Materuni Water Falls & Coffee Tour
The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour is a captivating excursion located near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s highest peak. This tour combines the natural beauty of the Materuni Waterfalls with an immersive cultural experience in the Chagga village, offering a perfect blend of adventure and local heritage.
Location
Materuni Village: Situated about 15 kilometers from Moshi town, Materuni is a lush and picturesque village inhabited by the Chagga people, known for their rich cultural heritage and coffee farming.
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Detailed Itinerary
Materuni Waterfalls
- Height: The waterfall stands approximately 90 meters tall, providing a spectacular sight as water cascades down the rocky cliff into a pristine pool below.
- Hike: The trek to the waterfall is a moderate hike through lush rainforest and banana plantations, typically taking about 45 minutes to an hour each way. Along the way, you’ll encounter stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and possibly local wildlife.
- Swimming: Upon reaching the waterfall, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pool at the base of the falls, making it a perfect spot to relax and cool off.
Coffee Tour
- Coffee Plantations: The tour includes a visit to local coffee farms where you’ll learn about the entire coffee production process, from bean cultivation to brewing.
- Traditional Methods: Experience the traditional methods of coffee processing used by the Chagga people, including hand-picking the coffee cherries, drying, roasting, and grinding the beans.
- Interactive Experience: Participate in the coffee-making process, roast your own beans, and savor the freshly brewed coffee, offering a deep appreciation of the effort that goes into every cup.
Cultural Experience
- Chagga Culture: Immerse yourself in the local Chagga culture by interacting with the villagers, learning about their way of life, traditions, and customs.
- Local Cuisine: Enjoy a traditional Chagga meal, which often includes dishes like banana stew, grilled meat, and local vegetables, providing a taste of authentic Tanzanian cuisine.
Practical Information
- Best Time to Visit: The tour is available year-round, but the best time to visit is during the dry seasons (June to October and January to February) when the trails are more accessible.
- What to Bring: Comfortable hiking shoes, swimwear, a camera, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen.
- Tour Duration: Typically, the tour lasts about 6-8 hours, including the hike to the waterfall, the coffee tour, and time spent in the village.
- Guides: Knowledgeable local guides lead the tour, providing insights into the natural environment, coffee cultivation, and Chagga culture.
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Additional notes & Tour inclusions & Exclusions
Additional notes:
- Your first day on safari requires you to pay extra attention to both our company’s recommendations and the visitor regulations for the national parks.
- Except for in officially designated sites, it is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle during the safari. Large fines for the company and even the loss of its license may result from violations of this provision.
- Off-road driving is also not allowed because such actions could seriously upset the delicate ecosystem’s balance.
- You are permitted to smoke during the safari, but you must take special care to put out and dispose of cigarette butts because they frequently start fires in the savanna.
- Furthermore, we respectfully request that you do not place your feet on the safari cars’ seats or sit in the back of them, as this type of behavior quickly renders the vehicles unusable.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
The price includes:
- Pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to a hotel in Arusha and back to the airport
- Accommodation before and After safari (breakfast included)
- All accommodation under your program
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- Thermos with hot water (tea / coffee)
- Land Cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roof
- Experienced safari Guide
- 24/7 phone support
- All park fees
- Medical kit
- Wet wipes
The Price does not include:
- Air tickets
- Visa fees
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
- Personal items (Insurance, Souvenirs)
- Tips to your safari guide
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- The government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
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