Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour from Moshi: Half-Day Private

Waterfall hike and coffee roasting in one half-day, with a local guide who knows the Chagga culture

A half-day private tour from Moshi takes you to Materuni waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro region, where you walk through village farmland for 40–50 minutes to reach a 70–80 meter cascade, swim at the base, and then visit a local farm to learn traditional coffee brewing. Your guide is a local Chagga person who explains the farming, the culture and the landscape as you walk. Pickup from your accommodation and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

• Walk 40-50 minutes to waterfall
• See village life and farming
• View 70-80 meter waterfall
• Swim at the waterfall (optional)
• Enjoy views of Moshi and Kilimanjaro
• Walk back to Materuni village
• Visit local farm for coffee tour
• Learn coffee history and brewing

The experience

You get picked up from your Moshi hotel and driven to Materuni village, where the walk to the waterfall begins. The path takes 40–50 minutes and winds through the farmland where Chagga people grow coffee, bananas and other crops: your guide points out what they cultivate and why, turning the walk itself into a lesson in how the region works. The waterfall drops 70–80 meters and the pool below is deep enough to swim in, though the water runs cold year-round. On clear days you can see Moshi city spread below you, and if the clouds lift off Kilimanjaro, the mountain itself comes into view.

After the waterfall you walk back down to the village and stop at a local coffee farm. Here a farmer teaches you the history of coffee in the region and walks you through roasting and brewing a cup in the traditional way: the kind of hands-on detail most tours skip. Lunch is provided at the farm, along with water for the walk.

The whole outing runs 4 to 5 hours. Your guide speaks English or French, so the commentary and explanations come through clearly. The tour is private, which means the pace and the stops are yours alone, and children from age 1 are welcome.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Moshi accommodation.
• all park fees and taxes.
• lunch at the coffee farm.
• a bottle of water.
• a local English or French-speaking guide who explains the Chagga culture and farming as you walk.

Information

Lasts 4h–5h, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 70 per person, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tarry Adventures and Safaris

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or French, so the cultural commentary and explanations of the landscape come through without translation gaps: useful if this is your first time in the region and you want to understand what you are seeing. The private format means the pace is yours, and the walk itself is moderate, so families with children and travelers of any fitness level can join without strain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

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 long is the walk to Materuni waterfall?

The walk from Materuni village to the waterfall takes 40–50 minutes and follows a path through farmland where Chagga people grow coffee and other crops. Your guide explains the farming and the landscape as you go.

Can I swim in Materuni waterfall?

Yes, you can swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall. The water is cold year-round, so be prepared for that when you jump in.

What happens at the coffee farm?

At a local farm in Materuni village, a farmer teaches you the history of coffee in the region and shows you how to roast and brew a cup using the traditional Chagga method. You make your own cup to drink.

Is Kilimanjaro visible on this tour?

On clear days when clouds do not cover the mountain, you can see Kilimanjaro from the waterfall area and from the village. The view is not guaranteed, but the mountain is often visible in the morning.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation from your Moshi hotel, all fees and taxes, lunch at the coffee farm, and a bottle of water for the walk. Your guide is a local English or French speaker.