MATERUNI WATERFALL & COFFEE TOUR
Materuni is home to the Chagga people and is still an authentic tribal village. This charming village is just 13km away from Moshi Town and boarders Kilimanjaro National Park.
We will meet you at an agreed upon time at Materuni Village Office. First you will visit Materuni waterfall, which is around a 40-minute walk. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga people, village life, and explain the surrounding flora and fauna. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfall, you will see that it is more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swim wear!
Next the coffee tour awaits you.
Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances!
It is a fun and unique way to immerse yourself in the local culture! Before you say goodbye, you can savour the coffee you made while appreciating the views of the surrounding montane rainforest.
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour Price (per person)
1. One Traveler: $80
2. Two-Person Group: $60 per person
3. Three-Person Group: $50 per person
4. Four-Person Group: $45 per person
5. Five - Person Group: $40 per person
6. Eleven or More - Person Group: $35 per person
Items Included are
- Guided Waterfall Hike
- Village Entry / Development Fee
- Professional English-Speaking Village Guide
- Coffee Tour
- Chagga Picnic Hot Lunch
- Chagga Traditional Dance
- Local Banana Beer Testing
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Private transport go and return
Kindly note - payment will be cash during the date of the tour and can be in USD or in Tanzanian shillings.
BODABODA EXPERIENCE TO MATERUNI VILLAGE
Meet our BODABODA | MOTORBIKE driver at 09:00am at Hotel Iin Moshi, and then drive to Materuni village for Materuni waterfall hike | Coffee tour and picnic Hot lunch. The program look the same as the above but here you will use motorbike.
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour with Bodaboda (Price per person)
1. One Traveler: $55
2. Two-Person Group: $45 per person
3. Three-Person Group: $40 per person
4. Four-Person Group: $40 per person
5. Five - Person Group: $40 per person
6. Eleven or More - Person Group: $35 per person
Items Included are
Guided Waterfall Hike | Village Entry | Professional English-Speaking Village Guide | Coffee Tour | Chagga Picnic Hot Lunch | Chagga Traditional Dance | Local Banana Beer Testing | Bottled Drinking Water | BODABODA (MOTORBIKE) transport go and return
Kindly note - payment will be cash during the date of the tour and can be in USD or in Tanzanian shillings.
Please fee free to contact us and we will send you a personalized itinerary.
COOKING CLASS AS AN ADD ON SERVICES
AT MATERUNI VILLAGE
Cooking Tanzanian Food - Learn how to cook traditional Tanzanian dishes
As an add on service to any tour at Materuni village, we offer a traditional Chagga cooking class.This cooking class is relaxed - Hakuna Matata! Not only will you get to enjoy and taste the local cuisine, but you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the lifestyles of many villagers in Materuni in a hands-on way. Accompanied by our village mamas you will go to the farm to source your fresh ingredients, cook dishes by following step by step recipes, and enjoy a lesson on how to serve these traditional dishes.
In our cooking class, you will learn how to cook traditional Chagga food, including Machalari (banana foods), kiburu, kitawa, pilau, ngande, and kitalolo. You will also get the opportunity to make Ugali. Ugali is Tanzania's most known dish, made with cassava flour, cornmeal, and millet or sorghum meal. Ugali is served with meat or fish stew, vegetables, or some beans.
All our customers will be given the recipes to bring home so you can share them with loved ones. Our guides will be there throughout the cooking class to assist and answer any questions you may have. Come and join us for an unforgettable and fun cooking experience!
Prices Per Person is $25
Please be aware that any wheat, corn, or nut allergies/sensitivities may prevent you from participating in this experience. Feel free to let us in advance and we will adjust based on your wishes. Transportation depends on the combination of tours.
KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE TO SHIRA PLATEAU
Meet your English Speaking guide at your Hotel in Moshi or Arusha then drive to your destination of West part of Kilimanjaro, the journey it takes you through a forestreserve, where you can look out for blue monkeys and Colobus Monkeys in the trees. Your hike through the beautifully rugged landscape of Shira Plateau starts at 3,500 m above sea level. Get out of the car, lace up your shoes and take in the sounds, smells, and colors of Tanzania’s stunning wilderness. Along different trails, you can enjoy views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak, and its northern glaciers, when the weather permits.
The vast plains of neighboring Amboseli National Park in Kenya and the deep gorge of the Simba River contrast the views of the world’s highest free-standing mountain. When you reach the northern rim of Shira Crater, take a quick stop at different observation points and see the volcanic cones dotting the landscape below. Hike at your own pace and enjoy a picnic lunch under the pen sky along the way. It’s a moderate hike and you don’t need to be an athlete to be able to enjoy it. However, at 3,500m the air is thinner, so pace your step, enjoy the untouched landscapes and the presence of the mighty Kilimanjaro.
After 3 to 4 hours up / 2 to 3 hours down - total time 5 to 8 hours, if your legs get tired – we take you back to Kilimanjaro Airport having some good memories of the tour
Price per person is 300 USD when a group of 2 adults travel together
All prices are based on USD and include: English speaking guide, transportation from/to Moshi, all national park fees, lunch box, bottled water, all mentioned activities according to the itinerary.
You may pay for this tour in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on the date of the tour in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD = 2300 TZS (subject to change).
KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE TO MANDARA HUT AND MAUNDI CRATER
You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Moshi and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate, 1860m). The drive will take approximately 1 hour. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense Kilimanjaro rainforest.
Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. You will also meet mountain climbers descending from the top, and perhaps some of them will tell you of their experiences and you can start to dream about a climb of your own!
After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2700m), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Your guide will then take you on a short hike (15 minutes walking distance) to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate (2-3 hours walking distance), where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey you can enjoy the sunset and the day‘s memories.
Altitude gain: 1860m to 2700m
Distance (one way): 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down (Total time 5-7 hours)
Habitat: Mountain Forest
Price per person is 250 USD when a group of 2 adults travel together
All prices are based on USD and include: English speaking guide, transportation from/to Moshi, all national park fees, lunch box, bottled water, all mentioned activities according to the itinerary.
You may pay for this tour in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on the date of the tour in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD=2300 TZS (subject to change).
KIKULETWA HOT SPRINGS
We will pick you up in the morning. The ride to the hot springs takes about an hour and leads partly over bumpy slopes. First we go past sugar cane plantations, then we come to the African scrubland. Dried river beds, baobab and acacia trees accompany us on our way.
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax. The small pond is surrounded by palm and fig trees with winding roots. In the morning, Blue Monkeys can often be observed in the trees, whilst the crystal clear, turquoise water invites you to a refreshing bath. Although they are called hot springs, the water in Kikuletwa is not truly ‘hot’ but refreshing, as the water source is fed by Kilimanjaro itself.
Enjoy a wonderful day in just the way you want, sun dozing, chatting with the locals at the small bar, or swimming – you determine the course of this day. At noon we will have a picnic lunch, and in the late afternoon we return, fully relaxed, to Moshi.
Included Services
All prices are based on USD and include: English speaking driver, entry fees for the hot springs, private transport from/to Moshi, picnic lunch, bottled water.
You may pay for this tour in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on the date of the tour in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD=2300 TZS (subject to change).
