Travel for a Purpose – Support Materuni Village, opportunity to give back to the community

When you visit Materuni Village—whether for the breathtaking Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour or an overnight stay—your trip can be more than just an unforgettable experience. You have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of local people.

If you wish to support the local economy and community, we encourage you to connect with our trusted local partner Tunajali Tanzania. This NGO will guide you on meaningful ways you can contribute, ensuring your support reaches where it is needed most.

By traveling with purpose, you become part of a bigger story—one where tourism empowers, culture thrives, and your memories are woven with the gratitude of the people whose lives you’ve touched.

Empower Young Minds – Make a Difference Today

Education is the foundation for a brighter future, and you can play a part in building it. By supporting our local primary school children, you help create an environment where learning can flourish and dreams can grow. Your thoughtful contributions can go a long way in boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for school. Consider gifting:

Stationery such as exercise books, pens, and pencils to aid learning
Sports kits or play toys to promote teamwork, health, and fun
Nutritious meals to fuel both mind and body
Shoes or school uniforms for children from low-income families, giving them a sense of pride

Support a Family, Change a Life

For many local families, daily life is a struggle against limited resources.

Your compassion can provide not just physical relief, but also emotional encouragement.

A visit to a family facing hardship can bring comfort, dignity, and hope for a better tomorrow. You can help by sharing:

Rice, maize, or cooking oil to ease the burden of hunger
Clothing for children or adults to bring warmth and comfort
Kind words and friendly conversation to uplift their spirits and remind them they are not alone

Spread Smiles to People with Disabilities

Members of our community with disabilities often face unique challenges that can make daily living even harder. Your small gesture of kindness can have a lasting impact, showing them they are valued and cared for. Whether through practical help or thoughtful gifts, you can brighten someone’s day by offering:

Essential food items such as rice, maize, or cooking oil to meet basic needs
Small, thoughtful gifts that bring joy and spark smiles
Time, attention, and genuine conversation to foster human connection and belonging

How to Arrange Your Contribution

Simply contact Tunajali Tanzania, and they will coordinate everything—from identifying the people in need to arranging your visit or delivery of goods.

Your visit to Materuni can leave more than footprints—it can leave hope, joy, and opportunity in the hearts of those who need it most. Together, let’s travel for a purpose.

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   Thom G 
 20 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Fun activity Godlisten was a very helpful and nice guide, we had a nice walk and a good lunch and coffee afterwards.
  
 
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   Kerstin H 
 16 October 2026
 
 
 Verified 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.
  
 
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   Tom D 
 15 October 2026
 
 
 Verified 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.
  
 
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   Laura 
 28 September 2026
 
 
 Verified 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! 🌿🏔️☕️
  
 
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   Georg Hofer 
 26 September 2026
 
 
 Verified 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 recommended
  
 
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   Andy M 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Great Experience Great experience with Noela. She did a great job. Made is special
  
 
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   Ronald V 
 17 September 2026
 
 
 Verified 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!
  
 
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   david m 
 16 September 2026
 
 
 Verified ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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! 🇹🇿❤️
  
 
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   Orone 
 14 September 2026
 
 
 Verified 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!
  
 
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   Vincent K 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Verified 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.