1 Day Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip

The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour offers a captivating blend of nature and culture. Begin with a scenic hike through lush vegetation and charming Chagga villages, providing a glimpse into local life. Marvel at the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, an 80-meter-high cascade nestled in the verdant landscape of the Kilimanjaro region.

Materuni Waterfall is the highest and most impressive waterfall at the foothill of Mt. Kilimanjaro with a height of about 150m.

The tour also offers cultural insights into the Chagga people’s traditions and way of life.

The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour is a perfect day trip that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and adventure.rejuvenating and picturesque escape. Located near Moshi, these crystal-clear, naturally heated springs are a hidden gem in the Kilimanjaro region.

Duration

1 day

Group Size

06 people

Tour Type

Safari

Languages

English

  • Materuni Waterfalls- Marvel at the stunning 80-meter-high Materuni Waterfalls, a hidden gem located in the verdant landscape of the Kilimanjaro region.
  • Cultural Insight- Gain insights into the Chagga culture, traditions, and way of life through interactions with the local community.
  • Scenic Hike- Enjoy a picturesque hike through lush vegetation and charming Chagga villages, providing a glimpse into local life.
  • Coffee Experience- Participate in a hands-on coffee tour with local farmers, learning about the traditional methods of coffee cultivation and production.
  • Coffee Tasting- Enjoy freshly brewed coffee made from locally grown beans, experiencing the rich flavours and aromas of Tanzanian coffee.

Itinerary

You will have two options for transport between Moshi town and the village… For those who really wish to have the ‘real’ experience, you can hop on a dala dala (the local minibuses. If you’d prefer to travel more quickly and comfortably you can choose to take a private car. Once you reach the village you will start your coffee tour at a traditional Chaggah ‘shamba’.
Here Mbuga Wonderlust Adventures guide will explain all aspects of the Chaggah homestead including the other crops that they grow aside from coffee. You will get to see how the coffee is produced- from picking the bean to roasting and then drinking a delicious cup yourself. Following your coffee tour you will then take a short hike (make sure to wear some sports or Mountain boots, shoes as it can be muddy up there), passing through local villages to reach the waterfalls.
You will either have a picnic lunch box or arrive to a full spread of freshly cooked lunch prepared to the one of the local family, following lunch you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing (quite cold!) pools beneath the waterfalls. Main Destination:
  • Main Destination: Materuni Waterfalls
  • Meal: Lunch: (Special Local Food)

Included:

  • Visit the waterfalls and enjoy swimming if you like to
  • Cultural Village entry fees
  • Tour Guide Charges
  • Camera fees
  • Lunch and drinking water
  • Pick-Up and Drop-Off from your Moshi Hotel

Excluded:

  • Tips
  • Personal Expenditures

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