Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee making Cultural Tour | BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS LTD
Overview
Nestled on the mountain slopes of Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful coffee village of Materuni. Produce your own cup of coffee from tree to cup. Receive first hand secrets of what makes a good cup of coffee from the local Chagga people. Only a small hike from the village lay the homonymous 80m high Materuni waterfalls.
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 farms. On a clear day great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen. The hike to the base of the Waterfall can be demanding and hiking boots are recommended. As this trip is so close to Moshi town it is ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer.
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 farms. On a clear day great views of Kibo and Moshi town can be seen. The hike to the base of the Waterfall can be demanding and hiking boots are recommended. As this trip is so close to Moshi town it is ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private car, Wages for Guide
- Entry/Admission - Materuni Waterfalls
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Materuni Waterfalls, Kisambi Juu Materuni, Moshi Tanzania
Begin the day with a short drive up onto the slopes of Kilimanjaro, to the village of Materuni, approximately 1, 800 m above sea level. This lush rainforest region is known for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa. Start the day with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn about how the coffee is grown, harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee in the local Chagga way.Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, you will depart on a beautiful 45 minute hike through the hills and valleys en route to the waterfalls. Along the way your guide will teach you about local plants and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, as well as giving you more insight into the local Chagga culture. The waterfalls are hidden in a pristine valley with cliffs towering up to 200ft overhead. The water falls straight down in a curtain to land in a small pool where you can relax, take lunch and go for a swim in the chill mountain waters. After the falls hike you will return back to the car and return to Moshi. This is an experience you are sure to love, full of natural beauty, engaging education, and of course coffee.
Duration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Materuni Waterfalls, Kisambi Juu Materuni, Moshi Tanzania
Begin the day with a short drive up onto the slopes of Kilimanjaro, to the village of Materuni, approximately 1, 800 m above sea level. This lush rainforest region is known for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa. Start the day with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn about how the coffee is grown, harvested and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee in the local Chagga way.Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, you will depart on a beautiful 45 minute hike through the hills and valleys en route to the waterfalls. Along the way your guide will teach you about local plants and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, as well as giving you more insight into the local Chagga culture. The waterfalls are hidden in a pristine valley with cliffs towering up to 200ft overhead. The water falls straight down in a curtain to land in a small pool where you can relax, take lunch and go for a swim in the chill mountain waters. After the falls hike you will return back to the car and return to Moshi. This is an experience you are sure to love, full of natural beauty, engaging education, and of course coffee.
Duration: 6 hours
Time of tour
08:30 AM
Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Traveler pickup is offered
Our clients will meet a driver/guide at the airport holding up his/her full name, immediately after landing at the airport.
Traveler pickup is offered
Our clients will meet a driver/guide at the airport holding up his/her full name, immediately after landing at the airport.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Exclusions
- Flights
- Visas
- Tipping the guide
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
charlottesteve00
February 2021
Making the african coffee was basically the my need for this tour. I loved the way they make coffee plus the African lunch I shared with the Locals.
Making the african coffee was basically the my need for this tour. I loved the way they make coffee plus the African lunch I shared with the Locals.gardenpastor
February 2021
If you are interested with knowing how to make a local coffee this is a place to visit. Book your Materuni waterfall and coffee tour, Enjoy the African lunch at the waterfall.
If you are interested with knowing how to make a local coffee this is a place to visit. Book your Materuni waterfall and coffee tour, Enjoy the African lunch at the waterfall.winnbeen
January 2021
Materuni village feels like a resort with lush green vegetation and small traditionally made villas. The waterfalls are a short hike down from the village. It is high and actually one of the highest and beautiful in Tanzania. The water was warm that day. You can bring your swim suit when you want...
Materuni village feels like a resort with lush green vegetation and small traditionally made villas. The waterfalls are a short hike down from the village. It is high and actually one of the highest and beautiful in Tanzania. The water was warm that day. You can bring your swim suit when you want to be in this place and enjoy it better. After swimming we went to a small farm belonging to a local family. This was another colorful part of the trip. The guide was helpful to ensure we understand the whole process of brewing coffee. The farm owner was at this stage our teacher. We got to see and participate with music and drums. Coffee was made with incredible process from been green beans to been roasted coffee all in traditional local capacity with almost zero technology used.jenseentheobarrd
January 2021
The water falls was very fresh and cold. We surrounded by the forest and greenish everywhere it gave us the sense of been in the jungles of Africa. Everyone we came with was happy to enjoy coffee that was made from local farm. It was the end of dry season when we were there swimming was hard due ...
The water falls was very fresh and cold. We surrounded by the forest and greenish everywhere it gave us the sense of been in the jungles of Africa. Everyone we came with was happy to enjoy coffee that was made from local farm. It was the end of dry season when we were there swimming was hard due to water temperature but, the general experience was amazing giving us the best experience in Africa.hubarrahul
January 2021
I wanted to explore Moshi and this was a very great way to do it. I was able to see the Kilimanjaro. Our local guide from Burigi Chato Safaris recommended we do this activity after the hike from Kilimanjaro. I visited the water falls as the managing director organized the whole visit. I was with ...
I wanted to explore Moshi and this was a very great way to do it. I was able to see the Kilimanjaro. Our local guide from Burigi Chato Safaris recommended we do this activity after the hike from Kilimanjaro. I visited the water falls as the managing director organized the whole visit. I was with a very detailed guide who knew a lot about the village and the people there. This village is in a beautiful spot on the hill at the slopes of Kilimanjaro.travesluiz
December 2020
The guide met us at our hotel. We drove to the starting point by the office vehicle. Our transport was offered by the company at 40 usd which was worth it provided the distance. At the water falls we stopped to take photos. Then we ate a little bit of snack and food! After meals and a little bit ...
The guide met us at our hotel. We drove to the starting point by the office vehicle. Our transport was offered by the company at 40 usd which was worth it provided the distance. At the water falls we stopped to take photos. Then we ate a little bit of snack and food! After meals and a little bit of survey around the water falls we went to the coffee farm that belonged to a local villager. We were shown the process of making coffee from the tree to the cup. It fun and interesting because of the songs and dances that were presented by the hosting family.