TOUR OVERVIEW
A wonderful trip into nature and local culture.
Experience one of the most exciting and real day tours in the Kilimanjaro area. This great trip combines beautiful biking, forest walking, and learning about local life, offering a complete journey through the green hills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Your adventure begins with a fun 34-kilometer ride along beautiful quiet roads, going up slowly into the mountains. Leave your bike and walk as you hike through beautiful green forests to reach the tall Materuni Waterfall. The day ends with a fun local activity, where you will learn the old Chagga family tradition of growing, roasting, and making organic coffee straight from the farm.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a guided 34km cycling trip through the green, beautiful hills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Take in wide, beautiful views of Moshi Town and the snowy Kibo Peak.
- Hike through bright green forests surrounded by local banana, avocado, and coffee farms.
- Swim and relax in the cool, clear pool at the bottom of the tall Materuni Waterfall.
- Join in a fun, hands-on Chagga coffee roasting and making experience.
TOUR SCHEDULE
Your day of adventure.
08:00 AM
34km Cycling · Beautiful Views
Going up the Hills
The trip begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel to our Moshi bike shop. After a proper bike fitting, you will start a 3.5-hour cycling adventure. The route goes through beautiful quiet roads, mixing small hills with a slow climb into the cooler mountain air.
We make three special stops: the first to show you local Chagga farming, and the second at a beautiful viewpoint looking over Moshi, where you will enjoy fresh fruit juice while taking photos. The final stop brings us to the quiet Materuni village to check in.
Midday
Forest Hike & Waterfall Swim
The Materuni Hike
Leaving the bikes behind, you start a beautiful 40-minute guided hike. The trail goes through thick green forests and local farms growing coffee, bananas, and avocados. On clear days, the hike offers amazing, clear views of Kibo Peak.
When you arrive at the tall Materuni Waterfall, the area changes into a cool, misty place. Take the chance to put on your swimsuit and jump into the clear pool at the bottom of the falls, enjoying the deep peace of the mountain.
Afternoon
Local Culture & Food
The Chagga Coffee Experience
After your refreshing swim, you will join a real, hands-on coffee tour. Guided by local farmers, you will learn the whole story of the coffee bean—from careful picking to traditional roasting and grinding. The tour ends with making and tasting your very own cup of organic coffee.
To complete the local experience, a tasty, traditional Chagga meal is served with fresh seasonal fruits, perfectly ending the trip before your comfortable ride back to Moshi.
ESSENTIAL DETAILS
What is included.
Your Tour Includes
- Mountain bike rental and safety helmet.
- Hotel pick-up and return ride to Moshi.
- Services of a professional, English-speaking guide.
- All Materuni village and waterfall entrance fees.
- The complete Chagga coffee roasting and making experience.
- A traditional local lunch, fresh fruit juice, bottled water, and soft drinks.
Not Included
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- Tanzania visa fees and international flights.
- Personal expenses and alcoholic drinks.
- Tips for your guide and local farmers (Optional but recommended).