Materuni Waterfalls Day Trip

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Standing 150m high and nestled in the lush green forests on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a Materuni waterfalls tour is an ideal getaway for those strapped for time.

DURATION

1 Day

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

1-90 People

PRICE

Trip Overview

Standing 150m high and nestled in the lush green forests on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a Materuni waterfalls tour is an ideal getaway for those strapped for time. The waterfalls are located 30 minutes from Moshi town. This tour is accompanied by a visit to the Materuni village as well as a coffee tour. 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 much visiting for holiday, week-end outing or vacation. While in the village, scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetations welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and cultural heritage of the Chagga people.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Materuni Village

Start your mini-adventure with the fascinating drive from Moshi to the village of Moshi (30 minutes drive), approximately 1800m above sea level. This territory has the perfect mixture of climate and soil to produce some of the best coffee in Africa. While at the village, you will get to explore the lives of the Chagga people and do coffee tours to see how the locals grow, harvest, roast, grind, and make a cup of coffee. Normally, we ask our clients to try roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee the Chagga way.

After a delightful coffee tour, you will head to the Materuni waterfalls, passing through coffee and banana plantations. Along the way, your guide will teach you about local plants and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, and how they make local brew, as well as giving you more insight into the local Chagga culture. You will have your packed lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at the waterfalls.

The mountain waters fall straight down in a shimmering curtain to splash in the rippling pool where you can float, take a swim, and chill out – literally, as these are pure mountain waters and not yet heated by the sun. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha

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INCLUDED

Park fees
All Taxes/VAT
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Meals (As specified in the itinerary)
Drinks (As specified in the itinerary)

NOT INCLUDED

International flights
Tips from the safari driver/guide and chief
Personal items
Travel insurance, visa fees
All things of a personal nature

Why the Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour is a Must-Book Experience

Looking for the perfect day trip from Moshi or Arusha? The Materuni Village tour at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro is a must-book experience.

This tour perfectly combines an authentic Chagga cultural exchange—where you sing, dance, and brew organic coffee from scratch—with a scenic rainforest hike through local plantations. Your destination is the majestic 80-meter Materuni Waterfall, ideal for a refreshing swim in pristine glacier waters. It’s the ultimate adventure before or after a Kili climb, and booking with Josmac Tours & Arts directly supports local community eco-tourism.

Best Time to Visit Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour

The beauty of Materuni Village is that it is a year-round destination, but depending on your travel style, here is the seasonal blueprint for 2026/2027:

June to October (The Peak Dry Season): This is the absolute best time for easier hiking. The trails are dry, the skies are crystal clear—frequently revealing jaw-dropping views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro summit—and the mountain water pool is perfectly crisp for a refreshing swim after the hike.
December to March (The Green & Scenic Season): If you love photography, this period offers stunning, vibrant green landscapes. The rainforests are lush, the plantations are thriving, and the waterfall is roaring with maximum volume due to the light rains.
April to May (The Low Season): For travelers looking to escape the crowds, the rainy season turns the waterfall into a powerful, dramatic sight. Just ensure you pack sturdy hiking boots, as the tropical trails can get quite muddy and adventurous!

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