Kilimanjaro Foothills Walking Tour: Waterfall & Coffee

Hike to waterfalls while learning how coffee grows on Kilimanjaro's slopes

A six-hour guided walking tour through the foothills of Kilimanjaro combines a hike to a waterfall with a coffee farm tour and lunch in Moshi town. You walk through a small village, learn about Tanzanian coffee farming history, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. A live English-speaking guide leads the route. Private transportation and lunch are included. Children from age 16 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and coffee tour near Kilimanjaro

• Hike through Kilimanjaro foothills
• Visit majestic waterfalls
• Pass small village
• Travel through Moshi town for lunch
• Enjoy coffee tour on Tanzanian coffee history

The experience

The route starts with a scenic drive into Kilimanjaro's lower slopes, then you hike through the foothills toward the waterfall. The walk passes through a small village where you see how people live on the mountain's edge, then continues into Moshi town for lunch. The waterfall itself is the centerpiece of the morning hike: a majestic drop that rewards the walk up.

After lunch, you move into the coffee tour portion of the day. A guide walks you through a working coffee farm and explains the history of coffee farming in this region of Tanzania. You learn how the crop grows, how it's harvested, and why Kilimanjaro's altitude and volcanic soil make it suited to coffee. The tour wraps up with the drive back, giving you time to rest in the air-conditioned vehicle after the morning's hiking.

The whole day runs six hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide speaks English and leads the entire route. Transportation is private, so you travel in your own vehicle rather than joining a larger group, and lunch is included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your location.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full six hours.
• lunch in Moshi town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Siret Trip

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle and guide for the day. You'll move at your own pace between stops rather than syncing with a group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Under 16: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the waterfall like on this Kilimanjaro foothills walk?

The waterfall is described as majestic and is the main landmark of the morning hike through the foothills. You reach it after walking through the village and lower slopes of the mountain.

Does the tour include a meal?

Yes, lunch is included and takes place in Moshi town during the tour.

Is this tour suitable for someone who has never hiked before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers, so consider your own health before booking.