Materuni Waterfall E-Bike Day Trip from Moshi: Includes coffee tour

Ride through village life to swim at a towering waterfall

An e-bike day trip from Moshi that covers 30km of dirt roads and village paths to Materuni Waterfall on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You ride through Chagga farming communities, see everyday life and coffee plantations, stop in Materuni village for lunch, then walk one kilometer to the waterfall where you swim and rest before a downhill ride back. The guide speaks English, and the bike, helmet and village fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike trip to Materuni Waterfalls

• Start at One Bike Shop, Moshi city center
• Ride through Moshi vibrant streets
• Pass dirt road and visit Chagga village
• Observe farming, food preparation, and school
• See coffee, banana, and corn plantations
• Optional coffee making process tour
• Arrive at Materuni village for local food and rest
• Walk 1 km to Materuni Waterfalls
• Swim and relax at the waterfalls
• Bike downhill back enjoying Kilimanjaro views

The experience

The ride starts at One Bike Shop in Moshi's city center and climbs through the city's streets onto dirt roads that cut through Chagga territory. You pass working farms (banana and coffee plantations, people preparing food outside, children walking to school), and stop to see how coffee is made if you choose. The terrain is steep and rough, which is why the operator rates this as a challenging ride. It demands at least moderate fitness, but the e-bike motor handles much of the climbing so you're not fighting the hill alone. The Chagga people who farm these slopes have a reputation for hospitality, and that shapes the whole morning: you're moving through their land at a pace that lets you see how they live.

Materuni village sits at the base of the climb. You eat lunch there (local food, not a packed meal), and rest before the one-kilometer walk to the waterfall itself. At 150 meters high and fed by streams that run year-round off Kilimanjaro, Materuni is deep enough to swim in. Most riders spend the afternoon here, cooling off and sitting in the spray. The ride back is downhill the whole way, which means speed and less effort, though the operator warns you to hold tight and watch the view of the mountain as it opens up behind you.

The full day runs five to seven hours depending on pace and how long you linger at the waterfall. You need your own helmet or can use the one provided. The operator asks you to ride single file and skip the headphones. Public transport runs near the start point if you're not staying in central Moshi, and children from age eight can join.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet.
• lunch in Materuni village and packed lunch with bottled mineral water.
• English-speaking guide.
• village fees and coffee-making tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (25 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 75 years) · Youth (14 to 24 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

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 34 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by One Bike Tanzania

Is this one for you?You ride the bike yourself on a shared tour with an English-speaking guide, so this suits anyone who wants to pedal through village life at their own pace rather than watch from a vehicle. The e-bike motor means you don't need to be a strong climber, but the steep terrain and five-to-seven-hour day demand moderate fitness and comfort on rough ground.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 24 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

How steep is the ride to Materuni Waterfall?

The road is steep and rough, rated as a challenging ride that requires at least moderate physical fitness. The e-bike motor assists on the climbs, but you're still pedaling uphill for much of the journey to the village. The return is downhill, which is easier on the legs.

What do you actually do at Materuni Waterfall?

Materuni Waterfall stands 150 meters high and is deep enough to swim in. After the one-kilometer walk from the village, you can swim, refresh in the spray and spend the afternoon there before the downhill ride back to Moshi.

What is the coffee tour part of the trip?

On the ride through the Chagga plantations, you can stop to see how coffee is made as part of the day. It's an optional add-in to the main route, so you choose whether to include it or keep riding.

What's included in the price?

The e-bike and helmet, lunch in Materuni village, bottled mineral water, village fees, an English-speaking guide, and the coffee tour are all included. Tips to the guide are separate.