Our 8 Favourite Hot Springs in Tanzania

1.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

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

Spend a full day with a private guide such as Balthazary, Frank, Enock, Eliis, or Victor, hiking to an 80-meter waterfall, making coffee with Chagga villagers, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, and admission are included, but expect mud, a bumpy drive, and a long day.

“Amazing excursion! We only had one free day in Kilimanjaro and we're so happy we chose this activity. I cannot say enough nice things about Balthazary. He was an amazing driver and guide. Showed up early for our 6:30am pickup. ProviRead more”

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

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

Spend a full day near Kilimanjaro hiking to Materuni Waterfalls, learning Chagga coffee traditions, roasting beans, and swimming at Chemka, also called Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup and a private group are included. The hike can be strenuous, and the bumpy road to the springs means you should allow closer to 10 to 12 hours than six.

“Had a great time, everything is really nice and the coffee tour was fun and interesting. Owen is a great guide and always made sure that I was having a good time.”

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3.Arusha or Moshi : Hot Spring, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 8 - 13 hours · from $53Best value

Pair a 40-minute hike to Materuni Waterfall with a traditional Chagga coffee lesson and a swim in Chemka Hot Springs. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, village walk, lunch, and entry fees for selected options. Guides such as Zach, Ezra, Evance, Emmanue, and Jacqueline have led recent departures.

“The hot spring and the waterfall are both truly worth experiencing. The lunch at the Coffee Farm was delicious, and the whole trip was well organized.”

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4.Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hot Springs, &/Or Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · from $70

From Moshi or Arusha, follow a local guide such as Imran, Moses, Asyeri, or David to Materuni Falls, a traditional coffee workshop, and Chemka’s clear spring waters. The day includes transport, entry fees, lunch, coffee, swimming, and a chance to see a chameleon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring swimwear.

“Everything very well organized! Imra was amazing and very helpful provinding cultural information throughout the day. I trully recommend.”

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

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

Spend 9 to 12 hours with a private guide such as Benson visiting Materuni Waterfalls, learning coffee production in a mountain village, eating a buffet lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Hotel or airport pickup, admission, water, soda, and alcoholic drinks are included.

“Matenuri Falls was spectacular, and seeing the coffee process and lunch in the mountain-side village was an experience to remember. Benson made everything we did even better with his knowledge and assistance.”

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6.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 Tanzanian lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup, lunch, coffee, and cold drinks are included. The private format lets your group set the pace, though you should be ready for a moderate hike and a long day.

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7.Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $59

Leave Moshi by private vehicle for Chemka Hot Springs, about an hour away. Swim in clear geothermal water, enjoy a packed lunch under the trees, and return after roughly six hours. Guide Gilly has been praised for friendly service, photos, and a helpful coffee stop.

“I went in the morning on a weekday and it was a very nice and quiet place. Around noon more and more people showed up, so if you want quietness the mornings is the time to go. If you enjoy action and people around, you should go in the afRead more”

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8.Materuni waterfall – coffee tour OR Chemka hot spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $70

From Moshi, walk about 40 minutes through Materuni Village to an 80-meter waterfall, learn how coffee is processed, then relax in Chemka’s warm geothermal pools. The private tour includes transport, an English-speaking driver-guide, lunch, water, village fees, and pickup. Confirm whether both stops are included in your chosen booking.

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