Reviews of Materuni Homes

A Magical Experience with the Chagga Tribe This was our favourite place to stay out of all six hotels during our three-week trip — and for good reason. The views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru are absolutely breathtaking, and the staff are just incredible. Nothing was too much trouble, and their warm, welcoming nature made us feel right at home. Before our arrival, we had a lot of questions, and the communication beforehand was excellent — quick, clear, and very informative. They gave such a good first impression, and we could tell it was going to be a great stay thanks to how attentive they were even before we arrived. They also arranged our onward taxi to the airport in a very nice, comfortable car, making our journey stress-free from start to finish. The home-cooked food was delicious, everything was spotless, and the beds were wonderfully comfortable. We’ll be recommending Materuni Homes to all our family and friends. We especially loved spending time with the Chagga tribe, particularly Sylvester, who looked after our every need during our stay. He was brilliant with our 7-year-old son and made us all feel relaxed in his company. Unlike the Maasai, the Chagga tribe may not wear traditional dress daily, but they keep their ancient customs and culture alive in beautiful ways. They welcomed us into their village with open arms, sharing breathtaking mountain views, mouthwatering local dishes, and the stunning Materuni Waterfall. One highlight was the “tree-to-cup” coffee experience — they guided us through every step, showing how singing together makes the hard work lighter and more joyful. Their warmth, humour, and strong sense of community made it an experience we’ll never forget… and yes, the coffee was absolutely delicious 😋 A heartfelt thank you to Sylvester and the whole team at Materuni Homes for making our stay so memorable. You made us feel part of your family, and we’ll carry those memories with us always.

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Beautiful, peaceful location. Wonderful, friendly staff and community, especially our knowledgeable guide Sylvester and lovely chef Anna. We loved this immersive cultural experience in a unique, remote place. The accommodation has amazing views over mount Kilimanjaro when the clouds lift.

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The surroundings are amazing. When clear the view of the Kilimanjaro is fabulous but remember this is a shy moutain.

Be aware tourists on the coffeetour come and visit the house.

The property has stunning views, breathtaking. We staying only for one night but I would definitely be back. The room was very clean and large. The hosts cooked a very delicious and tradicional food when we arrived hungry at 23:00. We can’t thank them enough for that. He also shared interesting stories about his tribe and culture and about the region. No complains here, everything was amazing.

The access to the hotel is really hard to get, since is is up to a mountain and in a dirty road. But this is not a complain at all because it is definitely worth and the hosts are very helpful and will assist you in every single way. We hired a personal driver, which I 100% recommend to get there. Driving itself it is a risk. But again it is not a complain, just an advise on how to get the hotel safely. You will definitely not regret and drive there will definitely add to the adventure.

I simply loved everything about my stay. Consolata and her team go above and beyond to facilitate everything. To make sure I find the way easily I was picked up in Moshi, special requests like late dinner, late check out and others were happily accommodated. The food was delicious and everyone is so friendly. The room is spacious, clean and got everything you need. The bed is so warm and comfortable. The view and the sunset next to Kilimanjaro are just stunning. I wish I could have stayed longer.

I loved everything! I spent one night when I landed in Tanzania, and felt like I spent a week :) All the people were really sweet, and Sylvester is amazing ! We went to the waterfall and did coffee experience, food was amazing, accommodation was great with a magical view on Kilimandjaro ! The road is an adventure to get up there, but totally worth it 🙏 Thank you and hope to see you again

Great view of the Kilimanjaro, fantastic service.

I booked transfer with them and also some tours and had 2 break downs, including on my way to the airport!

Perfect view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Besides the breakfast, they made us awesome traditional meals. Materuni Homes is a whole experience besides a comfortable stay. The green gardens, hike down to the waterfall, view of the mountain while having a drink or just sipping a coffee freshly brewed from the kitchen.

All was worth it,host very nice,staff very friendly excellent location,great veiw of kilimanjaro, dinner nice,no complaints if you go there you won't be disappointed, its out from the hassle and bustle from town,takes about 25 minutes to get there from town,well worth it to find peice and tranquility, amongst green nature.

