3 Days Materuni Village Experience
Overview
Escape into the lush green highlands at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and discover the authentic beauty of Materuni Village on this immersive 3-day journey. This experience blends scenic adventure with deep cultural connection, offering you the chance to explore one of Tanzania’s most charming villages while engaging with the traditions of the Chagga people.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with warm local hospitality and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of coffee and banana plantations. Enjoy a guided hike to the stunning Materuni Waterfall, where a refreshing natural setting and panoramic views create the perfect introduction to village life. Dive into the famous Materuni Coffee Tour, learning the traditional process from bean to cup while actively participating in roasting, grinding, and tasting fresh organic coffee.
Your journey continues with a full cultural immersion, including village walks, visits to local homes, schools, and churches, and meaningful interactions with community members. Experience everyday life in Materuni through storytelling, farming practices, cooking traditions, and even the preparation of local banana beer, offering a unique glimpse into Chagga heritage.
With comfortable stays at Materuni Homes, delicious home-cooked meals, and a peaceful atmosphere throughout, this 3-day experience allows you to slow down, connect, and truly appreciate the rhythm of village life. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and enriching cultural escape, this tour leaves you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s people, landscapes, and traditions.
Group Pricing
Explore Tanzania with friends and save! Our group discounts offer price reductions based on group size, so the more, the merrier. Contact us for details and to customize your tour!
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | US $ 380 |
| 2 People | US $ 260 |
| 3 People | US $ 250 |
| 4 People | US $ 230 |
| 5 People and more | US $ 215 |
Tour Plan
Upon arrival in Materuni Village, you will be warmly welcomed by our local team and transferred to Materuni Homes for check-in. After settling in, begin your experience with a guided walk through the lush village landscape to the beautiful Materuni Waterfall, where you will enjoy the scenery, fresh mountain air, and an opportunity for photos.
After the waterfall visit, continue with the famous Materuni Coffee Tour, where you will learn the traditional Chagga coffee-making process from bean to cup, with a chance to roast, grind, and taste your own fresh organic coffee.
A delicious hot local lunch will be served during the day. In the evening, return to Materuni Homes for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a full cultural exploration of Materuni Village. The day includes a guided village walk with visits to: The local primary school to interact with school children. Local churches and their history within the Chagga community, Traditional local bars to experience the social side of village life, A demonstration of how local banana beer is traditionally prepared. Visits to local family homes for an authentic insight into daily Chagga lifestyle, cooking, farming, and traditions. This day offers a wonderful chance to connect deeply with the local people and understand the rich culture of Materuni. Later in the afternoon, return to Materuni Homes for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with beautiful views of the village and Mount Kilimanjaro surroundings. Depending on your onward travel plans, you may enjoy some free time before departure and transfer back to Moshi / next destination. This marks the end of your memorable 3-day Materuni cultural and nature experience.
Meals included: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
- Guided Waterfall Hike
- Professional English-speaking village guide
- Private transport from/to Moshi
- Chagga hot lunch
- Coffee tour
- Chagga traditional dance
- Local Banana Beer Testing
- Bottled drinking water
- Entry fees for both the village and the waterfall.
- Additional Services/Activities
- Insurance
- Personal Expenditure
- Flights Tickets
- Accommodations
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Thom G20 October 2026Verified
Fun activity Godlisten was a very helpful and nice guide, we had a nice walk and a good lunch and coffee afterwards.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Kerstin H16 October 2026Verified
Great excursion to the waterfall with a coffee tour Very nice hike with our guide William to the waterfall at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. He told us a lot about the plants, animals, and Materuni. Afterwards, we were allowed to learn how coffee is made from raw coffee beans. Freshly brewed, really very delicious! A warm meal rounded off the beautiful day. We can highly recommend this excursion.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Tom D15 October 2026Verified
Super tourist Great to do. First a nice walk around the area. And slowly you hear the waterfall and when you are there it gives you a beautiful view of the waterfall. Walking back, you come to the coffee plantation and first get a super lunch. After lunch, everything is told about the beans and what you need to make coffee. After the explanation, you will grind beans the old-fashioned way. And it was sung. After grinding, the coffee is brewed and deliciously drunk.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Laura28 September 2026Verified
Amazing Materuni ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A highly recommended experience! We hiked to Materuni Waterfalls, had a big and tasty lunch at the village, and then visited the coffee plantations and enjoyed the traditional coffee ceremony, taking part in the whole process. We had such a great time! A special mention to our guide, Colman Alexander, who was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. He is also a botanist, so along the way he taught us lots of interesting things about the local plants, wildlife and culture, which made the experience even more special. We’d also like to thank our driver, who was very kind and attentive throughout the day and made all our transfers comfortable and enjoyable. We 100% recommend Colman Alexander and this whole experience. Definitely worth it if you’re visiting the Kilimanjaro area! 🌿🏔️☕️Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Georg Hofer26 September 2026Verified
Great waterfall hike and coffee experience with Silvester We had a wonderful day at Materuni, thanks largely to our guide Silvester. He led us to the waterfalls with great knowledge and answered all our questions, yet was never intrusive, giving us time to enjoy the scenery at our own pace. The coffee experience afterwards was a lovely highlight too. Friendly, calm and very competent, highly recommendedPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Andy M21 September 2026Verified
Great Experience Great experience with Noela. She did a great job. Made is specialPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ronald V17 September 2026Verified
Super experience! Super fun experience! Our guide Stephania explained everything neatly, calmly, and enjoyably. The hike to the waterfall was fun and a nice length. Making coffee yourself was super fun and the people made a party out of it!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
david m16 September 2026Verified
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing experience with Robert in Materuni* We had an absolutely fantastic experience in Materuni with our local guide, Robert. From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly, attentive and professional, and he made the whole experience truly special. We visited the Materuni Waterfalls, where Robert taught us so much about the local culture, vegetation, wildlife and the area in general. He has a huge amount of knowledge and clearly loves sharing it with visitors. We then enjoyed a delicious local meal and learned about the whole coffee-making process — from how the coffee is picked to how it is traditionally prepared. And, of course, we got to taste it at the end! It was a really authentic and fascinating experience. Robert speaks excellent English, explains everything very clearly and is always happy to answer questions. He also took amazing photos of us, capturing some really special moments that we will keep as memories of our trip. What made the experience even better was the opportunity to learn about Materuni and Tanzanian culture from someone so passionate and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this experience, and especially Robert as a guide. If you are visiting the area, don’t hesitate to book it — you won’t regret it! Thank you so much, Robert, for such an unforgettable day! 🇹🇿❤️Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Orone14 September 2026Verified
Amazing experience with an exceptional guide! We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Materuni Waterfall and the coffee tour, and a huge part of it was thanks to our wonderful guide, Colman. From beginning to end, Colman was attentive, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything in great detail and made the whole experience interesting, fun and very enjoyable. He also speaks perfect Spanish, which was a huge bonus for us and allowed us to fully appreciate all his explanations. The waterfall was spectacular, the coffee experience was fascinating, and the whole day was beautifully organized. Colman’s enthusiasm and professionalism really made the difference and turned an already amazing excursion into something truly special. Thank you, Colman, for making this such a memorable experience. We couldn’t recommend him and this tour highly enough!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Vincent K13 September 2026Verified
Waterfall & Coffee Tour with Florence We had a lovely day with our guide Florence. We received a lot of interesting information and good photos. We enjoyed it.