Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs
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A comprehensive trip, combining hiking, coffee learn, local brewers & a refreshing dip at the hot springs Great chances of seeing Mt Kilimanjaro, amazing views on the way if it's not cloudy Meet the best beer brewers of the Tanzania local tribes A refreshing dip at the clear waters of kikuletwa, with a great swing Learn the whole process of coffee production from picking, roasting, grinding to having your own local organic made cup of coffee Note: the trail to the waterfalls gets slippery have some good hike shoes
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Materuni is the home of the Chagga tribe and is still an authentic tribal village. This charming place is just 15km away from Moshi Town and is the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park. First you will visit the waterfalls, which are around a 40-minute walk away. On the way, trail can be slippery & muddy best to have good hiking boots. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swimwear! After having enjoyed the scenery, you slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer – definitely not to be missed! Tip: Chagga tribesmen are Tanzania’s finest brewers
But that’s not all. Next the coffee experience awaits you. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances - a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Before you say goodbye, you can savor the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding rainforest.
After the coffee tour in Materuni your trip continues to the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The ride to the hot springs takes about an hour and 20 minutes and leads partly over bumpy slopes Enjoy a wonderful afternoon in just the way you want, in the sun dozing, chatting with the locals at the small bar, or swimming - you determine the course. We leave the hot springs in the late afternoon (just before sunset) and return relaxed to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Note: have swimming wear & towels
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The trail to the waterfalls can be slippery have some good hike shoes
Reviews(872)
We had an incredible experience with our guide Benson, who accompanied us to Materuni during our Kilimanjaro adventure. Good complement to the safari. He was a super attentive and special guide. He took the time to explain many things to us, from the coffee process to details about nature, like a little path of ants that he showed and explained to us. He also told us a lot about Kilimanjaro and was always looking out for us during the hike, helping us with our things, the towels, and making sure we were safe. Without a doubt, Benson made our experience much more enriching and memorable.
Excellent experience with our guide Benson! He accompanied us to Materuni and the Hot Springs during our adventure through Kilimanjaro and was super attentive to us throughout the entire trip. What we liked most was that he took the time to explain many things to us: he told us about coffee, he explained details about Kilimanjaro, and he even stopped to show us a little trail of ants and explain how it worked. 🐜☕️ During the hike he was very attentive to us, he helped us with our things, the towels, and he was always attentive to ensure we were well and safe. It is clear that Benson knows the area very well and that he enjoys sharing everything he knows. It was very special and definitely made our Kilimanjaro adventure much more beautiful. Note: The hot springs are not hot haha
We had a great experience at Materuni waterfall and Chemka hot springs with Benson! He was very knowledgeable, shared great stories throughout the day, and was overall very friendly and easy to get along with. Would recommend this excursion with Benson to all my friends.
I highly recommend this activity. Attentive driver and guide. Discovering the coffee plantation was a great experience.
What an amazing day! The hike to the waterfall wasn’t too hard. A little incline on the way back but totally doable. It does get slippery so wear sturdy shoes. I booked this through Safari Soles and my guide Innocent was fantastic! I didn’t bring a towel for the hot springs and he made sure to stop by a shop and even negotiated on my behalf to get a low price. He made me feel very comfortable as a solo female traveler. If you are looking to book this I would suggest requesting Innocent as your driver. He knows a lot about the area!
We did the Materuni Waterfall day trip through Safari Soles with Innocent as our guide, and we'd absolutely recommend it. The day included a coffee tour of a local plantation, where we saw the whole process from bean harvesting to roasting to drinking the coffee, plus a great lunch. The hike itself was beautiful, culminating at the waterfall. Innocent was phenomenal as our guide. He's local to Arusha, extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna (he’d make a great safari guide!), knew the trail really well, including the best spots for photos, and where to step to keep your footing and clearly had great relationships with people in the area, making introductions as we went. If you're looking for a fun, well-guided day trip out of Arusha, this is a great option that I can’t recommend enough.
This combined day trip to the Materuni Waterfalls, local coffee farm, and Kikuletwa Hot Springs was the absolute highlight of my time in the Kilimanjaro region. Everything from the smooth organization to the friendly guides made it a seamless and enriching experience. Tour Highlights Materuni Waterfalls Hike: A scenic, lush 45-minute walk through local coffee and banana farms on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The waterfall at the end is massive and breathtaking (and the water is wonderfully refreshing if you are brave enough for a swim)! Interactive Coffee Tour: The local Chagga community members shared an amazing, hands-on coffee demonstration. We sang, danced, roasted, and ground our own beans before enjoying the freshest cup of coffee imaginable. Kikuletwa Hot Springs: Driving out to this crystal-clear, turquoise oasis was the ultimate way to relax after the hike. Floating under the giant fig trees and letting the tiny fish give us a natural pedicure was pure bliss. Tips for Future Travelers: Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes or light hiking boots because the trail to the waterfall can get muddy. Bring a swimsuit and a towel for the hot springs, plus a change of dry clothes. Juneid the driver and guide was professional, punctual, and full of fascinating local knowledge. Highly recommend booking this tour for a perfect mix of adventure and local culture!
It was a great experience with the family we all enjoyed and had fun. Its a long hike and it was very muddy and slippery when we went, but our guid Benson was so amazing and helped us along the path.
Mustafa was wonderful! He told us a lot about sites on the way, he was friendly and he really made it fun for our 12 yo laughing and joking with him and making him included all the time. The itinerary was great but Mustafa really made the day. The hike to the waterfall was perfect, just the right amount of rigor, and we had a lot of fun with the coffee farm people. Again, Mustafa was there at every turn and even carried one of our backpacks uphill. The hot springs were busy and atmosphere very jovial. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the crowd was entertaining. We had a great day in Arusha!
Thank you for your review, We are glad to hear that you guide Mustafa made your trip fun for both you and your son. We hope to welcome you back again!
Aside from the fact that there are still many tourists, the falls remain magnificent to see, the coffee tour is a very nice and friendly immersive experience, and the hot springs are a very pretty place to end the day chill
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls, the immersive coffee tour, and the relaxing hot springs.
