Where to Book: the 15 Best Tanzania Spa Experiences

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.Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Hot Springs and/or Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Materuni Waterfall with an English-speaking guide such as Johnson or Aron. Walk through village paths, learn coffee preparation from bean to cup, eat a home-style Tanzanian lunch, then swim at Chemka Hot Spring. The full outing takes about 5 to 10 hours, depending on your chosen option.

“We had such fun on this journey with our guide Johnson! The Materuni waterfall is spectacular!! The coffee tour was educational and highly entertaining! Lunch was delicious, authentic cooking that won’t be duplicated in a hotel restaurant.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Materuni Waterfall Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Springs Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $80

Spend about 10 hours exploring Materuni Waterfall and village life, with a guided forest hike, hands-on Chagga coffee making, traditional food and dances, then warm-water swimming at Chemka Hot Springs. Private transport, lunch, guide, fees, and taxes are included. Pickup and mobile tickets are available.

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11.Materuni Waterfall and Kikuletwa Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $136

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Materuni Waterfall, learning Chagga coffee traditions, eating a hot local lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. A private English-guided trip with pickup, transport, and admission included. Guides such as Emmanuel, Mercy, Sylvester, and Godwin are known for their warm, informative approach.

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12.Amazing Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Spring Day Trip | BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $100

Spend about six hours at Chemka, also called Kikuletwa, swimming in clear spring water beneath Kilimanjaro. Burigi Chato Safaris provides transport, a guide, lunch, and entrance fees. Expect a rough, winding drive, possible monkey sightings, barbecue beneath the trees, and an optional overnight campfire extension.

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13.Arusha/Moshi Hot Springs Tour (Chemka) by Kingstone Asilia

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

From central Arusha, Saleh and his team take you by comfortable vehicle to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, a turquoise natural pool reached by tarmac and rough track. Swim, use the rope swing, watch tiny fish, or relax beside the water. Optional lunch, drinks, and party-car music make this a flexible six-hour outing.

“cudowne miejsce na relaks. ciepła woda , można godzinami siedzieć w wodzie i odpoczywać”

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14.Kikuletwa Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $150

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Arusha or Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs near Boma ng’ombe. Rupia Adventure arranges private transport, with Matt, Mathias, or Emanuel involved in some tours. Swim in clear, pleasantly warm water, rest on a mattress, and enjoy a picnic if arranged.

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15.Private Tour to Marangu Waterfalls, Chagga Caves, Coffee tour & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $127

Set out from Arusha at 7:00 am for a private day in the Kilimanjaro region. Walk to Marangu’s Ndoro and Monjo waterfalls, learn how Chagga coffee is made, sample local banana beer, then swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Lunch, transport, water, drinks, and entry fees are included.

“An excellent day trip with Telly Africa Safaris. Professional and friendly team took a very good care of us. We learned a lot about history and local community, enjoyed performance and impressive views. Highly recommended!”

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