Tour Features

🧭 Overview Discover the beauty of northern Tanzania with a full-day trip to Materuni Village, located on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. This experience combines nature, culture, and local traditions in one unforgettable journey. Enjoy a scenic hike through green landscapes to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can relax, swim, and take photos. Later, visit a local Chagga household to learn about traditional coffee-makingβ€”from bean to cupβ€”while participating in the roasting and grinding process. This tour is perfect for travelers looking for a short but authentic cultural and nature experience near Arusha or Moshi.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Minivan.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
Day 1
End Point
Moshi

Activities Included

Bird WatchingCultural VisitsEducationalGuided SafariWalking SafarisPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - 🌿 Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour – Full-Day Experience

    πŸ“… Itinerary

    πŸš— Pickup & Transfer

    Morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Drive through rural landscapes and villages toward Materuni.


    πŸ₯Ύ Hike to Materuni Waterfalls

    Arrive at Materuni Village and begin a guided hike through coffee and banana plantations. The walk takes about 45–60 minutes, offering beautiful scenery and insight into local life. Reach the impressive waterfalls cascading from Mount Kilimanjaro. You can swim in the natural pool (optional).


    β˜• Coffee Experience

    Return to the village for a traditional Chagga coffee tour. Learn how coffee is grown, dried, roasted, and ground using traditional methods. Join the process and enjoy a fresh cup of organic coffee.


    🍽️ Local Lunch

    Enjoy a delicious local meal prepared by the community, giving you a taste of authentic Tanzanian cuisine.


    πŸš™ Return Transfer

    After the experience, drive back to Arusha or Moshi with drop-off at your hotel.


    ⭐ Highlights

    • Materuni Waterfalls hike
    • Authentic coffee-making experience
    • Cultural interaction with Chagga community
    • Scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
    • Local lunch included


    πŸ“Œ Includes

    • Transport
    • Guide
    • Village & waterfall fees
    • Coffee tour
    • Lunch

    ❌ Excludes

    • Tips
    • Personal expenses


    Main Destination: Moshi

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Apr 15, 2026 - Apr 15, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,500
2 people (1 room)
$2,000
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,800
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Moshi, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Moshi, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

True Africa Escape

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Offices In
Tanzania
Size
1-5 employees
Member Of
TATO
Tour Types
Cultural, Wildlife Safari, Baloon Experience, Beach Holiday, Honeymoon, Trekking, Day Trips, Mult country visit, Coffee
Destinations
Kenya flag Kenya Mozambique flag Mozambique Rwanda flag Rwanda Tanzania flag Tanzania Uganda flag Uganda

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