day-trip
Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip
A Chagga village, a 90-metre waterfall, and the best coffee in Tanzania.
Duration
1 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size
1 – 12
From
USD 95
per person
What to expect
This 1-day day trip journey — A Chagga village, a 90-metre waterfall, and the best coffee in Tanzania. — is graded Moderate and runs in small groups of 1 – 12 travellers.
You will spend 1 days on the ground, covering moving through changing landscapes with a KINAPA-licensed lead guide, a full support team, and meals prepared fresh in camp. Accommodation alternates between comfortable lodges before and after the trek and well-equipped camps or huts during it.
The best window to travel is Year-round. Departures run year-round on request, with private and small-group options. Every booking includes pre-trip planning calls, gear advice, and 24/7 in-country support.
Trip highlights
- Hike to Materuni Waterfall
- Chagga coffee tour from bean to cup
- Traditional banana-leaf lunch
Day-by-day itinerary
A detailed, day-by-day breakdown of where you sleep, how far you walk, what you eat, and the moments to look forward to.
01
Day
Moshi → Materuni → Moshi
8 AM pick-up. 45-min drive to Materuni village. 45-min forest hike to the falls. Coffee tour. Lunch with a local family. Return to Moshi by 5 PM.
- Stay
- —
- Meals
- L
- Waterfall swim
- Roasting coffee over a fire
- Chagga lunch
What you'll do
Guided activity led by a licensed local expert.
What's included today
Meals: L
Good to know
Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and a light rain shell.
Important information
Practical details every traveller should read before confirming. We'll cover everything again in your pre-departure pack.
Visa & entry
Most nationalities need a Tanzanian tourist visa (USD 50, or USD 100 for US passports). You can apply online via eservices.immigration.go.tz or get a visa on arrival at JRO. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Travel insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is mandatory. For Kilimanjaro and high-altitude treks the policy must explicitly cover trekking above 4,000 m and helicopter rescue.
Health & vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a yellow fever country. Anti-malaria prophylaxis is recommended. Consult a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure.
Payment & deposits
A 30% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 45 days before arrival. We accept bank transfer and card (3% fee). Free rescheduling up to 30 days before departure.
Tipping
Tipping is customary and an important part of crew income. Guidelines are shared in your pre-trip pack — typically USD 25–35 per day for safari guides and USD 300–350 total per climber for a Kilimanjaro crew.
Group size & privacy
This trip runs in groups of 1 – 12. Private departures with your own guide and vehicle are available year-round on request — ask us for a custom quote.
What's included
- ✓Transport from Moshi
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Park fees
- ✓Lunch in the village
Not included
- —Tips
Packing list
A category-by-category checklist tailored to this journey. Items marked essential should not be skipped — rentals are available in Moshi and Arusha.
Clothing & footwear
- •Comfortable walking shoes
- •Light layers for changing weather
- •Rain jacket
Daypack & gear
- •20–30 L daypack with rain cover
- •2–3 L water bladder or two 1 L bottles
- •Sunscreen SPF 50, lip balm with SPF
- •Sunglasses (UV 400)
- •Personal first aid: blister kit, paracetamol, ibuprofen, rehydration salts
- •Quick-dry towel, hand sanitiser, wet wipes
- •Camera + spare batteries, power bank
Documents & money
- •Passport (6+ months validity) and visa
- •Travel insurance documents (printed + digital)
- •Vaccination certificate if applicable
- •Credit card + USD cash in small notes (post-2009, no rips)
- •Emergency contacts and trip voucher
Best season: Year-round
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