Camping in Materuni Village

Tour overview

Relax, discover the area and get to know the people of the Chagga tribe

If you just want to spend a few days relaxing or looking for an ideal starting point to explore the area of Kilimanjaro or want to get to know the culture of the Chagga tribe, then the village of Materuni is the perfect place for you. In a picturesque setting, amongst the rainforest, in the foothills of Kilimanjaro, is our own small property complete with camping. The accommodation comprises simple, high-quality tents (max 2 persons), which are equipped with comfortable mattresses and fresh bed linen. The number of guests is deliberately limited – currently we have a maximum of 8 tents available, so that for the majority of your stay you are completely undisturbed by the outside world (only during lunchtimes we do have some visitors who are participating in our waterfall and coffee tours).

Whilst we wish to preserve the authenticity and naturalness of this place, we are able to offer a basic level of comfort: Hot water is provided each morning and evening and a proper toilet is available too Needless to say, no one ever goes hungry in Materuni as we are surrounded by the most amazing produce growing all around us! In the morning, we serve a simple but nutritious breakfast. According to your wishes and your daily schedule we also prepare lunch and dinner for you. (We can cater for vegetarians). Meals can be served in your tent or in our covered dining area and there is also a small outside bar for chilled soft drinks and beer for a affordable cost.

Tour Type

Day Trips

Duration

1 day

Tour Location

Tanzania

Airport Pickup

Tour Itinerary

Camping in Materuni Village

During your stay, you can choose to simply relax on our campsite or explore the surrounding area independently. There are several paths and tracks, one of which leads to the area’s most beautiful waterfall and pool (about a 45 minute walk) - A perfect place for a rest and a refreshing bathe, so don't forget your swimwear. Our English-speaking village guides will also be at your side if you want to get to know more about the local Chagga people. At noon and in the evening, there is the opportunity to prepare a meal together with Mama Agnes – one of our most respected elder in the village and a fabulous cook! Materuni is also a good starting point for our day trips to the surrounding area. Just ask us and we will help you with your planning. If you wish, we can also arrange transportation to Moshi and the surrounding areas. The camping can be combined with our waterfall and Coffee Tour As you can see - Materuni offers many possibilities. How you choose to use them depends entirely on your time and imagination. Please don't hesitate to contact us so that we can help you plan your own personal experience today. All prices are based in USD. In addition to the mentioned services, the prices includes both entry fees for the village and the waterfall. Transport to / from Moshi or any other place is not included, but can be done on request (we are pleased to inform you about the price once we have your booking request). For children the following discounts apply: Children under the age of 5 are accommodated free of charge in their parents' tent. Lunch and dinner: up to 12 years 50 %. You may pay for your stay in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on site in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD=2300 TZS (subject to change).

Includes

Pick up and drop from Moshi/Arusha
All tours and entrance fee per person
Proficient English speaking guide
Lunch box
Mineral clean water
Pick up to the hotel and drop off to the hotel after the tour
Government taxes

Excludes

International or Local Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

Gallery

GROUP DISCOUNT

Group adventures have a predetermined charge per person based on group size. However, we offer optional options for specific private and tailor-made preferences that are best suited to you, your family, and friends.

GROUP SIZE	PRICE PER PERSON
1 Pax	$30
2 Pax	$ 50
3 Pax	$10
4 Pax	$ 80
5 Pax & Above	$ 80

Words from Our happy Clients

We have received feedback from our clients, and Kisambi Tours is rated 5/5 by them. Customers grant us this honor because we are constantly committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that their safari is completely satisfactory.

    
 
 
        
   Fahreen B 
 2023-11-24
 
 
 Verified Serenity experience
Excellent service provided, staff were prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Food provided was good. I’d recommend their service anytime!
  
 
       
   Julia S 
 2023-11-22
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary flexible and friendly
We climbed Kilimanjaro thanks to Kizambi tours and it was a wonderful experience. The team was very nice, flexible and there for our needs and wishes. For example we decided to go up one day earlyer than planned and it was no problem even though decided quite spontaneously! We had quite a few changes like this in our plans and it was never a problem, the team adapted very well ("hakuna Matata"). So, the communication was very good and not complicated. When we had questions we could always ask our "manager" and he responded us very quickly. I felt safe and in good hands though we also had enough freedom to explore and do things by ourselves. Thanks for these beautiful holidays!
  
