Maasai Village, Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour
Description
Discover the perfect mix of culture, nature, and local life on this full-day experience near Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike through rainforest and banana farms to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, enjoy a hands-on Chagga coffee experience with local lunch, and visit Ewangwani Maasai Village for a relaxed introduction to Maasai traditions and daily life. Led by local guides and community members, this experience offers meaningful cultural interaction, beautiful scenery, and a slower, more personal way to explore northern Tanzania. Ideal for couples, families, photographers, and travelers looking for experiences beyond the typical tourist route.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your day begins with pickup from Arusha, Moshi or nearby areas before driving to Materuni Village on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a guided walk through banana farms, coffee plantations, and tropical rainforest leading to the spectacular 80-meter Materuni Waterfall. Along the trail, your guide will share insights into Chagga culture, village life, local farming traditions, and the surrounding nature. On clear days, there is also a chance to enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the hike, return to the village for an interactive Chagga coffee experience where you will learn how coffee is grown, roasted, ground, and prepared using traditional methods. Guests are invited to participate in the process while enjoying local songs, dances, and freshly prepared organic coffee from the village. A traditional local lunch is served before continuing to your cultural experience.
After Materuni, continue to Ewangani Maasai Village, is more accessible and offers a light introduction to Maasai culture. Hosted by local Maasai community members, the experience includes traditional homes, dances, beadwork, livestock culture, fire-making techniques, and storytelling about Maasai traditions. The focus is on relaxed cultural exchange where guests can learn naturally and should not feel pressured to purchase souvenirs. After the visit, return comfortably to your hotel or airport. OTHER OPTION AVAILABLE OPTION 2 : Authentic Maasai Village Experience (does not include waterfalls and coffee tour) For travelers seeking a deeper cultural experience, we offer visits from Arusha to an authentic Maasai village in the Longido area. Guests can learn about Maasai traditions and daily life while enjoying guided bush walks led by Maasai guides, who share their knowledge of the local environment and culture. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us directly.
Most of this experience takes place around the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a high chance of enjoying beautiful mountain views and great photography opportunities on clear days.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Moshi, Arusha or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports. at the airports we will be holding a printed paper of your name on it. Karibu!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the waterfall hike
Reviews(51)
The tour was excellent, and my guide Mpemba was great too! The hike to the waterfall is beautiful; I was able to see chameleons and exotic fruits. We ate delicious native food and made our own coffee. The day was a bit cloudy, but in the end, we were able to see Kilimanjaro, and the guide made sure to take me to the best spot to see it well and take photos. I recommend it 100%!
Awesome customized tour. The hospitality was amazing and the fool delicious.
Very interesting excursion, I recommanded it for sure!
8 days of safari at its finest, were just two with our driver and guide Samuel from Beach Safari. Every day a highlight, always in the morning! A clean car, despite great mud rides. After Arusha NP , Tarangire and Lake Manyara, we were in the midst of the remigration of felt millions of wildebeest. Samuel also knew where to find the lion families, the chitas and leopards. Highlights in the Ngogoro Crater 4 Rhinos and to top it off came 3 white or bright Rhinos, which even Samuel is astonished by, as it has not seen them for years. The Maasai's show was interesting and was mainly for financial support. Surprisingly the very good all-inclusive food, with emphasis on sustainability without disposable dishes. The accommodations , both hotel and tent were great. A total of 5 stars for the trip and another extra star for Samuel. Herwig & Brigitte
Thank you so much, Herwig & Brigitte, for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your 8-day safari was such a memorable experience, from the parks and migration sightings to the lions, cheetahs, leopards, and rare rhino encounters in Ngorongoro Crater. A special thank you for recognizing Samuel — we’re very happy he made your safari even more special with his knowledge and care. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania again one day. Warm regards,
So we thought it will be a group of people taken to Masai village but it turns out it was only us 4. For the whole village to make a dancing show etc. Wonderful experience. Expect to buy some souvenirs from locals at the village, or make little donation.
Thank you Tomas, We’re happy to hear that your private Maasai village visit became a wonderful and memorable experience for your group. We always aim to create authentic, personal moments where guests can connect directly with the local community. We also appreciate your note about souvenirs and donations, as these contributions help support the families and community members who welcome our guests.
It was awesome! Pemba was so informative and took us where we asked! Loved the Maasai people and experience and the hot spring was so fun!
Thank you, Shirley, for your kind review! We’re so happy you had a fun and memorable day with Pemba. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the Maasai village, the cultural experience, and the relaxing time at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. We truly appreciate you choosing us. Warm regards,
Very nice experience with the Maasai community which is super welcoming! Thanks to our guide Pemba who gave us a lot of information about this culture. We recommend to be experience! Celine and Pascal
Thank you so much, Céline and Pascal, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a beautiful experience with the Maasai community and felt warmly welcomed. A special thank you for recognizing Pemba — we’re very happy he shared meaningful insights into the culture and made your visit memorable. Warm regards,
We had nice local food, Traditional Dances, beautiful memories, extraordinary nature….. And our Guide Mpemba was super nice and very into making us feel happy
Thank you so much, Stephanie! We’re very happy to know that the local food, traditional dances, nature, and Maasai experience created beautiful memories for you. Mpemba will also be pleased to hear your kind words — he always does his best to make guests feel comfortable and happy. Warm regards,
Mpemba was our guide and he was the best! Very accommodating and informative. He is also great at taking photos! Would book again :)
Thank you so much, Kristen, for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Maasai tour and Chemka Hot Springs with Mpemba. We’re especially happy he made the day informative, flexible, and memorable — and helped capture great photos along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you again. Warm regards,
Our tour guide was amazing made us feel at home, took pictures treated us like his daughters. I will truly miss him, he also drove us other places we wanted to go as well!! So sweet
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re very happy to hear that Mpemba made you feel so welcome and cared for throughout the day. It means a lot to know he helped create such a personal and memorable experience — from the Maasai visit and hot springs to the extra moments along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again one day. Warm regards,
