Hot Springs in Arusha: 7 Priced, Timed and Ranked

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 8 - 13 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend a full day near Kilimanjaro with a local English-speaking guide. Hike through Materuni Village to an 80-meter waterfall, learn Chagga coffee traditions, and swim in Chemka’s clear warm springs. The tour runs from Arusha or Moshi, includes lunch, and may be booked with selected stops included.

“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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2.Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, and Hotsprings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $100

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Materuni Village, hiking to a waterfall, roasting Tanzanian coffee, eating a local lunch, and swimming at Chemka’s warm spring. English-speaking guides such as Frank, Enock, Baltazar, and Musa lead small groups of up to seven. Wear shoes with grip, pack swimwear and a towel, and expect a long day with rough roads.

“Such lovely wild place the materuni village! Absolutely recommended!”

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3.Waterfall, coffee tour & hot springs – lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $99Top rated

Spend about 12 hours with guide Frank visiting Materuni Waterfall, learning to roast coffee with local host Sam, eating a traditional lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, hot springs. Pickup, drinks, admission, lunch, and private transport are included.

“Today we had booked a tour for the falls, coffee workshop and to go to the hot springs.”

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4.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 guides such as Johnson or Aron, hike through village and coffee-growing country, learn bean-to-cup preparation, eat a Tanzanian lunch, then swim at Chemka Hot Springs. The full outing takes 5 to 10 hours and includes transport, guide, food, and entry fees.

“This excursion was absolutely beautiful. The communication was great and everything was as described. We learned lots about the culture as we hiked and then had a delicious lunch and ended the day swimming in the hot spring. It was our first day in Tanzania and a beautiful introduction to the country.”

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

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

Travel from Arusha to Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, with Kingstone Asilia guides such as Saleh and Ozil. Swim in clear, comfortably warm spring water, try the rope swing, relax beside the pool, and add a fresh home-cooked lunch for 20,000 TSH. Pickup, entry, and drinking water are included.

“Awesome day, Saleh was an amazing tour guide. Definitely recommend the provided lunch and coffee add ons. Saleh and his brothers not only showed us the sights but also helped us get up to speed on the language. Super laid back day with great company.”

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6.Waterfalls, Coffee, Hotsprings, Food Cuisine, & Serval Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $350

You’ll travel from Arusha with a private guide to Materuni Waterfalls, roast organic coffee with Chagga hosts, eat a local buffet, swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs, and visit a serval wildlife sanctuary near Moshi. Guides including Andrew, Justin, and Eli are noted for warm service, clear explanations, and hands-on help.

“A great experience with moorland safaris, a Guide with a lot of knowledge. Explains the history of his country very well. A beautiful waterfall, and thanks to Eli I was able to make my coffee while dancing !”

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7.Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $75

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Arusha or Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where you can swim in clear, warm pools beneath acacia trees. An English or Swahili-speaking guide leads the way, with time for photos, local snacks, and a relaxed countryside stop. The drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.

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