Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

08:00 - Pick up from your Moshi hotel and drive 45 minutes to Materuni village on the lush green slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The scenic drive passes through banana and coffee plantations with glimpses of Kilimanjaro on clear days. 09:00 - Arrive at Materuni village and meet your Chagga guide. Begin a 30-40 minute hike through coffee and banana plantations to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls. The trail winds through lush vegetation with your guide explaining local plants, their medicinal uses, and Chagga culture. 09:45 - Arrive at the spectacular 80-meter Materuni Waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear pool. The waterfall is surrounded by tropical rainforest creating a serene atmosphere. Brave visitors can swim in the refreshing mountain water pool at the base (bring swimwear and towel). Relax, take photos, and enjoy the natural beauty. 11:00 - Hike back to the village. 11:30 - Coffee experience begins at a local farm. Learn the entire coffee-making process from bean to cup. Participate in picking ripe coffee cherries from trees (seasonal). Remove the outer skin and pulp. Dry the beans in the sun. Roast beans over an open fire. The highlight is grinding the roasted beans using traditional methods while singing rhythmic Chagga songs - a fun, interactive experience everyone enjoys. 13:00 - Enjoy lunch prepared by local families featuring traditional Chagga cuisine - fresh banana stew, vegetables, rice, and meat. Savor the coffee you helped make. 14:00 - Cultural interaction with villagers. Learn about Chagga traditions, blacksmithing, and daily life on Kilimanjaro's slopes. Visit local homesteads and see traditional banana beer brewing. 15:30 - Begin drive back to Moshi through beautiful countryside. 16:30 - Arrive back at your hotel with authentic cultural memories and great photos.