Materuni Waterfall Day Hike: Trek & Coffee Roasting near Moshi

Trek to the falls, then roast coffee beans you picked yourself

This 10-hour day hike from Moshi takes you to Materuni waterfall in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, where a Chagga guide leads a brief but steep trek to the cascade, then walks you through a working coffee plantation where you harvest, roast and brew your own cup. The tour includes pickup from your hotel, entry to the falls, traditional Chagga food after the hike, and a stop at Chemka Hotsprings for swimming. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni waterfall and coffee tour

• Breakfast at accommodation
• Travel to Materuni village
• Trek to Materuni waterfalls
• Enjoy waterfall scenery
• Visit coffee plantation
• Learn coffee cultivation and processing
• Roast and prepare local coffee

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Materuni village, where the actual walking begins. The trek to the waterfall is short but steep. Your guide will set the pace, and the path leads through forest to where water drops into a pool you can swim in. After cooling off, you walk to a nearby coffee plantation where the guide shows you how Chagga farmers grow, harvest and process coffee by hand. You'll roast green beans over a fire, grind them, and brew a pot to drink on the spot, tasting the difference between what you made and what the plantation sells.

Once you've finished at the plantation, you'll eat a traditional Chagga meal (cooked food, not a packed lunch), before heading to Chemka, also called Kikuletwa Hotsprings. This is a natural hot spring with a deep pool where you can swim for as long as you want before the drive back to Moshi. The whole day runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Moshi hotel.
• entry to Materuni waterfall and the coffee plantation.
• roasting and brewing your own coffee.
• traditional Chagga meal after the trek.
• entry to Chemka Hotsprings for swimming.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up toStart time

AgesUp to age 81

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 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by kilipath African Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and driver rather than joining a group, which means the pace and stops fit your interests and energy level throughout the 10 hours. Choose it if you want to do the coffee roasting yourself rather than just watch, and if you prefer a full day of walking and swimming over a quicker stop-and-go itinerary.

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Top questions

How steep is the trek to Materuni waterfall?

The trek is brief but demanding, climbing uphill through forest to reach the cascade. It is suitable for all fitness levels, though the incline is the main physical challenge of the day.

Do I roast and drink the coffee I make at the plantation?

Yes. You roast green coffee beans over a fire, grind them by hand, and brew a pot to drink right there at the plantation, so you taste what you've made before moving on.

What is Chemka Hotsprings like?

Chemka, or Kikuletwa Hotsprings, is a natural hot spring with a deep swimming pool fed by warm water. You have time to swim and float as long as you want before the return drive to Moshi.

Is the tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with your guide and driver for the full 10 hours.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup, private transport, entry to Materuni waterfall, the coffee plantation visit, roasting and brewing your own coffee, traditional Chagga food after the hike, and entry to Chemka Hotsprings are all included. Tips and personal items are separate.