You get a real person
Not a ticket number and not an auto-reply. Justin reads it himself and answers in his own words, usually while he's still standing in the garden.
Contact
One message.
One message.
That's the whole booking.
There's no form on this page, and there won't be one. Justin keeps his phone in his pocket and answers it himself, so just talk to him.
Justin Materuni
Coffee farmer & guide · Materuni Village
Usually replies in minutes
Hi Justin! We are 3 people and we'd love to do the coffee tour and the waterfall on
Saturday. Is that possible?
Karibu! Yes, Saturday is free. I pick you up in Moshi at 8:30. Which hotel are you in?
I am sending you the full price for 3 people now. That covers transport, lunch,
the village and the waterfall. Check with your friends first, there is no rush.
Opens WhatsApp with your message already written. Nothing is sent until you press send.
Or ask him something specific:
When Justin is on his phone
| Monday to Friday | 6:00 to 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:00 to 21:00 |
| Sunday | 8:00 to 20:00 |
| Tours run | Every day |
All times are East Africa Time (GMT+3). If he's out on the trail with a group he may take an hour or two. He always comes back to you the same day.
Where to find us
- Materuni VillageAbout 45 minutes up the mountain from Moshi town, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.
- Don't drive yourselfThe last stretch is rough road. Pick-up from anywhere in Moshi is already included.
- Coming from further awayArusha, Kilimanjaro Airport or Marangu are all possible. Just say so in your message.
Put these three things in your first message
- How many of youAnd the ages, if children or grandparents are coming.
- Which dayEven roughly. “Sometime next week” is enough to start.
- Where you're stayingSo Justin can tell you the pick-up time straight away.
That's it. With those three things he can give you a final price in one reply.
Why there's no contact form
Because forms disappear.
Because forms disappear.
WhatsApp doesn't.
You keep the conversation
The price, the pick-up time and the plan all sit in your chat where you can check them again at the airport, on the bus, or the night before.
You can change your mind
Weather turned? Bus was late? Send a message and Justin moves the day. No cancellation screen, no penalty, no argument.
Last thing
Don't overthink it.
Plenty of people message Justin the night before, or from the back of a bus on the way into Moshi, and it works out fine. He would much rather hear from you late than not at all.
And if you are only asking a question, that is completely fine too. He will happily tell you what the weather's been doing, whether the falls are running strong this week, or where to get good food in town.
“Just write to me. We will find a way.” Justin Materuni