Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour from Arusha: Swim, learn, soak

Hike to an 80-meter waterfall, grind coffee by hand with the Chagga, then soak in natural hot springs

This full-day private tour from Arusha combines three distinct experiences: a 40-minute hike through Materuni village to Materuni Waterfalls (80 meters high) with a swim in the pool below; a coffee tour at a local farm where you help grind beans to the sound of traditional songs; and an afternoon at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Hotel pickup, lunch, and a guide in your choice of language are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni hike, coffee tour, hot springs

• Hike to Materuni Waterfalls
• Swim at the waterfall pool
• Return to Materuni village
• Enjoy traditional Chagga lunch
• Taste local banana beer
• Participate in coffee cultivation tour
• Grind coffee with Chagga songs
• Savor freshly made coffee
• Travel to Kikuletwa Hot Springs
• Relax, swim, or chat at hot springs
• Return to hotel in Arusha or Moshi

The experience

You start with a hike through Materuni, an authentic Chagga tribal village 15 kilometers from Moshi. The trail to the waterfalls takes about 40 minutes and can be muddy: good hiking boots matter here. The waterfall itself drops more than 80 meters into a pool deep enough for swimming. On clear days, you can see Kilimanjaro's summit from the trail. After your swim, you return to the village for a traditional Chagga lunch and a taste of local banana beer, brewed by some of Tanzania's finest brewers.

The coffee experience happens next at a working farm where you learn how beans are cultivated, dried, roasted and processed. You'll help grind the coffee by hand, a task traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances. Before leaving, you taste what you made and take in views of the surrounding rainforest from the farm.

The drive to Kikuletwa Hot Springs takes about an hour and 20 minutes over partly rough terrain. Once there, the afternoon is yours to shape: swim in the warm water, rest in the sun, chat at the small bar, or simply float. You leave before sunset and return to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Bring swimwear and a towel for both the waterfall and the hot springs.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup from Arusha or Moshi.
• transport to Materuni Waterfalls, the coffee farm, and Kikuletwa Hot Springs.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• traditional Chagga lunch in Materuni village.
• drinking water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 23 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pazuri Africa

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Arusha or Moshi means you don't need a car or a driver of your own to reach Materuni and the hot springs. The guide handles the route and timing, leaving you free to focus on the hike, the coffee work, and the soak.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

How difficult is the hike to Materuni Waterfalls?

The hike to Materuni Waterfalls is a 40-minute walk on a trail that can be slippery and muddy, so sturdy hiking boots are essential. The path is suitable for all fitness levels, though the terrain requires care with footing.

What happens during the coffee tour at the farm?

At the local farm, you learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and processed. You participate in grinding the beans by hand, traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances, then taste the coffee you've made while enjoying rainforest views.

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

Yes. The pool at the base of Materuni Waterfalls is deep enough for a refreshing swim after your hike. At Kikuletwa Hot Springs, you can swim in the warm water or simply relax in the sun. The afternoon is unstructured and you choose how to spend it.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup from Arusha or Moshi, transport to all three sites, a traditional Chagga lunch in Materuni village, drinking water, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice.

How long is the drive from Arusha to Materuni?

The drive from Arusha to Materuni is roughly 15 kilometers. The return journey from Kikuletwa Hot Springs to your hotel takes about an hour and 20 minutes over partly bumpy terrain.