 
       
   Stefano P 
 2023-11-09
 
 
 Verified Four Parks in Six days
We visited four National Parks and could see the Big Five thanks the professional skills of our guides. Very satisfactory tour!
  
 
       
   Ronald R 
 2023-10-23
 
 
 Verified Priceless memories once in a life time trip
Exellent guys as in the office and the full time guide who did guide us in all the tours we did who were made to what we all wanted to visit. Exellent ,fair price and quality. Maturni homes was a beathifull stay in accomodation, very friendly big family who looked after us... Hashim, our full time guide, was there for us once we get up in the morning untill bedtime...they did a lot of efford to change and add things in tours what we wanted to do and see in the 4 days we were there. All there drivers are also helpfull and friendly. A+++++, absolutely recommended Thank you guys....
  
 
       
   Keith M 
 2023-10-19
 
 
 Verified Waterfall & Hot Spring!
First class trip. Let's you visit both on the same day if time is tight. Emanuel & Julius were fantastic! 👍
  
 
       
   Tara 
 2023-10-12
 
 
 Verified Great tour!
Had an amazing day trip with Mercy and Charlie! Mercy led us on a great trek to the waterfall and then to the coffee bean farm where we got to take part in the local coffee making process! Then onto the fabulous hot springs! Food was great throughout the day! Would recommend this trip, especially Mercy and Charlie!
  
 
       
   Bente B 
 2023-09-25
 
 
 Verified Climbing the Kilimanjaro with a wonderful, reliable and fun crew! An amazing experience that I would recommend everyone!
We highly recommend this organization for any excursion offered. With a high reliability and clear instructions we together checked our gear and did a briefing on how the 7 day trek would look like. After six intense but rewarding days, the team helped us achieve our long-time dream of climbing the Kilimanjaro. We were humbled by the kindness and professionalism of our 10-man crew. Our two guides made it their sole purpose to get us to the roof of Africa and summit with succes. Throughout this amazing experience we were surprised during every meal about the wonderful food that the team prepared for us. Good nutrition is key for such a challenging experience and we were grateful that this was really handled well. We would definitely make use of this organization again upon another visit of Tanzania.
  
 
       
   Elisa S 
 2023-09-16
 
 
 Verified Best experience ever
My partner and I stayed with Kisambi tour for a 6 days experience. Elisante organized everything for us, and even before the trip was always precise and fast in replying to our questions via messages. The tour included: the first day visiting Materuni waterfall and a coffee preparation experience accompanied by traditional songs and dances. The following day we went to hot spring and visiting a Masai Village. After this, we met out amazing guide Godlove and we started our 4 days safari. We visited Tarangire national park , Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. It was without doubts, one of the best experiences of our lives. During the safari, we spent nights in campsites and we had a personal cook with us, Idd, who made the trip even better cooking traditional foods every day. We highly recommend travelling with Kisambi tour!
  
 
       
   Susan K 
 2023-09-14
 
 
 Verified Amazing Waterfall and Coffee Roasting Experience
Great, moderate hike to the stunning Materuni Falls. Along the way, our guide Godwin told us so much about the history of the area, and the local flowers, fruit, and birds. He was so knowledgeable! After seeing the waterfall, which was incredible, we hiked back to a local Chogga village and had a delicious lunch of banana soup, rice, beans and spiced vegetables. Then, we learned all about coffee cultivation and roasting, and had the most delicious cup of coffee. So much fun and so educational. It was a highlight of our trip to Tanzania,
  
 
       
   Katerina K 
 2023-09-09
 
 
 Verified Best company to visit Moshi!
Great company to visit Tanzania and go around Arousha and Moshi. Elisante is very available, friendly and kind! First, we had a wonderful safari, with a very kind and prepared driver, Joseph, always on-time! The last day they even offered us a middle day trip, before going to the airport, with another fantastic, joyful driver, Julius! They are the best!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 336 reviews

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