Materuni Waterfall & Chemka Hot Springs tour from Moshi

Trek to a waterfall, then soak in natural hot springs fed by underground heat.

A private tour in Moshi that takes you to Materuni Waterfall for a trek through lush terrain and a swim at the base, then to Chemka Hot Springs for a picnic lunch and time in the warm water. The tour runs six to seven hours with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, bottled water and lunch included. It suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Springs

• Drive to Moshi region
• Trek to Materuni Waterfall
• Enjoy waterfall scenery
• Visit Chemka Hot Springs
• Swim in hot springs
• Have picnic lunch
• Relax and optional activities

The experience

The day starts with a drive into the Moshi region and a trek through green landscape to Materuni Waterfall. You walk to the cascade, feel the mist and swim in the pool at its base. The waterfall sits in thick vegetation, and the hike itself is the main event, not a quick stop but the reason you came.

After Materuni, you drive to Chemka Hot Springs, where the water stays warm year-round from underground heat. You can swim, wade or sit at the edge. Lunch is a picnic in the setting, and the afternoon leaves room for optional activities like a nature walk or time talking with locals. The springs are surrounded by tropical trees, and you can stay in the water as long as you want before heading back.

Your guide speaks English and travels with you the whole day. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The tour works for anyone: no climbing ropes, no scrambling, just walking and swimming at your own pace.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at Chemka Hot Springs.
• bottled water.
• access to both Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Springs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 45 years) · Senior (46 and older) · Youth (12 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 7 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Meremeta Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and vehicle rather than joining a group: ideal if you want to set your own pace at the waterfall and hot springs without waiting for other travelers or keeping to a fixed schedule at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 20 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

Can I swim at both the waterfall and the hot springs?

Yes. At Materuni Waterfall you swim in the pool at the base of the cascade. At Chemka Hot Springs the water is warm enough to swim or wade year-round, and you have leisure time to spend in the water.

What's included in the lunch?

A picnic lunch is provided at Chemka Hot Springs. The tour also includes bottled water throughout the day and an English-speaking guide.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your group with your own guide and vehicle for the full day.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup is included, so your guide collects you from your accommodation. The tour runs six to seven hours total, though the exact start time depends on where you're staying in Moshi.