Tanzania · Waterfall Tours

1-Day Kilimanjaro Excursion from Arusha with Waterfalls and Hot Springs

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Relish the refreshing Materuni Waterfalls
  • 02 Experience an authentic local coffee tour with the community
  • 03 Swim in the lukewarm waters of Kikuletwa Hot Springs
  • 04 Explore the Kilimanjaro area on a full-day trip from Arusha

This one-day trip from Arusha to Kilimanjaro offers the chance to visit the famous Materuni Waterfalls, experience how coffee is processed by the locals, and engage with the community along the way. The excursion ends with time to swim in the lukewarm waters of Kikuletwa Hot Springs, making it a varied day of nature, culture, and relaxation.

Drive to Kikuletwa Hot Springs to enjoy the lukewarm temperate waters while swimming with the "Garra Rufa" fish, which give you a free pedicure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Kikuletwa Hot Springs

  • Have breakfast and meet your tour guide in Arusha to begin the tour.
  • Leave for Materuni Waterfalls at around 7:30 am, driving for 2 hours through the villages of Kishumundu, Kilimanjaro.
  • Arrive at the village office for registration.
  • Walk to the waterfalls for 40 minutes, followed by a coffee tour.
  • Drive to Kikuletwa Hot Springs to enjoy the lukewarm temperate waters while swimming with the "Garra Rufa" fish, which give you a free pedicure. You will have the option to have your lunch at the waterfalls or at the hot springs.
  • Head back to Arusha.
Materuni Waterfalls, local coffee tour near Mount Kilimanjaro, Kikuletwa Hot Springs

Where this trip takes you

Materuni Waterfalls, local coffee tour near Mount Kilimanjaro, Kikuletwa Hot Springs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • English-speaking Kilimanjaro driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Lunch
  • Drinks

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: USD 15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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