Chagga is among of the tribes found in tanzania. This charming place it’s almost 15km away from Moshi City, and is the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park You will be picked up in Moshi 10:00am in the morning, by our English-speaking guide, who will drive you to Materuni Village. Upon arrival, you will register at the village office and your trip can begin. First you will visit the waterfalls which are around a 45 minutes walk away. On the way, your guide will explain you about the chagga culture, village life and surrounding Flora and Fauna. The views are truly beautiful and with some luck you will see the view of Mount Kilimanjaro in the morning or evening but normally it’s covered with clouds. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swim suits.
After having enjoyed the scenery, you will slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will have a traditional Chagga lunch/meal. You also will have the opportunity to taste the local banana beer, which called Mbege in chagga Language it’s made from ripe bananas and finger millate.
Afterwards, the coffee experience awaits you. Here you get a short briefing about coffee history.
roasted and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee producing. The grinding of the coffee is always accompanied by traditional songs and dances ,a fun way of motivation. Last, but not least, you will have a cup of coffee you made.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a short walk around the village. Where there is a fantastic spot to enjoy the sunset with a view of mount kilimanjaro.
Later in the evening, you are invited to cook a traditional chagga food. After dinner, you can take a walk or just simply relax.
For your nights accommodation we have prepared a comfortable tent. And enjoy your memories of the day in the middle of these peaceful, natural surroundings.
In the morning you will be awakened by the smell of freshly prepared coffee. After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take a short walk and then say goodbye to family Host before returning to Moshi.
This trip can also be booked for several nights if required. This will allow you to have a deeper insight into village life and the culture of the Chagga tribe.
Why Should you book this tour?
What makes this tour unique is the very unique destination it takes you to. Materuni waterfalls, in the foothills of the world famous Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. You get the chance to bathe in water that originates in the glaciers of this famous mountain. Along with this, you get to taste true Tanzanian culture, during the coffee making process and get to share stories with the locals. You can also have experience the camping night at the village of Chagga people. Tanzania is truly unique experience for your holiday traveling.