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Discover the hidden gem in Moshi that offer a rich cultural and natural tour in just a day, your mini adventure tour starts in Moshi town in the morning with the short but fascinating drive up the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro until you reach to the village of Materuni approximately 1,800 m above sea level. Materuni village has the perfect mixture of climate and soil to produce some of the best coffee in Africa that you will get the chance to visit a coffee farm and learn ways that the local families in the area use to grow coffee and all the steps they pass through until coffee is harvested and processed to be used by humans. While at the Materuni village you’ll have an opportunity to try your hands on at roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee on a way that the indigenous community “Chagas” use to prepare it. After this delightful coffee break, you’ll take a beautiful healthy hike of about 45 minutes through the hills and different villages, banana and coffee farms, different ups and down valleys, ridges, splashing rivulets on the way to the breathtaking Materuni falls. Your guide will be around to explain to you about different plants grown in the area by local people and how these plants are used for food, you will also be able to learn about different natural plants that local people use them for traditional medicine, as well as giving you more insight into the local Chagas culture, and customs.
As you approach near this hidden away pristine valley with cliffs towering to about 200 feet overhead you start to hear the admiring calling of the waterfalls before seeing and once they come into view, you might be lucky enough to see a rainbow sheen as the splashing waters split the sunlight. In Materuni water falls visitors can swim in this clear and pure Mount Kilimanjaro water that falls straight down in a shimmering curtain to splash in the rippling pool where you can also choose to float on, take a swim and chill out while enjoying the magnificent views and sound of different birds in the area. On this tour you will also get the chance to taste scrumptious local meals if not picnic lunch and Chagas traditional dance before being transferred back to you pick up point to enjoy the rest of your schedule in Tanzania.
Discover the hidden gem in Moshi that offer a rich cultural and natural tour in just a day, your mini adventure tour starts in Moshi town in the morning with the short but fascinating drive up the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro until you reach to the village of Materuni approximately 1,800 m above sea level. Materuni village has the perfect mixture of climate and soil to produce some of the best coffee in Africa that you will get the chance to visit a coffee farm and learn ways that the local families in the area use to grow coffee and all the steps they pass through until coffee is harvested and processed to be used by humans.
Today you will have a full day Visit to the ever-green cultural village of Materuni and hike to the beautiful waterfalls for about 45minutes to an hour before heading back to the village for a village tour including some key lesson on how they produce their organic Arabica coffees along the slopes of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. In this delightful village its people still live their authentic life. This is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life. The walk to Materuni Waterfall offers a glimpse into the nature of Tanzania allowing you either to prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to Kilimanjaro or ease your muscles after the climb. The Materuni Waterfall tour starts with a walk through the area adjacent to the waterfall, rich in beautiful natural scenery of Tanzania on a magnificent Safari to most beautiful park in the country. You get the chance to taste and eat the real local Tanzanian dishes at local mamas’ places in the village, it is an opportunity to see how local fruit like avocados, mangos, lemons, and bananas grow, as well as learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, agricultural and cultural life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool, so swimsuits will come in handy. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance along with the Chaga people as they are grinding, roasting, and boiling the coffee beans. When the coffee is ready, villagers will serve lunch - a national Chagga meal. After all this great day cultural tour in this magnificent village, you will be transferred back to your accommodation for evening leisure and relaxation before the next day of amazing exploration of the Tanzania natural beauties that goes endlessly.
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These tours provide a perfect snapshot of Tanzania's natural beauty and rich heritage, a day tour in Tanzania promises memorable encounters with nature and the local community, making it a must-do for travelers seeking adventure and cultural immersion. Ideal for those with limited time.
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