Private Tour to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour, Kikuletwa Hot Springs & Maasai Safari
🌿 What Is This Private Tour All About?
This private tour is a full-day experience that includes:
- A guided visit to Materuni Waterfalls
- An interactive coffee-making tour with locals
- Swimming in Kikuletwa Hot Springs (also called “Maji Moto”)
- Visit a Traditional Maasai Village
- Private Tour Experience
- Breathtaking Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, Hot Springs & Maasai Tour
This private tour takes you to Materuni Waterfalls, a local coffee farm, Kikuletwa Hot Springs, and a Maasai village—all in one day. It’s a fun mix of nature, culture, and relaxation.
🏞️ Stop 1: Materuni Waterfalls – A Hidden Gem
Materuni Waterfalls is located in a small Chagga village near Moshi, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Why Visit Materuni Waterfalls?
It’s one of the tallest waterfalls in the area (about 80 meters high)
You’ll enjoy a short hike through banana and coffee farms
The view is breathtaking—you can even see Kilimanjaro on clear days!
The hike is about 45 minutes, not too hard, but make sure to wear good shoes. When you reach the waterfall, you can take photos, relax, and even dip your feet in the cool water.
Tip: Bring a light jacket or towel—the mist from the waterfall can get you wet!
☕ Stop 2: Coffee Tour – Make Your Own Cup from Bean to Brew
After visiting the waterfall, you’ll walk to a local Chagga family’s home for a traditional coffee-making tour.
What Will You Do?
Learn how to pick, dry, roast, and grind coffee beans
Help prepare the beans using traditional tools
Sing local Chagga songs while pounding the beans
Drink the freshest coffee you’ve ever had!
This is not just a tour—it’s an experience! You’ll laugh, sing, and learn how important coffee is to the people living around Kilimanjaro.
🏊 Stop 3: Kikuletwa Hot Springs – A Natural Pool in the Middle of Nowhere
After your coffee and lunch, your guide will drive you to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka Hot Springs.
What’s Special About It?
It’s a beautiful oasis with crystal-clear, warm water
You can swim, float, and relax in the natural spring
There are rope swings, picnic spots, and small food stalls
The water is clean, blue, and surrounded by tall trees. It’s the perfect place to relax your muscles after walking and hiking. Don’t forget your swimwear and a towel!
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🛖 Stop 4: Maasai Village Visit – Meet the Warriors of Tanzania
Before heading back, the final stop is a visit to a real Maasai village near the hot springs.
What Can You Expect?
Meet Maasai elders and families
Learn about their culture, traditions, and daily life
See their colorful clothes, dances, and handmade jewelry
Visit their traditional houses (called “manyattas”)
The Maasai are very proud of their culture and love to share it. You’ll learn how they live without modern things, how they take care of cattle, and how they protect their land.
Important: This is a respectful cultural experience, not a show. Please listen carefully and ask polite questions.
🗓️ Sample Itinerary (Full-Day Tour)
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 AM | Pick-up from Moshi/Arusha hotel |
| 9:30 AM | Arrive at Materuni, hike to waterfall |
| 11:00 AM | Coffee-making experience |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch with local Chagga family |
| 2:30 PM | Drive to Kikuletwa Hot Springs |
| 3:30 PM | Swim and relax at the hot springs |
| 5:00 PM | Visit nearby Maasai village |
| 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Drop-off back at hotel |
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Our tours are top-notch but give you great value. The price we tell you upfront covers most of the costs for one person, like flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
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Popular questions about Private Tour to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour, Kikuletwa Hot Springs & Maasai
This is a full-day tour, usually lasting 8 to 10 hours, including travel time.
The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, with pickup and drop-off included.
The hike is moderate, about 45 minutes to 1 hour each way. Some areas can be slippery, but it’s suitable for most visitors.
The water is about 1 to 3 meters deep, with clear blue water perfect for swimming.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes, light clothing, and bring a swimsuit for the hot springs. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.
Yes, but the water is very cold! Most people prefer swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs instead.
You’ll experience traditional coffee-making with the Chagga people, from roasting to grinding, and even enjoy a fresh cup of locally grown Arabica coffee.
Yes, there are basic changing rooms and restrooms near the hot springs.
Yes, it’s best to bring your own towel and swimwear for the hot springs.
You’ll learn about Maasai traditions, their unique way of life, traditional dances, and how they build their homes (bomas).
Yes, it’s a family-friendly tour, and children will love the waterfall, hot springs, and Maasai cultural experience.
The tour includes transport, a professional guide, entrance fees, lunch, coffee tour, Maasai village visit, and drinking water.
Yes, a local lunch is provided, usually featuring Tanzanian dishes like rice, beans, and grilled meat.
The tour can be done year-round, but the best time is during the dry season (June to October & January to February) when the trails are dry.
Bring comfortable shoes, a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, and extra cash for souvenirs or tips.
Yes! This is a private tour, so we can adjust it based on your interests. Just let us know your preferences in advance
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