— km²
Size
14-26°C
Temperature
1,700 m
Altitude
Cool, wet highland village on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro
Climate
A Chagga village above Moshi with a 70-metre waterfall, banana groves and a home coffee ceremony, all at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Materuni is the best half day you can spend around Moshi. A guide from the village leads you through banana and coffee plots to a waterfall that drops about 70 metres into a pool, and then back to a family home where you crush, roast and brew coffee the Chagga way.
It is an easy, friendly walk with a short scramble down to the falls. In the rainy months the path is muddy and the falls are stronger. It fits neatly before or after a Kilimanjaro climb, and it puts money directly into the village.
Things to See & Do
Getting There
Road
About 45 minutes from Moshi and 1.5 hours from Arusha by road. We collect from your hotel.
Best Time to Visit
FAQs
Can you swim at the falls?
The water is cold and the pool is fine for a quick dip in the dry months. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
How long is the walk?
About 30 to 45 minutes each way through the village and forest. Wear shoes with grip.
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