Day 1 - Moshi - Materuni Waterfalls - Moshi
Your guide/driver will pick you up in Moshi around 9 am and drive for 45 minutes to Materuni village. After you’ve registered at the village office, your adventure can start.
First on the planning is a visit to the waterfalls. You’ll walk for about 45 minutes over narrow paths through lush vegetation. On a clear day, you might see Kilimanjaro, but even if you don’t, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed. The scenery is stunning and your guide will give you a first introduction to Chagga culture and habits. There’ll be time to rest at the waterfall, or even a swim if you’re brave enough to face the cold water.
Later on you’ll walk back to the village over a partly different path, which again will take around 45 minutes. You’ll continue your day with a coffee experience. Your guide will explain more about how the coffee beans are grown, dried, roasted etc. But that’s not all! You won’t just get the explanation, but also the opportunity to execute every step by yourself, while the locals are singing and dancing all around.
After all this hard work you deserve a nice lunch, and the local ‘mama’s’ will be more than happy to prepare some of their favourite Chagga dishes for you. Banana stew, pilau or rice and beans are only a few of the options.
Once you’ve finished your meal and coffee it’s time to leave and your guide/driver will take you back to Moshi.
➔ Duration: +- 5 hours
➔ Driving time: 1,5 hours, return
➔ Don’t forget: decent walking shoes, bathing suit, towel, some money in case you want to buy local coffee
HOW DIFFICULT IS THE HIKE?
We’d categorize this hike as a rather easy one. Big parts of it are (almost) flat, and the sections that go uphill are short enough to give you time to breathe in between. A few of them are a bit steep, but this hike can be completed by anyone with a normal physical condition. If for any reason you think you’re unable to complete it, we can arrange for a motorbike or even a car to bring you to about 10-15 minutes from the waterfall.
During or shortly after the rainy season the paths can get muddy and slippery. We always recommend wearing decent walking shoes, but especially during this time.
➔ Main Destination: Materuni waterfalls
➔ Accommodation: No Accomodation
➔ Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Drinks included.
