Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Tour
A tour of Materuni Village and Waterfalls is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life. The walk to Materuni Waterfall offers a glimpse into Tanzania’s nature, allowing you to prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to Kilimanjaro or ease your muscles after the climb.
The tour starts with a walk to Materuni Waterfall. It is an opportunity to see how local fruits like avocados, mangos, lemons, and bananas grow and learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, and agricultural and cultural life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool, so swimsuits will be handy!
The tour will continue with a visit to the local village lying in the coffee plantations. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance along with the Chaga people as they grind, roast, and boil the beans. When the coffee is ready, the villagers will serve lunch—a national Chagga meal.
This very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal-clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level.
It traverses through valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana, and avocado “shambas,” the Kiswahili word for farms. On a clear day, great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen. The hike to the waterfall’s base can be demanding, so hiking boots are recommended. As this trip is so close to Moshi town, it is ideal for those with limited time but would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania offers.
Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania, sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with all the beauty worth visiting for a holiday, weekend outing, or vacation. While in the village, the scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetation welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and the cultural heritage of the Chagga people.
Your hike can include a cultural experience such as brewing banana beer or roasting coffee the traditional way.
Materuni Waterfall is a booming waterfall just 15 kilometers from Moshi Town. When combined with a coffee tour in the village, it makes for a perfect day trip before or after your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. With about eight kilometers of walking throughout the day and 300 meters of incline, this adventure is a great warm-up for the legs while immersing yourself in the local culture. The tour begins by observing the entire process of making a cup of coffee, from seed to mug. After a locally produced lunch, you head off to explore the massive Materuni Waterfall.
Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with full of all the beauty worth visiting for holidays, weekend outings, or vacations. While in the village, the scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village, which has fresh air from green vegetation, welcomes visitors to explore the land’s beauty and the Chagga people’s cultural heritage.
This very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal-clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level. It crosses valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana, and avocado “shambas,” the Kiswahili word for farms.
Activities at Materuni Water Falls And Kuringe Water Falls
- You pass through coffee and banana plantations.
- Chance of meeting a variety of primates, including Black and white Colobus monkeys.
- Explanation about local people/life and tradition of Chagga people
- Enjoying the nature of the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Explanation of different flowers
- Visit the waterfalls, get an explanation, and enjoy swimming if you like.
Hiking up to the boundary of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park 2400m - You will learn how to make local coffee and drink your own coffee
- You will learn how to make local beer if you like
- The best viewpoint for the snow peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro if not covered by cloud
Where is Materuni Water Falls
Materuni Water falls is actually known locally as Nambe Waterfall, which means ‘first-born’. It has this name as it is the first waterfall from Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes. However, for location purposes, this waterfall is known as Materuni, which is the name of the village in which it is located. Materuni Village is named after the Materu tribe, which is the majority in the village. That’s just a backstory on why the official name is not Materuni, but it is what you will see on Google Maps’ pin location below. Just 15 kilometers from Moshi, this waterfall is a great day trip for those near Mount Kilimanjaro.
