Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour: Scenic Hike at the Foot of Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on a scenic hike at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro to Materuni Waterfall, one of the tallest in the area. Experience the beauty of the village, enjoy a cultural experience, and explore the Chagga people’s heritage.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Materuni Waterfalls - Materuni water falls. 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. Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water included
  • Lunch provided
  • Expert private guide
  • Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Trikke use
Additional Information

Standing as one of the highest in the region, the Materuni waterfall majestically sprays pure glacier water from its 70m height into its basin. The scenic trail to the waterfall is situated 2500m above sea level. Nestled at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Northern Tanzania, the Materuni village is a remarkable place filled with enchanting allure,…

Location
Materuni Waterfalls
Kisambi Juu, Materuni
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kaytlinh494
Aug 4, 2022
Absolutely Amazing Experience!!! - This was an amazing experience!!! We absolutely loved it!! We went in July on a slightly rainy day, and we were slipping and sliding the whole way down. By the time we got to the waterfall we were covered in mud and all had huge smiles on our faces. The guide, Enis, was really helpful. He walked alongside our more timid family members and held their hands the entire way to and from the waterfall. The Materuni waterfalls are absolutely beautiful. The waters were too strong when we were there, so we were not able to swim. However, the most coming off the falls got is wet enough. We were able to get close enough to play a little in the shallow end. On the way back to the village, we met some young children who were selling fresh bananas, passion fruit, avocados and showing off their Chameleons. The coffee portion of the trip is also really cool. You get to sit down for a traditional Chaga lunch with beef stew, rice, banana stew, and beans. Then we got to shell roast and grind our own cup of coffee. The people at the house we ate at were very kind and friendly, and they had beautiful handmade souvenirs to buy including, banana leaf postcards, paintings, coffee bags, bracelets, and other crafts. The money goes directly to the artists and families, but they are not at all pushy. If you are interested in buying souvenirs, do not forget to bring some cash. This trip was one of our favorites in Tanzania. It has a little of everything, adventure, hiking, culture, and the opportunity to interact with really great people. Elieth is an amazing tour operator. Enis is an outstanding guide, and the people you will meet along the way are incredibly open and friendly. They always extended a warm greeting and made the tour even more special. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is able bodied enough to make it through the slippery and sometimes steep climb. If you want an easier hike, try going in the dry season or when it has not rained in a few days. You will love it!!!
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Dobrinv2019
Jun 12, 2022
Great tour and personal approach, definitely recommend - We loved the Materuni waterfall and coffee tour organised by the Africa Bucket List team. Our guides Yassini and Bariki (hope I spell their names correctly) were very engaged with providing us with the best experience tailored to our needs and preferences. Yassini took us to the waterfall through some mind-blowing sceneries and introduced us to the process of coffee making by the local village people in a very insightful and nice manner. The whole tour took around 5 hours and included a very tasty lunch prepared by the local Chagga people. It was amazing.
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Emlur26
Dec 7, 2020
WONDERFUL DAY TRIP WITH AMAZING TOURGUIDES - We had the BEST day trip with Elieth and Markass!!!!! We had such an amazing time! Our tour guides were super friendly, smart, funny, interesting, and answered all of our questions. We truly connected and got to know them on a personal level, and discuss everything from politics in our country and Tanzania to Tanzanian history and culture to music in Tanzania. We really had such a wonderful day. We wish we had done all of our tours with these guys! Highly recommend for a fun and personal connection!
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K2703vtcristinab
Mar 7, 2020
A fun trip in the village and the falls - Eliath arranged a local guide for the coffee tour and the hike to the water fall. The coffee tour was fun and full of positive energy as the locals sang while we processed the coffee beans. Then another guide took me to the Materuni waterfall, showing the different plants that grow there. We also stopped to taste locally brewed banana beer and (bottled) banana wine at a local bar. The beer was delicious! At the end of the trip, I had a tasty lunch in the home of one of the villagers. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Jaktodaleko
Aug 7, 2019
Travel across Africa from the north to the south - Elioth is a very good and friendly young man. It was good time and travel with him. 5/5! Thomas from Poland. :)
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).