Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour from Moshi: Hike & Plantation

Hike to a towering waterfall, then learn how Arabica coffee grows on the slopes of Kilimanjaro

A half-day tour from Moshi takes you by tuk-tuk or car to Materuni village, the last settlement before Mt. Kilimanjaro's national parks, where you tour a coffee plantation, pound and roast beans, hike 45 minutes to Materuni Waterfall (with an optional swim), and return for a traditional Chagga lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the whole day. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, lunch and freshly ground coffee are included. The terrain to the waterfall is muddy, so wear sturdy shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Tour

• Pick up from Moshi hotel
• Take Tuk Tuk to Materuni Village
• Tour coffee and banana plantations
• Learn coffee making process
• Hike to Materuni Waterfall
• Enjoy waterfall scenery and swim option
• Have locally made Chagga lunch
• Option to try banana beer
• Return to Moshi by Tuk Tuk
• Drop off at preferred location

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Moshi and a tuk-tuk or car ride up to Materuni village. Once there, you walk through a local coffee plantation and learn how Arabica coffee is grown, harvested and processed on these Kilimanjaro slopes. You'll pound the beans to remove their shells, roast them over a fire, grind them by hand, and brew a cup of coffee you've made yourself, then drink it while standing in the plantation.

After coffee, the guide leads a 45-minute hike to Materuni Waterfall, Mt. Kilimanjaro's largest at 90 meters tall. The path is muddy and uneven, so the shoes you wear matter. The waterfall sits at the end of a forested trail, and you have the option to swim in the pool below it before heading back down to the village.

Back in Materuni, a locally prepared Chagga lunch waits for you: the traditional meal of the people who live on Kilimanjaro's slopes. You can also try freshly brewed banana beer if you want to (that's an extra cost). The tuk-tuk or car then returns you to Moshi and drops you wherever you're staying. The whole day runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Moshi.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• coffee plantation tour with hands-on roasting and grinding.
• entry fees to the plantation and waterfall.
• freshly ground and locally produced coffee.
• 45-minute guided hike to Materuni Waterfall.
• locally prepared Chagga lunch.
• return transport to Moshi.

Options for this experience

4 options

Materuni by your own transportGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Self transport: make your own way to Materuni Village, where I will meet you. Search Google Maps for Migombani Coffee Experience. Includes pickup

Motorcycle to MateruniGuide in English · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 12:00Motorcycle, includes pickup

Materuni by Tuk TukGuide in English · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 12:00Tuk tuk, pickup is included

Car to MateruniGuide in English · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 12:00Private vehicle to Materuni Village, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Child (under 14)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Boni

Is this one for you?Pick the tuk-tuk or car option if you need hotel pickup from Moshi. The muddy trail and 45-minute hike require comfort on uneven, wet terrain.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 14).

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 muddy does the trail to Materuni Waterfall get?

The terrain is quite muddy, especially after rain, so sturdy hiking shoes or boots with good grip are essential. The guide will warn you about slippery sections, and the 45-minute hike moves at a steady pace with time to stop and take in the scenery.

What exactly do you do at the coffee plantation?

You tour the plantation to see how Arabica coffee grows on the Kilimanjaro slopes, then participate in the full process: pound the dried beans to remove their shells, roast them over a fire, grind them by hand, and brew a fresh cup that you drink on the spot.

Can you swim at Materuni Waterfall?

Yes, swimming in the pool at the base of the 90-meter waterfall is optional. Bring a swimsuit if you want to take a dip. The water is refreshing and the waterfall creates a natural pool deep enough for it.

What transport options are available to get to Materuni village?

You can choose tuk-tuk, car, motorcycle, or self-transport at checkout. Hotel pickup in Moshi is included with the tuk-tuk and car options, and the guide meets you at Materuni village if you arrange your own transport.

Is the Chagga lunch included in the price?

Yes, a locally prepared Chagga lunch is included. Freshly brewed banana beer is available but costs extra and is not part of the standard tour price.

How long is the entire tour?

The tour runs about five hours total, including hotel pickup in Moshi, the tuk-tuk or car ride to Materuni, the coffee plantation tour, the 45-minute waterfall hike, lunch, and the return drive to Moshi.