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Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee & Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip in Tanzania

1-day private safari

Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee & Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip

Waterfall, coffee and turquoise springs — the best non-safari day out of Arusha.

From

$130

USD per person

Duration

1 days / 0 nights

Parks

Materuni village, Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs

Group

Private departure — 1 to 7 guests

A complete change of scenery from the savannah. Materuni village sits in the green Chagga foothills of Kilimanjaro, where families have grown coffee for generations. You walk through banana and coffee shambas to a waterfall that drops from a fern-covered cliff, roast and pound your own coffee with the village, eat a traditional Tanzanian lunch, and then float in the impossibly clear turquoise water of the Kikuletwa hot springs on the way home.

Best for
Volunteers, families, non-safari days, travellers acclimatising before Kilimanjaro
Best months
Year-round; the waterfall is fullest March–May and November
Accommodation options
Day trip — no overnight

Day-by-day itinerary

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    Materuni, coffee, lunch and Chemka hot springs

    Pick-up at 07:00 in Arusha and the drive towards Moshi and up into Materuni village. A guided walk of roughly 45 minutes through coffee and banana plantations to the waterfall, with time to swim in the cold plunge pool below. Back in the village for the full Chagga coffee experience — picking, peeling, roasting and pounding to the traditional song — followed by a hot local lunch. In the afternoon we drive to the Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs to swim in the warm turquoise pools under the fig trees, returning to Arusha around 18:30.

    Meals: Traditional Tanzanian lunch, coffee tasting

What's included

  • Private transport with an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • Materuni waterfall and village entrance fees
  • Local Chagga guide and the coffee tour with tasting
  • Traditional hot lunch in Materuni village
  • Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs entrance fee
  • Drinking water throughout the day
  • 10% of your payment donated to the Fruitful Orphanage

Not included

  • Accommodation before or after the day trip
  • Travel and medical insurance (required)
  • Tips for your guide and the village hosts
  • Extra drinks, snacks and souvenirs (coffee to take home)
  • Towel and swimwear for the waterfall and springs

How payment works

No payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in US dollars. A 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates, and the balance is payable on arrival in Arusha in cash USD or by transfer. Once your safari is paid, 10% of the total is transferred to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation.

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Materuni & Chemka Day safari FAQ

How much does the Materuni & Chemka Day safari cost?
The Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee & Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip starts at $130 per person. Prices are in US dollars and include entry and government fees, a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, lunch and pick-up in Arusha.
What is included in the Materuni & Chemka Day price?
Private transport with an English-speaking driver-guide; Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha; Materuni waterfall and village entrance fees; Local Chagga guide and the coffee tour with tasting; Traditional hot lunch in Materuni village; Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs entrance fee. International flights, your Tanzania visa, travel insurance, drinks and tips are not included.
Which parks does the Materuni & Chemka Day safari visit?
Materuni village, Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs — over 1 day and 0 nights starting and ending in Arusha.
When is the best time to do the Materuni & Chemka Day safari?
Year-round; the waterfall is fullest March–May and November
How many people share the safari vehicle?
Private departure — 1 to 7 guests You always have a window seat in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
How hard is the walk to Materuni waterfall?
It is about 45 minutes each way on a village path that can be muddy and slippery after rain. Any reasonably fit person can do it in trainers or light hiking shoes; bring a change of clothes if you plan to swim.
Can I do Materuni and Chemka hot springs in the same day?
Yes — that is exactly how we run it. Waterfall and coffee tour in the morning, lunch in the village, then the drive to the Kikuletwa (Chemka) springs in the afternoon, back in Arusha around 18:30.
Do I need park fees for this trip?
No national park fees apply. The price already covers the Materuni village and waterfall fees, the local Chagga guide, the coffee tour and the Chemka hot springs entrance.
How do I book and how does the 10% donation work?
Send an enquiry — no payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in USD, a 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates and the balance is paid on arrival in Arusha. Once the safari is paid, 10% of the total goes to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation of the transfer.

Questions about dates, group size or combining this with volunteering? We answer within 24 hours from Arusha.

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