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The location was so beautiful and peacefull, it became a whole experience to just stay there. And our host/guide Sylvester was the best! We had so much fun with him!!

The food served i wish would be better, especially for that price given.

Amazing property, complex has a phenomenal view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The grounds were beautiful with multiple gardens and phenomenal vegetation. All the staff were top notch and so genuine and friendly and always smiling. The free breakfast was substantial and so tasty, same for the purchased lunches/dinners. The units were luxurious with modern bathrooms and lots of hot water. Eli Sante the manager, and my host Jullias were unbelievably helpful all the time. ‘Mama’ and her cooking staff were so kind and offered me a traditional banana soup cooking class!

Nothing . The road up the hill to the property was pretty rough and bumpy but that was part of the whole unique experience.

Small, cosy and Beautiful located hotel in Mataruni village. Only a few kilometer form Kilimanjaro national park. The rooms ar big, clean and confortabel, the food is really nice and the staff is 10/10! Sylvester was a perfect host and guide, and made us feel at home. If you are looking for the perfect the view of the rainforest and Kilimanjaro, this is it!

I’ve been lucky enough to travel to 40 forty countries in my life, and Materuni Homes has been the most friendly, real and magical place I have ever visited. Julius, Sefiano, Justin and everyone else, thank you so so much. Anyone who wants to see any understand what life in Africa is like should come here. The rooms are great, the location incredible high up near the national park, and the fresh and local food is amazing, and by the end of your stay you will feel more than at home.

Only that I couldn’t stay longer. I booked this spot to see Kilimanjaro and unfortunately it was hiding behind clouds during my time here, but it really didn’t matter.

Staying at materuni homes was an unforgettable experience. The vegitation that we were surrounded with (banana trees and coffee) was beautiful and the perfect environment for us to hear bushbabys and even see some at night time. All the food served from breakfast to dinner was delicious and the view of mt. Kilamanjaro from where we ate made us switch off from the world we know and make us appreciate the towering mountain. Our rooms were clean and confortable. They offer a coffee tour which us involved crushing and roasting the coffee beans, alongside a catchy and joyful dance song. In addition, we had a guide to the materuni waterfall, a glimpse of how powerful nature can be. What made this stay a 10/10 however was the people. Our host, sylvester was incredible, answering any questions, accomidating our every need and above all else, being a funny and genuinely kind person who will be a freind for life. A big mention to the cooks (or as they call it, food engenieer), who provided us with organic food everyday and never let us go hungry. The men and boys who lived there and help out at the accommodation made the place feel alive, as we played cards with them and danced merrily. These people have hearts of gold ans deserve all the best. Make memories for life by coming here, you will noy regret it. The only downside is how to get to the accommodation The place is reached by going through steep and rough terrain, so make sure to take appropriate transport (a car/van suitable to climb steep hills). But this is a trivial matter and only another story to tell which happened to be the funniest and most memorable experience we rememeber.

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The Materuni homes is excellent on all levels. For people who are looking for a true Tanzanian experience of how the locals live, what they eat while enjoying the beautiful setting with a view on the Kilimanjaro, we strongly recommend this place. We loved it and will definitely return.

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We felt most welcome, while enjoying our stay at Mama Agnes. The family took greatly care of us. We enjoyed seeing their way of life, got guided to the Materuni waterfalls, got a coffee tour and brewed our own coffee at their place (enjoyed the whole process: made it from coffee berry until drinking our own made coffee) and see the beautiful environment of Materuni. Loved every minute of it! Also dinner was included in the accomodation price, while this was not mentioned on the booking.com website (another plus). Food was all fresh and of good quality. For us, it was also acclimatization to stay at the altitude of where Mama Agnes lies, before heading to the Kilimanjaro. And another benefit of the altitude: no mosquitos. Fresh air (much better than in Moshi town), jungle feeling (you sleep within the banana plantage), nice climate (escape the heat of the town). In the end: Mama Agnes was not only a place to sleep, it was an experience which I would not have wanted to miss.