
Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring worth booking?
Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring is a 12-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $115 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $115 per person
Discover the best of Tanzania's natural beauty on this full day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa, perfect for culture enthusiasts and active travelers. Begin with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then, visit a local farm to learn about Tanzania's coffee industry before ending the day with a relaxing soak in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This all-inclusive tour features round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel and includes lunch.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the best of Tanzania's natural beauty on this full day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa, perfect for culture enthusiasts and active travelers. Begin with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then, visit a local farm to learn about Tanzania's coffee industry before ending the day with a relaxing soak in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This all-inclusive tour features round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel and includes lunch.
What's included
Included
- Admissions Materuni Waterfalls
- Private transportation
- Local Guide in Materuni
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admissions Kikuletwa hotspring
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- a Professional Driver
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Any thing of personal matter e.g sun screen
- tipps
What you'll see and do
Materuni Waterfalls
Today, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Materuni village, where you will embark on a short but challenging hike to the Materuni Falls. Here, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the waterfall. Later, you will make your way to a nearby coffee farm, where you can learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. You will have the opportunity to try roasting and preparing your fresh cup of raw, local coffee! You'll enjoy your delicious drink before making your way to a nearby hot spring. The warm water and beautiful scenery make this spring one of the best places to swim at Materuni Falls. After your swim, you will be driven To Kikuletwa Hotspring
360 minutes here
Kikuletwa Hotsprings
After lunch at materuni, your driver will pick you up for the 45-minutes drive from Materuni to Chemka Hotspring via the Arusha-Moshi road. The journey starts on a paved road and then transitions to gravel after about an hour, leading through stunning African countryside with bushland, dry riverbeds, baobab, and acacia trees. Upon reaching Kikuletwa, it resembles an oasis amid sprawling fig trees in the semi-arid landscape. Crystal clear water bubbles from underground caves, earning it the name 'Hot Springs.' If you bring your bathing suit, you can take a refreshing dip and relax in the shade. After a picnic lunch, we'll return to Arusha/Moshi via gravel roads
360 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Arusha
we will pick up all our clients in Arusha and return them to Arusha
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
we will pick up all our clients in Arusha and return them to Arusha
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ar, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Swahili Safari Escape
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
- This tour is not age restricted but infants it free of charge
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfectly Planned Day with an Outstanding Guide – A True Highlight of Our Trip
We booked the Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring experience with Swahili Safari Escape and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything felt really well organised. Our guide and driver, Alex, was honestly perfect — friendly, knowledgeable, and very easy to get along with. He made the whole day feel relaxed but still made sure we got the most out of every stop. You could tell he genuinely cared about making the experience special for us, not just ticking boxes. Materuni Waterfalls was beautiful, and the walk there was just as enjoyable as the destination itself. Alex shared bits about the local culture and surroundings along the way, which made it more meaningful rather than just a hike to a viewpoint. The waterfall itself was stunning and definitely worth the effort. The coffee tour was a really nice surprise. It felt authentic and interactive — not staged or rushed. Getting to see the whole process from bean to cup (and actually taking part in it) was something we didn’t expect to enjoy as much as we did. Plus, the coffee was genuinely some of the best we had during our trip. Kikuletwa Hot Springs was the perfect way to end the day. The water is unbelievably clear and refreshing, and we had enough time to just relax and take it all in without feeling rushed. It’s one of those places that looks amazing in photos but is even better in person. What stood out most was how smooth the whole day felt. Timing was spot on, the car was comfortable, and Alex handled everything so we didn’t have to think about logistics at all. Overall, it felt like a really personal experience rather than a generic tour. Would 100% recommend Swahili Safari Escape — and if you can, ask for Alex. He made a great day unforgettable.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that this experience was one of the highlights of your trip. It’s great to know you enjoyed every part of the day from the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls and the interactive coffee tour to relaxing at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. We always aim to create smooth, well-organized, and memorable experiences, so your feedback means a lot. A special thank you for mentioning Alex we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic and real experience!
Wonderful day, wonderful people! Waterfalls are huge, coffee tour professional and intresting. Thankyou!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review🙏 We are truly happy to hear that you had a great day with us. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the waterfalls and found the coffee tour both professional and interesting. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we are grateful that you chose to experience this with us. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure in Tanzania in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Highly Cost-Effective National Park Ecological Tour, Worth Every Penny!
The perfect wildlife viewing tour! The guide was very experienced and knowledgeable, accurately predicting when and where animals would appear. Several national parks were all absolutely stunning, with primitive natural scenery that intoxicated us. We saw many wild animals, and couldn't stop taking photos. The itinerary was reasonable and safe, with good vehicle conditions and skilled drivers. For this price to have such an experience, it offers great value for money, highly recommended to all nature lovers!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your wildlife adventure with us and that our guide’s knowledge and expertise helped you experience the very best of each national park. Tanzania’s natural beauty is truly magical, and we’re glad you captured unforgettable moments with so many wild animals. We’re also happy that you found the itinerary safe, well-organized, and supported by our skilled drivers and well-maintained vehicles. Providing great value and memorable experiences is always our top priority. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and would be honored to welcome you again on your next visit. Please feel free to recommend Swahili Safari Escape to your family and friends — we would love to give them the same unforgettable experience. Thank you and Welcome again!
via Tripadvisor
Best guide in Arusha
Seth is an incredibly trustworthy, professional, and detail-oriented guide—and also the owner of this travel agency. He was always punctual and made sure to clean the vehicle thoroughly every day. He was open and knowledgeable about everything, from the plants in the mountains to transparent pricing, sharing insights generously. We had an absolutely wonderful time with him. As a young man who has worked his way up from the Maasai tribe, we were truly inspired by his entrepreneurial spirit.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! It truly means a lot to me and the entire Swahili Safari Escape team. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, and it was an absolute pleasure hosting you on your Tanzanian adventure. Your appreciation and support inspire us to keep delivering exceptional service and unforgettable memories to all our guests. We would be honored to welcome you back again in the future, and please feel free to recommend Swahili Safari Escape to your friends and family hustle we’ll be more than happy to host them with the same care and passion. Warm regards, Seth Msechu Founder & Guide | Swahili Safari Escape 📩 info@swahilisafariescape.co.tz
via Tripadvisor
Professional, reliable and very friendly!
My husband and I had the pleasure to experience this great tour with Seth as our personal local guide and it was a wonderful experience. The organisation is very professional and we didn't have to worry about anything. All our questions and requests were satisfied. The tour was very informative, varied and authentic, which is what we appreciated the most. We felt very welcome and very much at ease. We would like to repeat the experience in the future, and we highly recommend this provider, also because it's local, and not mediated by many other external agencies. Absolutely worth it ;)
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It was truly a pleasure to have you both on tour and to share this experience together. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the organization, authenticity, and local touch of our service. You’re always welcome back anytime — we’d love to host you again for another memorable adventure! Please also feel free to recommend us to your family and friends; we’ll make sure they receive the same warm hospitality and professional care.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $115 to $143
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.
How much does Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring cost?
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Prices start at $115 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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring take?
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Plan for about 12 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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 16 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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring?
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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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring?
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Around 6 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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring 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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring?
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Included: Admissions Materuni Waterfalls; Private transportation; Local Guide in Materuni; Carbonated beverages; and Alcoholic beverages. Not included: Any thing of personal matter e.g sun screen; and tipps. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 257 listed pickup locations in and around Arusha. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring offered in?
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It is offered in German, Arabic, English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring?
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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.
Is Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and This tour is not age restricted but infants it free of charge. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Arusha. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Spring?
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Across 16 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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