3-Day Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour from Arusha with Lake Duluti

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Materuni Waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with a local coffee tour
• 02 Swim and relax in the clear blue water of Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs
• 03 Take a short walk around the small crater lake of Lake Duluti
• 04 Enjoy a walk and swim at Napuru Waterfalls

A relaxed 3-day adventure from Arusha that combines waterfalls, hot springs, and a crater lake. Visit Materuni Waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, join a local coffee tour in the village, and swim in the clear blue water of Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs. The trip also includes Lake Duluti and Napuru Waterfalls, making it a good, low-cost option for nature lovers. You spend 2 nights in Arusha.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Materuni Waterfalls and Traditional Coffee Tour

• Pick-up: Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Arusha at about 7:00 AM.
• Drive: You drive about 3 hours to Materuni village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Walk: You walk for about 1 hour through banana and coffee farms to Materuni Waterfalls, an 80 m waterfall where you can swim.
• Activity: You then join a local coffee tour, where you pick, roast, and grind coffee the traditional way before tasting it.
• Lunch: You have a local lunch in the village.
• Drive: In the afternoon, you drive back to Arusha.
• Dinner & overnight: Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

2

Day 02

Kikuletwa Hot Springs Relaxation Day

• After breakfast: After breakfast, you drive about 3 hours to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also called Chemka.
• Activity: This is a natural oasis with clear, warm blue water, surrounded by palm trees.
• Leisure: You spend the day swimming, floating, and relaxing.
• Activity: You can use the rope swing and take photos.
• Lunch: You have a picnic lunch.
• Drive: In the afternoon, you drive back to Arusha.
• Dinner & overnight: Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

3

Day 03

Lake Duluti, Napuru Waterfalls and Departure

• After breakfast: After breakfast, you visit Lake Duluti, a small crater lake near Arusha.
• Walk: You take a short walk around the lake and can add an optional canoe ride at extra cost.
• Drive: Then you drive to Napuru Waterfalls for a walk and swim.
• Lunch: You have lunch, and then your driver drops you off at your hotel or the airport.
• End: The tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
• Private 4x4 vehicle or safari van
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Local guides at Materuni and Napuru
• Entrance fees (Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour, Kikuletwa Hot Springs, Napuru Waterfalls, Lake Duluti)
• Accommodation for 2 nights
• Meals as listed
• Drinking water
• Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Tanzania visa
• Travel and medical insurance
• Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
• Tips for driver and guides
• Canoe ride at Lake Duluti
• Personal items (towel, laundry, phone, souvenirs)
• Optional activities not listed

What to bring

• Documents and money: Passport, small Tanzanian shilling and US dollar notes for tips and entrance extras.
• Clothes: Light, quick-dry clothes, swimwear, a light jacket for the cool mornings, sun hat, and sunglasses.
• Footwear: Strong walking shoes or trainers with grip for Materuni, plus sandals or water shoes for the springs.
• Water gear: Towel, a change of clothes, and a waterproof dry bag for your phone and valuables.
• Other items: Sunscreen (reef- and water-safe), insect repellent, camera or phone, reusable water bottle, and a small day bag.
• Health: Personal medicine, hand sanitiser, and wet wipes.

Know before you go

• Fitness: Easy to moderate. The Materuni walk has some steps and slippery paths.
• Tips: Wear modest clothes in villages.
• Tips: Do not leave valuables at the pool edge.
• Tips: Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Arusha

Tour start

Arusha

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.