Materuni Village Tour: Coffee farms and waterfall swim near Moshi

Coffee farms give way to a waterfall pool where swimming is your choice.

A village tour from Moshi to Materuni combines a coffee farm visit with a trek to Materuni waterfall, where you swim in the natural pool or simply watch the water fall. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. Private transportation and lunch are included. Children from age 10 are welcome, and the day suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Materuni Village and Waterfalls

• Drive 1.5 hours to Materuni village
• Visit coffee farms and learn traditional coffee making
• Meet locals and enjoy a cup of coffee
• Trek to Materuni waterfalls with guide
• Swim or admire the waterfall
• Enjoy a picnic lunch

The experience

The drive from Moshi takes about an hour and a half to reach Materuni, a village 15 kilometers away on the slopes below Kilimanjaro. Once you arrive, your guide takes you to the coffee farms where you learn how locals grow and prepare coffee the traditional way, not a demonstration, but a working farm where you handle the beans and get your own cup. You'll talk with the farmers about their daily work and the Chagga culture that shapes life in this area.

After the coffee farms, a short trek leads to Materuni waterfall. The water splashes into a natural pool at the base, and you decide whether to swim or stay dry and watch from the rocks. Your guide continues sharing stories about the Chagga people and their connection to the land as you walk. Lunch, a tasty picnic meal, comes before or after the swim, depending on what you prefer.

The tour runs with a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language. Private transportation means no shared van or fixed schedule. You move at your own pace. If you're interested, your guide can arrange a direct donation to children in the village, with first-hand delivery to the families they support.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Moshi to Materuni and back.
• a live guide in your choice of five languages.
• coffee farm visit with traditional preparation and a cup of coffee.
• the trek to Materuni waterfall.
• lunch before or after your swim.

Options for this experience

2 options

Materuni Village Tour | Materuni waterfalls | Materuni coffee tourGuide in 5 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Pickup is included

Materuni Bike TourGuide in 5 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Materuni bike tour: the best-kept secret of Kilimanjaro. Cool off in the water after a thrilling ride, then enjoy the descent back to the base. Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 6m–8m, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 91 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and ItalianOther languages ›

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 5 pickup points.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 75 years) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kilimanjaro Climbing & Big 5 Tanzania Safaris Operator

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see how coffee grows and is made on an actual farm rather than in a café, and if a natural waterfall pool appeals to you more than a crowded tourist site. The private transport and guide mean the day moves at your pace, and children from 10 onward can join without the fitness demands of a longer mountain trek.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 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.

How far is Materuni village from Moshi, and how long does the drive take?

Materuni village sits 15 kilometers from Moshi, and the drive takes about an hour and a half to reach the coffee farms and the start of the trek.

What exactly do you do at the coffee farms?

You visit working coffee farms where locals grow and prepare coffee using traditional methods. You handle the beans, learn the process, and drink your own cup while talking with the farmers about their work.

Can you swim at Materuni waterfall, or is it just for looking?

Materuni waterfall drops into a natural pool where you can swim if you want to. Swimming is optional, and you can choose to stay on the rocks and watch instead.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Private transportation from Moshi and lunch are included. You'll need swimwear if you plan to swim, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though comfortable walking shoes help on the trek to the waterfall.