From Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Lunch & Coffee Day Trip

Discover Materuni Village on a day trip from Arusha. Hike to the Materuni Waterfalls, enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch, and learn how to make coffee on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Leave Arusha behind for a full-day trip to Materuni Village on the green foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This experience combines nature, culture, food, and light adventure in one day. Walk through coffee and banana plantations, visit the dramatic Materuni Waterfalls, share a traditional Chagga lunch, and learn how local coffee is prepared from bean to cup.

After pickup in Arusha, travel by private vehicle through the countryside toward Materuni Village. On arrival, meet your local Chagga guide and begin a walk through fertile farmland and tropical vegetation. Along the way, learn about coffee cultivation, banana farming, traditional plant uses, and daily life in the village.

Continue on a guided hike to Materuni Waterfalls, following a trail through lush forest and plantation landscapes. At the falls, take time to relax, enjoy the views, and take photos. If conditions are safe and your guide agrees, you may also approach or swim in the natural pool.

Back in the village, sit down for a freshly prepared traditional Chagga lunch. Depending on the day’s menu, the meal may include ugali, rice, beans, seasonal vegetables, banana stew or cooked bananas, meat or chicken, fresh fruit, and local sauces.

After lunch, join a hands-on coffee experience led by local hosts. Learn how coffee cherries are selected, dried, roasted over a traditional fire, ground, and brewed. You may also enjoy songs, storytelling, or other cultural elements if available. The day ends with time to interact with the local community before the drive back to Arusha, where the tour finishes with drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.