Day Trip to Materuni or Marangu Waterfalls

Explore the Mountain's Beauty

The fascinating waterfalls of Materuni and Marangu both have their own charm. Enjoy the cooler weather in the somewhat higher altitude and peak into the lives of traditional Chagga villages, the most dominant tribe of the Kilimanjaro region. The village of Materuni is known for its rich and aromatic coffee, and our tour offers you a one hour hike trough the Kilimanjaro rain forest to a Chagga coffee farm. After a short but but relaxing coffee break follows another short 30 minutes hike to the staggering waterfall. For those brave enough to tip-toe into the cold and clear waterfalls even a swim is possible. The village of Marangu is a well-known Chagga village and the starting point for many Kilimanjaro hikes. Our tour will take you to the Chagga museum in Marangu, followed by a short 30 minutes hike to the beautiful Marangu waterfalls that are surrounded by old Chagga statues and a cave. This cave has been used to protect women and children during the Chagga-Maasai wars. We will pick you up at your Moshi hotel in the morning for an about 30 minutes ride up the mountain to the villages from where we will start our tours. Enjoy a perfect mix of body-workout, gazing at Tanzania’s beautiful nature, and learning about the fascinating and crafty people of Kilimanjaro: the Chagga.