Kilimanjaro is located a short distance from Arusha or Moshi town. This tour provides a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Kilimanjaro while visiting Materuni village. Nestled on the slopes of the famous mountain, exploring the village means discovering a world of tradition, history and cuisine. Enjoy a hike to spectacular local waterfalls before indulging in a traditional lunch including local banana wine. Learn to make your own coffee at the coffee plantation Indulge in local cuisine and banana wine Visit the last village before Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Ride in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
We pick up our guests at 08:00 hours in Arusha drive 2.5hrs to Materuni village in Kilimanjaro, Our guest from Moshi Will be picked up at their hotel at 10:00hrs. Materuni is still an authentic tribal village home to the Chagga tribe and the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park. Upon arrival, register at the village office then begin your trip. First we start by a village walk to visit the waterfalls, which are around a 45-minute walk away. On the way, learn about the culture of the Chagga tribe, village life, and the surrounding flora and fauna with your guide. Admire the breathtaking views and with luck, catch sight of the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, marvel at cascades that are more than 80-meters (262-feet) high. We will spend most of the time around mount Kilimanjaro and that may guarantee high chance of seeing and taking good photos of the mountain.
Then experience the authentic culture, Materuni village has it all: History culture, cuisine and plenty of lively conversation. Materuni nestles on the fertile slopes of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, and it’s brimming with tradition. visiting a local coffee plantation and meet the coffee boys these guys will help you to make your own cup of coffee using traditional ways, taste local coffee and gained knowledge about coffee from how it is grown until you have it in your cup. We will also have Hot local lunch at the coffee farm and then drive to the hotel or choose to visit kikuletwa hot springs for swimming and relaxation ( on extra cost )