The Coffee Shortlist: 15 Coffee and Waterfall Trips in Arusha

1.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend a full day between Arusha, Moshi, and Kilimanjaro country. Hike to an 80-meter Materuni waterfall, learn to roast and grind Chagga coffee, eat lunch in the village, and swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Private guides such as Baltazary, Frank, Enock, Andrew, and Victor are praised for local knowledge and friendly service.

“An amazing day! Our guide, Enock, was just the best guide we could ask for. He was so knowledgeable about everything and we had great conversation/top banter across the whole day. The hike up to the waterfalls can be a little challenging sRead more”

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2.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95

Start with a hike through Materuni village to a waterfall, then learn to roast and prepare local coffee before driving to Chemka Hot Springs for a swim. Pickup, private groups, and mobile tickets are offered. Owen is named as one possible guide. Plan for a long day, since rough roads and the hike can push the outing beyond the advertised six to nine hours.

“My guide was great! Scenery was magnificent, and the springs are a great refreshing way to refresh after the hike. Its a bumpy ride. But well worth it. The ONLY warning I would give is despite what is listed, this is not a 4-6 hour tour. Its 10-12. I looked at 4-6 hours and told myself "no way" and I was right. So this is your entire day. But well worth it.”

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3.Maasai village visit, Materuni waterfalls & coffee experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $154

Start with a Maasai-led visit to Rundugai, then head to Materuni for a Chagga lunch, banana wine, and hands-on coffee making with song and dance. A guide such as Pemba, Mpemba, or Alfred accompanies you on the day. Finish with a 45-minute to one-hour hike to Materuni Waterfalls.

“Mpemba picked us up from our lodge, and we had a great day exploring. We were in Moshi a few days before starting a trek up Kilimanjaro. We appreciated the tidbits of information along the way. The hike to the waterfall was gorgeous. Be prRead more”

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4.Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour from Moshi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Pick up from your Moshi hotel and visit Materuni village for a hands-on Chagga coffee experience, then hike about 30 minutes to a 90-meter waterfall. Guides such as Elly and Benjamin lead the outing, which includes lunch, entry fees, coffee tasting, and time to swim. The private tour lasts about seven hours.

“The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee tour was amazing; a lifetime experience that will stay with us forever. K.L.M. Safari’s was incredible; they took great lengths to ensure we were always taken care. Rama and the local tour agent were great, very aRead more”

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5.Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, and Hotsprings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $100

Spend 10.5 hours near Kilimanjaro hiking to Materuni Falls, learning to roast local coffee, eating lunch in the village, and swimming at a warm-water spring. English-speaking guides such as Frank, Enock, Baltazar, and David lead small groups of up to seven. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“Great day out near Arusha! Be prepared for quite some driving, but our driver and guide Balthazar did a great job making us feel comfortable and helping us have a great time. Everything from waterfall hike through the coffee experience, including lunch, and then the springs was fantastic (only beware at the springs, the guide there asked for a high tip…).”

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6.Materuni Waterfalls, Visiting Chagga Village, CoffeeTour Kikuletwa Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $100

Spend a full day from Arusha or Moshi with an English-speaking guide, walking through Materuni Village to its waterfall, preparing Chagga coffee, tasting local food and banana beer, then swimming at Kikuletwa Hotsprings. The private tour costs $100 per person and includes lunch, entrance fees, and pickup arrangements.

“Die Wanderung führte uns durch eine atemberaubende Landschaft am Fuße des Kilimandscharos und war jeden Schritt wert. Der Wasserfall, die Kaffeebauern und ihr Kaffee, das tolle Mittagessen und das Bananenbier und auch die warme Badequelle waren sensationell. Unser Guide hat uns toll durch den Tag begleitet. Sehr zu empfehlen! 👍🏻”

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7.Materuni waterfalls,coffee tour & Kikuletwa(Chemka)Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $100

Spend 9 to 12 hours exploring the Moshi area with a private guide from Nkollo Tours&Safaris. Walk to Materuni Waterfalls, learn how coffee is grown and prepared, enjoy a local buffet lunch, then swim at Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, Hot Springs. Guide Benson is praised for his clear English and helpful approach.

“This excursion was one for the books. We absolutely loved spending the day with our tour guide Benson. He taught us so much about the places we visited, and he made great company. The hot springs were stunning, calm, and refreshing. We Read more”

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8.Coffee Farm and Mangalia Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours with a local guide such as Frank or Hosea learning how Tanzanian coffee moves from tree to cup. Enjoy fresh fruit, coffee, mountain views, and banana wine before walking to Mangalia Waterfalls. The small group, capped at four people, allows time for questions and a swim.

“Our excursion to the Mt Mure and coffee place was amazing! Frank, our personal guide, was all that I hoped for. He was extremely helpful with helping my 80 year old mother get up and down from the hills getting to the waterfall. 10/10”

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9.6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,250

Travel in a pop-up-roof safari jeep with up to six clients, a guide-driver and chef. You’ll search for elephants in Tarangire, spend two days around the Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, visit Lake Manyara, then hike to Materuni Waterfalls and join a Chagga coffee experience. Camping, meals, park fees and pickup are included.

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10.Hidden Arusha Waterfall, Coffee & Village Tour (All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend 4 to 8 hours with local guides such as Anderson, Praylord, Freddie, and Prosper, visiting Mount Meru farms, making coffee, tasting honey and spices, eating a traditional buffet lunch, swimming at Mangalia Waterfalls, and viewing Arusha from Akheri. Pickup is offered, and only your group participates.

“This was an amazing tour and very informative on how coffee is made. Anderson our guide was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour”

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11.Kilimanjaro: Maasai Village Visit, Waterfalls, & Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 11 hours · from $185

You’ll visit Materuni village and its 80-meter waterfall, share a Chagga lunch, make coffee by hand, then meet the Maasai community at Rundugai. Private transport, guides, meals, water, entrance fees, and the village contribution are included. Guides such as Mpemba and Milton are noted for patient, caring service.

“Our driver was great,explained everything to us with patience and kindness. We got to know amazing people,try super good food and see great views”

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12.Waterfall, coffee tour & hot springs – lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $99

Spend a full day with guide Frank visiting Materuni Waterfall, learning to roast coffee with local teacher Sam, eating a traditional lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup, drinks, admission, and lunch are included. The private format suits couples, families, and solo visitors who want a flexible day near Arusha and Moshi.

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13.Materuni Waterfalls, Hot Springs and/or Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $53

Start with pickup in Arusha or Moshi, then hike to 85-meter Materuni Waterfall with a local guide. Learn Arabica coffee preparation, eat a Tanzanian lunch, and finish swimming at Chemka, also listed as Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Guides such as Johnson and Aron provide English commentary throughout the day.

“This excursion was absolutely beautiful. The communication was great and everything was as described. We learned lots about the culture as we hiked and then had a delicious lunch and ended the day swimming in the hot spring. It was our first day in Tanzania and a beautiful introduction to the country.”

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14.Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee making Cultural Tour | BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS LTD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $166

Spend about six hours on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes, visiting Materuni village, learning to roast and prepare coffee with local Chagga hosts, and hiking about 45 minutes to a tall waterfall. Lunch, fees, a guide, and private car are included. Pickup is offered from Arusha, with guides such as Martin or Gabriel associated with the experience.

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15.Materuni Waterfall Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Springs Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $80

Spend about 10 hours exploring Materuni Waterfall and Chagga village life, with a guided forest hike, hands-on coffee preparation, traditional lunch and dancing, then a swim at Chemka Hot Springs. Christian is one guide named in the tour information. Pickup, private transport, a guide, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

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