Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs
Description
Materuni is located under the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early morning then head to Moshi. The village is surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforests giving you a scenic view of the city. Visitors will also get to explore the cultural heritage of the Chagga people such as banana beer and coffee roasted traditionally, you can join in the coffee-making process to its final. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a good place for a refreshing swim after the hike but it depends on the weather. You will have your lunch and fresh fruits at Materuni after a cup of coffee. After Materuni you will move to Kikuletwa hot spring with a fantastic pool with warm water and fish in it offering a free legs massage. You will have a few hours to relax, chat, and swim while having a beer/soft drink before heading back to your hotel or airport.
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Itinerary
Materuni Waterfall is one of the Waterfalls in Kilimanjaro Region, North East Tanzania favoring Day trips. It is found in the village of Materuni on the edge of the Kilimanjaro mountain reserve. The waterfall is blessed with a great view of the tropical rainforest, coffee plantations, bananas, and avocados.
Coffee Excursion; In this visit, you will get enough explanation on how coffee is grown from its zero age to when it is used as a drink. They have all facilities to help with lesson reinforcement. The explanation takes about one hour. You can participate in the making process together with local dances and songs then you will finally have some cups of fresh coffee made as they prepare a delicious lunch buffet with some fresh fruits for you.
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Northern Tanzania to relax. After Materuni we will drive to the hotspring. The spring is surrounded by palm and fig trees with winding roots. Blue Monkeys can often be observed in the trees in the morning, whilst the crystal clear water invites you to a refreshing bath. Enjoy a wonderful day trip in the sun dozing, playful activities with friends at the small bar and swimming as you have some bottles of beer or soda. In the late afternoon, we will return relaxed to the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is out of our pick-up locations, kindly check with us earlier through WhatsApp or email to avoid inconveniences.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please have Hiking shoes,towel & a swimwear
- This day trip requires good weather. It can be cancelled due to poor weather, however you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- Kindly share your whatsapp number for an easy communication during the pick-up.
- Casuals, loose fitting clothing is recommended in the hot seasons, along with your jacket in the cold seasons
Reviews(52)
Booked this and so much was poor information. Travel time was far greater. But worse the hiking road was wet and like ice. The volcanic soil when wet became extremely slippery. The 45 minute hike became a 2 hour hike with a high risk of falling. There should be a disclaimer about the risk of weather. From Arusha, this became a 2hr+ ride out and a 2 + hour hike. Nothing like the description.
We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide Johnny was a winner. He was very social, funny, informative. The falls were breathtaking. Definitely worth it if you're around!!!
We had a fantastic experience with Kareem as our driver and guide to the Materuni Waterfalls, the local coffee farm, and the Chemka Hot Springs! We started the day at Materuni after a lovely transfer there with Kareem. Our local guide Gody (Fetty) was full of knowledge of the local Chaga traditions and foods. He was also very funny and a great photographer. The hike to the waterfalls wasn’t overly difficult, but you will need to walk on some logs and use a walking stick. It is quite muddy so I would highly recommend you wear the rain boots they suggest because your shoes will get quite dirty. After the hike the Chaga tribe made us lunch specializing in banana flavors and offered locally made banana beer, wine, and schnapps. The coffee tour was very fun with song and dance. The local children took videos and photos and their photography skills were crazy good! The coffee was very good. After the waterfalls, our driver then took us to Chemka hot springs where our feet were tickled by little fish and we got to go on a swing into the water. The place was very beautiful and serene. Kareem went far above and beyond and took us to a local food spot called Uzunguni City Park for dinner and we tried some local dishes called Chipsi mayai with goat. Kareem really was the highlight of our tour as he provided a lot of local knowledge about each place and he took us to an ATM when needed and to dinner. We are so glad we took this tour and we highly recommend it to anyone!
We had an incredible day with Enock visiting the Materuni Waterfalls and the Hot Springs. From start to finish, everything was perfect! Enock was extremely punctual and incredibly friendly. He explained so much to us, always checked in to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves, and even taught us a bit of Swahili. We had a great time in the car, listening to music and chatting. He reliably took us to all our destinations. The hike to the waterfalls was beautiful – it took about 1.5 hours round trip and really wasn't hard to do. Enock also asked repeatedly whether the pace was right or whether we should slow down. Afterward, we learned about the coffee production process and even got to make our own coffee, which was a fantastic and fun experience. The food was amazing – plenty of it and very delicious! There were always enough drinks and snacks available. At the Hot Springs, we even went for a swim. Enock took great care of us there as well, helping us into the water and explaining where it was safe to swim. We had so much fun, and it was both an educational and truly enjoyable day. There is absolutely nothing to criticize – we highly recommend this tour and Enock as a guide!
The trip was fantastic. We visited the village and the waterfalls as well as the hot springs. We took beautiful moments and pictures with us and the whole experience was unique. Our guide Enock was excellent. Very good professional communicative and good kid. We felt very comfortable with him and helped us in all the moments of the trip.
This tour was very interesting, fun and well organized. Our guide/driver Enock was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He realized that I like plants so he made every effort to point out the trees, plants and vegetables for me and explained their use and qualities. Great guide. The hike to the falls was great, we enjoyed it. The coffee experience very interesting, the food was more than abundant for our small group. And to top it off the visit to the hot springs was great to finish the day. The springs are not hot, but very clean and enjoyable. I recommend this full day tour if you are in Arusha. The day before our tour the company contacted me with all the information and things we needed to know and bring. Well done. Thank you Enock for making this tour so much fun.
The day trip was amazing, Joel was such a great guide! We had a day full of laughs and learnt a lot about the area as well as some more Swahili for our vocabulary. Everything was clear on timing and there was wifi available in the car rides between stops which was great. Joel was also very friendly with all the locals and even friends with most of them he even got to have lunch with us which was great
The trip was really great. We had an amazing day with our guide Enock starting with a hike to the Materuni waterfalls which were really impressive, having lunch at the Materuni village with the great experience to learn everything about the process of roasting coffee and enjoying a cup of our owned roasted and brewed coffee. Afterwards we drove to the Chemka Hot Springs to relax in the water and enjoy the beautiful nature. We would definitely recommend the trip. Enock was a great guide, he was very friendly, explained everything we wanted to know about Tanzania, the Arusha region and stopped at many spots for amazing pictures! Thank you again, we had a wonderful day! :)
I recently enjoyed a 4-day private safari tour with Nkollo Tours, which included visits to Materuni Waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The experience was unforgettable, offering breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion, and exceptional service. Materuni Waterfalls showcased nature's beauty, the coffee tour provided insights into Tanzanian culture, and Kikuletwa Hot Springs offered rejuvenation. Nkollo Tours' knowledgeable guides ensured a memorable and safe journey, making it a highly recommended safari adventure.
Me and my friend were alone with the guide for all day. It was amazing. Very friendly guide and very receptive to all our demand. Very good tour and very well planned
