Overview
Materuni sits in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, where the mountain's rainfall feeds a waterfall dropping around 90 metres into a pool cold enough to genuinely wake you up after the hike in.
The village is also one of the region's coffee-growing communities, and the day typically includes a proper walk-through of how Chagga farmers grow, roast and grind coffee by hand — worth doing even if you don't usually drink much coffee.
Contact us to book this day trip, which pairs well with an Arusha-area itinerary or a rest day before a Kilimanjaro climb.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (1 days)
MATERUNI WATERFALLS EXCURSION
Materuni is the home of the Chagga tribe and is still an authentic tribal village. This charming place is just 15km away from Moshi Town and is the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park.
You will be picked up in Moshi in the morning, by our English-speaking guide, who will drive you to Materuni Village. Upon arrival, you will register at the village office and your trip can begin.
First, you will visit the waterfalls, which are around a 40-minute walk away. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga, and village life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck, you will see the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Materuni Waterfall and ends in Materuni Waterfall.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.