Nestled on the verdant slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the village of Materuni Village is a traditional home of the Chagga people. The village lies just about 13–15 km from the town of Moshi — making it very accessible as a one-day outing from Moshi (or even from Arusha with a longer transfer).
The tour combines nature, culture, coffee and a bit of adventure: you hike a gentle-to-moderate trail through coffee and banana plantations, lush rainforest and farm land; enjoy panoramic views (on clear days you might even glimpse the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro); arrive at a stunning waterfall; take a dip if you like; learn the traditional Chagga way of producing coffee from bean to cup; and enjoy a hearty local lunch with traditional food (and optional local banana beer).
Because of its accessibility, cultural immersion, and relaxed pace — this tour works well either as a stand-alone day trip (for travelers not doing full safaris), or as a rest-day / acclimatization / short-break activity either before or after a safari or mountain hike with Chipmunk Expeditions.
Highlights
- Nature + Culture in One Experience : Combine breathtaking natural beauty, cool mountain air, forest views, and hands-on cultural immersion — ideal for all ages and travel styles.
- Perfect Day Trip Near Moshi : Materuni is just 20–30 minutes from Moshi, making it an easy, relaxing, and rewarding day tour for travelers before or after a Kilimanjaro climb or safari.
- Authentic Cultural Interaction : Meet the Chagga community, discover their traditions, farming lifestyle, and enjoy optional local songs, dances, and banana beer tasting.
- Traditional Chagga Coffee Experience : Learn the full coffee-making process — from picking, roasting, grinding, to brewing — and taste freshly made organic coffee prepared the local way.
- Scenic Hike to One of Kilimanjaro’s Tallest Waterfalls : Enjoy a refreshing walk through lush banana farms, coffee plantations, and rainforest leading to the stunning 80–90m Materuni Falls.
