Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs in Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania

Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs

Outty Ranking 80 4.9 · 53 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $110
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80/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 53 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs worth booking?

Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs is a 9-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $110 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
80 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (53)
Duration
9 hours
From
$110 per person

Materuni is located under the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early morning then head to Moshi. The village is surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforests giving you a scenic view of the city. Visitors will also get to explore the cultural heritage of the Chagga people such as banana beer and coffee roasted traditionally, you can join in the coffee-making process to its final. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a good place for a refreshing swim after the hike but it depends on the weather. You will have your lunch and fresh fruits at Materuni after a cup of coffee. After Materuni you will move to Kikuletwa hot spring with a fantastic pool with warm water and fish in it offering a free legs massage. You will have a few hours to relax, chat, and swim while having a beer/soft drink before heading back to your hotel or airport.

What you get

    About this experience

    Materuni is located under the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early morning then head to Moshi. The village is surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforests giving you a scenic view of the city. Visitors will also get to explore the cultural heritage of the Chagga people such as banana beer and coffee roasted traditionally, you can join in the coffee-making process to its final. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a good place for a refreshing swim after the hike but it depends on the weather. You will have your lunch and fresh fruits at Materuni after a cup of coffee. After Materuni you will move to Kikuletwa hot spring with a fantastic pool with warm water and fish in it offering a free legs massage. You will have a few hours to relax, chat, and swim while having a beer/soft drink before heading back to your hotel or airport.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Soda
    • Lunch
    • Pick-up&drop-off at your hotel/airport
    • Bottled water
    • All fees&taxes
    • Entry/Admission

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Materuni Waterfalls

      Materuni Waterfall is one of the Waterfalls in Kilimanjaro Region, North East Tanzania favoring Day trips. It is found in the village of Materuni on the edge of the Kilimanjaro mountain reserve. The waterfall is blessed with a great view of the tropical rainforest, coffee plantations, bananas, and avocados.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Materuni Waterfalls

      Coffee Excursion; In this visit, you will get enough explanation on how coffee is grown from its zero age to when it is used as a drink. They have all facilities to help with lesson reinforcement. The explanation takes about one hour. You can participate in the making process together with local dances and songs then you will finally have some cups of fresh coffee made as they prepare a delicious lunch buffet with some fresh fruits for you.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Kikuletwa Hotsprings

      The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Northern Tanzania to relax. After Materuni we will drive to the hotspring. The spring is surrounded by palm and fig trees with winding roots. Blue Monkeys can often be observed in the trees in the morning, whilst the crystal clear water invites you to a refreshing bath. Enjoy a wonderful day trip in the sun dozing, playful activities with friends at the small bar and swimming as you have some bottles of beer or soda. In the late afternoon, we will return relaxed to the city.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Nkollo Tours&Safaris

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please have Hiking shoes,towel & a swimwear
    • This day trip requires good weather. It can be cancelled due to poor weather, however you will be offered a different date or a full refund
    • Kindly share your whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pick-up.
    • Casuals, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the hot seasons, along with your jacket in the cold seasons

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 53 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    7 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Physical effort

    7 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    53 verified traveler reviews for Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    mohammadaU4263XX · October 2026

    Great waterfalls hike and coffee making experience

    The ride to the falls from Moshi village was very bumpy and there is a 45 min hike to the falls but it’s totally worth it. Coming down we visited a small local coffee farm for lunch and hands on experience on how to get coffee all the way from raw beans to our cup, was amazing. You can skip the hot springs as it’s another 45 minute ride on a very bumpy dirt road and it’s small and a bit crowded with locals. Overall we enjoyed the day.

    via Tripadvisor

    DPC53 · June 2026

    Rain overnight is a HUGE issue.

