1-Day Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Arusha

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic nature walk through the lush rainforest on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • 02 Visit the spectacular Materuni Waterfall, a stunning 70-meter waterfall.
  • 03 Explore local coffee, banana, and avocado farms and experience authentic village life.
  • 04 Relax and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Chemka Hot Springs.

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a nature walk through lush rainforest and local coffee, banana, and avocado farms to Materuni Waterfall, a stunning 70-meter cascade. Afterwards, continue to Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs to relax and swim in the warm, crystal-clear waters before returning to your hotel.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Arusha
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Springs

This impressive waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, plunging 70 meters of crystal-clear glacier water into its basin. The scenic path to Materuni Waterfall, situated at 2,500 meters above sea level, winds through valleys and hills covered in tropical rainforest and past coffee, banana, and avocado "shambas," the Kiswahili word for farms.

After visiting the waterfall, you will enjoy a local lunch before departing for Chemka Hot Springs. The drive to the hot springs is bumpy and winding, taking more than 40 minutes, but along the way you can admire the beautiful scenery and glimpse authentic Tanzanian life. Upon arrival at Chemka Hot Springs, you can swim, relax, enjoy the sun, and have lunch. If you wish, a barbecue can be prepared while you swim.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light clothing and a swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera or phone
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Extra clothes for after swimming
  • Personal medications (if needed)

Know before you go

  • Expect a mix of walking, village experience, and swimming in hot springs.
  • The hike to Materuni Waterfall is on uneven paths, so basic fitness helps.
  • You will be in a cool, green rainforest near Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Swimming is allowed at Chemka Hot Springs, so bring swimwear.
  • Local guides are usually included and help explain culture and nature.
  • Expect simple village facilities, not luxury amenities.
  • Weather can change quickly, so a light rain jacket can be useful.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began.

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