee and beautiful nature - Friendly guide and hosts, plus great nature scenery. Tasty coffee and lunch and positive atmosphere.
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Bamby1402
Oct 31, 2023
An incredible day - Perfect organization by our host, the Materuni waterfall is incredible and the path to get there offers breathtaking panoramas.
The meeting with the coffee-producing family at lunch will remain memorable for their kindness, their sympathy and their smiles.
We recommend with your eyes closed.
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Cruiser46330490951
Jul 9, 2023
super day tour - Had super private day tour with experienced guide to Kikuletwa (Hotsprings) and Materuni (Waterfall and Coffee Introduction) at 80USD. Booking on site sufficient. For the hike to the waterfall, good shoes and a half-fit condition are advantageous. The path is very muddy, so it is better not to put on the slickest clothes.
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John_h
Apr 9, 2023
Amazing local tour - The waterfall and coffee presentation were so nice! Felt very authentic and I’ll remember them for a long time.
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Kobusv267
May 21, 2024
Great experience! - I booked the trip via the Union Cafe, as I found it in Lonely Planet (I'm travelling solo btw). The pictures here show basically exactly what you get. A hike through beautiful nature over a small clay path to the waterfall, after which you end up in the village. There, I got some small explanation about the coffee and we went through the entire process of going from a dried bean to a delicious cup of coffee. For me, this was the best part, with handling the mortar and pestle myself, accompanied by african singing. After, I got a big lunch (together with the local guys who I also had a nice chat with) and tasted some local banana beer. Of course, I also bought a bag if coffee for them. All in all, a great recommendation!
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