    Booked this and so much was poor information. Travel time was far greater. But worse the hiking road was wet and like ice. The volcanic soil when wet became extremely slippery. The 45 minute hike became a 2 hour hike with a high risk of falling. There should be a disclaimer about the risk of weather. From Arusha, this became a 2hr+ ride out and a 2 + hour hike. Nothing like the description.

    via Tripadvisor

    jzheng94 · July 2025

    Fun tour of Materuni and Chemka Hot Springs!

    We had a fantastic experience with Kareem as our driver and guide to the Materuni Waterfalls, the local coffee farm, and the Chemka Hot Springs! We started the day at Materuni after a lovely transfer there with Kareem. Our local guide Gody (Fetty) was full of knowledge of the local Chaga traditions and foods. He was also very funny and a great photographer. The hike to the waterfalls wasn’t overly difficult, but you will need to walk on some logs and use a walking stick. It is quite muddy so I would highly recommend you wear the rain boots they suggest because your shoes will get quite dirty. After the hike the Chaga tribe made us lunch specializing in banana flavors and offered locally made banana beer, wine, and schnapps. The coffee tour was very fun with song and dance. The local children took videos and photos and their photography skills were crazy good! The coffee was very good. After the waterfalls, our driver then took us to Chemka hot springs where our feet were tickled by little fish and we got to go on a swing into the water. The place was very beautiful and serene. Kareem went far above and beyond and took us to a local food spot called Uzunguni City Park for dinner and we tried some local dishes called Chipsi mayai with goat. Kareem really was the highlight of our tour as he provided a lot of local knowledge about each place and he took us to an ATM when needed and to dinner. We are so glad we took this tour and we highly recommend it to anyone!

    via Tripadvisor

    irinafP6053EE · February 2025

    Amazing Safari Experience with Enock!

    We had an incredible day with Enock visiting the Materuni Waterfalls and the Hot Springs. From start to finish, everything was perfect! Enock was extremely punctual and incredibly friendly. He explained so much to us, always checked in to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves, and even taught us a bit of Swahili. We had a great time in the car, listening to music and chatting. He reliably took us to all our destinations. The hike to the waterfalls was beautiful – it took about 1.5 hours round trip and really wasn't hard to do. Enock also asked repeatedly whether the pace was right or whether we should slow down. Afterward, we learned about the coffee production process and even got to make our own coffee, which was a fantastic and fun experience. The food was amazing – plenty of it and very delicious! There were always enough drinks and snacks available. At the Hot Springs, we even went for a swim. Enock took great care of us there as well, helping us into the water and explaining where it was safe to swim. We had so much fun, and it was both an educational and truly enjoyable day. There is absolutely nothing to criticize – we highly recommend this tour and Enock as a guide!

    via Tripadvisor

    Betty F · January 2025

    Great tour and well organized

    This tour was very interesting, fun and well organized. Our guide/driver Enock was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He realized that I like plants so he made every effort to point out the trees, plants and vegetables for me and explained their use and qualities. Great guide. The hike to the falls was great, we enjoyed it. The coffee experience very interesting, the food was more than abundant for our small group. And to top it off the visit to the hot springs was great to finish the day. The springs are not hot, but very clean and enjoyable. I recommend this full day tour if you are in Arusha. The day before our tour the company contacted me with all the information and things we needed to know and bring. Well done. Thank you Enock for making this tour so much fun.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $110 to $231
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    19
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Nkollo Tours&Safaris, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.9.

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    Why this scores 80

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)73
    Booking momentum (14% weight)67
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)48
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.

    How much does Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs cost?

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    Prices start at $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arusha usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arusha is not rushed.

    Is Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Arusha, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs?

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    Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arusha can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arusha and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arusha within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Arusha?

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    On Outty we rank every Arusha experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market, 5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai, Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Arusha?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Arusha?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs?

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    Included: Private transportation; Alcoholic beverages; Soda; Lunch; and Pick-up&drop-off at your hotel/airport. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 93 listed pickup locations in and around Arusha. Be ready about 40 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs?

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    Across 53 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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