Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs from Arusha
An 80-meter waterfall, a working coffee farm, and hot springs in one morning-to-evening loop
This full-day tour from Arusha combines a 40-minute hike to Materuni Waterfalls, a coffee-processing lesson at a local farm where you grind beans by hand, and time in the natural hot springs of Kikuletwa. The guide speaks English and leads the walk through Chagga village life and local flora. Lunch and all entrance fees are included. Transport from your Arusha or Moshi hotel is round-trip.
Step-by-step itinerary
Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour, lunch
- Hike to Materuni Waterfalls
- Enjoy waterfall scenery and swim
- Return to Materuni village
- Have traditional Chagga lunch
- Taste local banana beer
- Participate in coffee cultivation tour
- Grind coffee with Chagga songs and dances
- Savour the coffee made
What’s included
- Round-trip hotel transport from Arusha or Moshi.
- English-speaking guide.
- entrance fees to Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa hot springs.
- traditional Chagga lunch.
- soft drinks and water throughout the day.
- Every day 07:30
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Hike to 80-meter Materuni Waterfalls, tour a local coffee farm, and relax in natural hot springs on this full-day adventure from Arusha with guide and lunch.
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The experience
The day starts with a 40-minute hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where the guide walks you through Chagga culture and the surrounding landscape. The waterfall itself is more than 80 meters high, and on clear days you can see Kilimanjaro's summit from the trail. After swimming in the pool at the base, you return to Materuni village for a traditional Chagga lunch that includes a chance to taste local banana beer.
Next comes the coffee experience. You move through the stages of how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and processed, then help grind the beans by hand: traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances. At the end, you taste the coffee you made. The farm visit is hands-on, not a lecture, and the grinding itself is the cultural moment the tour builds toward.
The final stop is Kikuletwa hot springs, where you can soak in the natural warm water. The whole tour runs 6 to 7 hours. Wear good hiking shoes. The trail to the waterfall can be slippery after rain. Transport picks you up from your hotel and brings you back at the end of the day.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.
How long is the hike to Materuni Waterfalls?
The hike to Materuni Waterfalls takes around 40 minutes each way. The trail passes through Chagga village and local farmland, and your guide explains the culture and surrounding flora and fauna along the route.
What does the coffee tour involve?
The coffee tour takes place at a local farm where you learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and processed. You help grind the beans by hand, traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances, and then taste the coffee you made.
What's included in the price?
The tour includes round-trip transport from your Arusha or Moshi hotel, a guide who speaks English, entrance fees to the waterfall and hot springs, lunch in Materuni village, and soft drinks throughout the day.
Are the hot springs part of the tour?
Yes, Kikuletwa hot springs are the final stop on the tour. You have time to soak in the natural warm water before returning to your hotel.
What should I wear for this tour?
Wear good hiking shoes. The trail to Materuni Waterfalls can be slippery, especially after rain. You'll also want to bring a swimsuit for the waterfall pool and the hot springs.
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Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs from Arusha
6h–7h · EN · at your hotel
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