Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour with Chemka Hotspring

Hike to a waterfall pool, roast coffee by hand, then soak in a natural hot spring

A full-day private tour from your hotel or airport takes you to Materuni village at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you hike through tropical rainforest to a waterfall, participate in traditional Chagga coffee roasting, and finish at Chemka Hotspring for a swim and relaxation. The tour includes pickup and drop-off, lunch, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. The waterfall dip depends on weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Materuni Waterfalls and Chemka Hotspring

• Pick up from hotel or airport
• Drive to Materuni village
• Hike to Materuni Waterfall
• Swim in waterfall pool
• Explore Chagga coffee and banana beer culture
• Participate in coffee-making process
• Enjoy lunch and fresh fruits
• Drive to Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs
• Relax, swim, and enjoy drinks at hot springs
• Return to hotel or airport

The experience

Your guide picks you up early and drives to Materuni village, nestled under Mount Kilimanjaro's slopes. A morning hike through tropical rainforest leads to the waterfall itself. You'll see coffee plantations and banana groves along the way, then swim in the waterfall pool if weather permits. The trail can be slippery, so wear good hiking shoes.

After the hike, you move into the coffee experience. A local guide walks you through how coffee grows from seed to cup, and you join in the roasting and preparation process alongside traditional dances and songs. This takes about an hour, and ends with fresh coffee and a lunch buffet with seasonal fruits served in the village.

The afternoon shifts to Chemka Hotspring (also called Kikuletwa), a two-hour drive away. The spring sits surrounded by palm and fig trees with crystal-clear water. Small fish offer a natural foot massage as you soak. You'll have a few hours to swim, relax at the bar with a beer or soft drink, and chat before the drive back to your hotel or airport in the late afternoon. The whole day runs nine to twelve hours depending on traffic and how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel or airport.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to Materuni Waterfalls and the coffee tour.
• participation in traditional coffee roasting.
• lunch and fresh fruits at Materuni.
• entry to Chemka Hotspring.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 08:30

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kibo Mawenzi Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the coffee explanation and cultural details comfortably. This is a private tour, meaning only your group participates, no joining strangers, and the pace lets you spend as long as you want at the waterfall or the hot spring before heading back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does the coffee tour actually involve?

You learn how Chagga coffee grows from seed to harvest, then participate in the traditional roasting and brewing process yourself. The explanation and hands-on work take about an hour, ending with fresh coffee and lunch.

How long is the hike to Materuni Waterfall?

The hike is a morning activity through tropical rainforest. The itinerary notes two hours of travel time to reach the attraction, though the hike duration itself varies by pace and fitness level.

What is Chemka Hotspring like?

Chemka Hotspring is a natural pool surrounded by palm and fig trees with clear, warm water. Small fish in the spring nibble your feet, and you can swim, relax, and order drinks at the bar for several hours before heading back.

Does the tour include meals?

Lunch and fresh fruits are served at Materuni after the coffee experience. Drinks at Chemka Hotspring are available at the bar. Beer and soft drinks are not included but can be purchased.