Day trip

Coffee Plantation Tour from Arusha: Tengeru Village

Arusha, Tengeru village, coffee farms, Arusha

Duration: Full day · 5.5 hours
Departs from: Arusha hotels, 9:00 am
Activity level: Easy
Best season: Year-round

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Overview

Tengeru is a coffee-growing village on the slopes of Mount Meru, a short drive from Arusha, where small-scale farmers grow coffee among their other crops. This half-day tour takes you there to see how it is done and to make a cup yourself.

A local guide walks you through the village and its coffee fields, explaining how the crop is grown, harvested and processed and what it means to the community. Then comes the hands-on part: roasting the beans over the fire, grinding them in the traditional way and brewing a fresh pot. A freshly prepared local lunch rounds off the morning before the drive back to Arusha.

The tour takes about five and a half hours, so it fits easily around a flight or a rest day.

Who it suits

Coffee lovers, travellers who want something other than a game drive, families (the walking is gentle) and anyone with half a day free in Arusha before or after a safari or climb.

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Common questions

Most of our day trips start with a pick-up from your hotel. The Materuni Waterfalls and coffee farm trip includes a return transfer from Moshi. If you are staying in Arusha or elsewhere, ask your specialist about pick-up times and any extra cost.

The walk is easy to moderate and suits most people in reasonable health. The path to the waterfall goes down steps into a gorge and can be muddy and slippery after rain, so the walk back up takes a little effort. Your guide sets a gentle pace.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a light rain jacket. For Materuni, pack a swimsuit and towel if you would like to swim in the pool below the falls, and a little cash for tips or souvenirs.

Yes. Many climbers visit Materuni the day before they start their Kilimanjaro climb, or on the day after they come down. Your specialist can fit any day trip around your climb or safari dates.

Yes, families are welcome on our day trips. Tell us your children's ages when you enquire, and your specialist will advise whether a trip suits them, for example how long the walking sections are.

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Every AAA Express Adventure trip can be changed to suit you: the pace, the lodges, the number of days. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and our team in Arusha will come back to you with a plan and a price.

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Full day · 5.5 hours