Since the groundwater actively interacted with geothermal sources to form a number of small lakes with warm, never-stagnating water whose purity is comparable to the best Dominican or Maldivian resorts, the Chemka Oasis is a singular phenomenon. It is the only location in Tanzania (and likely all of East Africa).
The day will begin shortly after breakfast with a brief push up the Kilimanjaro slopes to the settlement of Materuni, which is located at an altitude of roughly 1,800 m. This area of beautiful rainforest is credited for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa. Visit a tiny coffee farm first thing in the morning to learn about how the bean is cultivated, harvested, and prepared locally. Try your hand at processing, roasting, and making a delicious cup of coffee the traditional Chagga way. After finishing your coffee and all the amazing tea, you'll go off on a breathtaking 45-minute stroll through the hills and valleys to the waterfalls. Along the walk, your guide will provide you additional insight into the neighboring Chagga way of life and educate you on the area flowers and how they may be utilized as food and traditional medicines. A natural valley with cliffs rising up to 200 feet above conceals the waterfalls. Instantaneously, water falls into a tiny pool where you can relax, eat lunch, and choose to go swimming in the chilly alpine waters. You can get back in your car and drive back to Moshi after the climb to the waterfall. THIS IS THE PERFECT ENDING OF THE TOUR, FULL OF HERBAL BEAUTY, ATTRACTIVE EDUCATIONAL, AND OF COURSE COFFEE.