Materuni Waterfalls and Chagga Village: Experience Authentic Tribal Culture Close to Moshi Town

Immerse yourself in the authentic tribal culture of the Chagga tribe at Materuni Village, located just 15km from Moshi Town. Explore the stunning Materuni Waterfalls and experience the rich traditions of this charming village.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Materuni Waterfalls - 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/Arusha 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, village life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swim wear!

After having enjoyed the scenery, you slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer – definitely not to be missed!

But that’s not all. Next the coffee experience awaits you. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances - a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Before you say goodbye and return in the afternoon to Moshi or Arusha , you can savour the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding rainforest. The departure can also take place from another place

What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Boxed lunch included
  • Admission fees covered
  • Customizable services upon request (vegetarian options available)
  • Entry to Materuni Waterfalls
  • Access to Kikuletwa Hotsprings
  • Live English tour commentary
What's Not Included
  • Visas
  • international flights
  • Tips and gratitude for driver/Guide and safari cook
Additional Information

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/Arusha 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.

Location
Arusha Tourist Inn
Sokoine Road
We will pick you at the Lobby of the Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Fearless755297
Sep 25, 2024
Day Trip with Joel - So let me start by saying this company has exceeded m expectations. Their communication skills is second to none, they kept us informed from start to finish. Now let me get to our day trip to Lake Materuni and the hot spring , Joel our guide was very prompt in picking us up from our hotel. His consumer service went above and beyond . As soon as we got in the car we were provided with the WiFi so that we could keep in contact with our loved ones. Refreshment was also provided . When we got to the tour, he was very patient with us. He even stayed behind with one of our friends until she was rescued by the TUK TUK 😉 At one point he was our personal photographer, taking pics from all angles (who doesn’t like this 😂) . We then ate lunch together before doing the coffee tour and throughout the entire time he was patient and I could see that his actions were all genuine. In the evening we made our way to the hot spring and in spite of receiving African massage, he took his time navigating the rough roads. Again at the springs he was our photographer and didn’t rush us at all. We ended the night by getting chicken barbecue and chapati. 10/10 would recommend this company and remember to ask for Joel by name .
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Guide57935816013
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing day experience with Joel - We did our tour with Joel he was amazing very caring took his time to explain everything that we needed assisted us up and down the falls most of all he was a great photographer. For the coffee experience we sang together we even exchange our Jamaican folk song for coffee He constantly checked to ensure that we were satisfied both with the drive and the tour most importantly also we had Wi-Fi he ensure that we had Wi-Fi service throughout the whole entire trip I will definitely recommend Joel for any tours that you need with this company.
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Safari703619
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent hike and coffee tour! - This trip was absolutely amazing. Our guide Joel was on time and super attentive throughout the journey. He made sure we were all fine on the hike and was our personal professional photographer. The coffee tour was also an informative experience: from the stages to brewing it and having a relaxing cup of coffee. On to the hot springs tour on our African massage trail, a lovely way to end the evening. At the end of our trip, we grabbed some delicious street food so we could retire to our beds with filled bellies after a long but enjoyable day! Thank you Joel. You were absolutely wonderful.
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Santiagoag8756cu
Sep 7, 2024
Incredible one day your - It was an amazing experience, and it was even better because of our guide Joel, he was helpful, he explained things, any question we asked he'd answered very good, he is funny and really cares about the tourists....would definitely ask for him when I come back. All 3 places are incredible, the small hike to the waterfall with all the scenery is beautiful, watching the process of.making coffe in such an artisan way and of course enjoying a cup of it. And finally to put a cherry on top, the hot springs are so good to swim, the water is not hot but like 20-23 Celcius but it is so nice swimming and refreshing there.
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Theodoros
Sep 5, 2024
Don't miss it! - At first, I would like to express that the people provide the experiences. Joel was treating me so well and we had a blast! Respectful, thoughtful and wanted me to have a great experience all day. Joel had though of everything, the car was very clean, communication was awesome as he is a fluent speaker in English, he had wifi free of charge and he was a great photographer . All in one! The tour was so carefully planned and all the people were a delight. Don't miss it!
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Kaitlynr401
Aug 30, 2024
An Amazing Experience - Joel was absolutely amazing. We learned so much about the culture of villages we passed and visited. The coffee tour was incredible and a lovely experience. Thank you Joel for making our day special
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Qingfend
Aug 27, 2024
Nice tour! - The tour is fantastic and well organized. There’s only me in the tour today and my tour guide Joel is kind enough to wait for me. Although we started almost 2 hours late. Joel didn’t rush it and I had a good time. They provide roast beef for lunch and it hit the spot, especially after the hike. This tour is suitable for everyone who loves nature especially if you like to get into the water! Would definitely come back soon!
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Journey27867607474
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing tour!!!! - What an amazing day!! What an amazing guide!! Everything was perfect!! Joel is a really nice and kind guy, he came picked us from the airport, answered to all our questions and drove us to the Kikuletwa hot springs, Chagga village for lunch, then all the way to Materuni waterfall and last stop for an amazing coffee tour.. Many many thanks for the amazing experience, colourful and unique new images that we saw.. Totally recommended!!
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Kurox2024
Feb 14, 2024
GGGreat - fantastic 12hours even only I and guide Godfeey 2, but he has high hospitality and knowledge to meet my requirement so well. and on time picking up great!
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Carey
Jul 16, 2024
Poor company - We didn’t feel like we were in good hands. The company is not one I would recommend to other people. Not considering of clients needs
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