7 Waterfall Tours in Kilimanjaro, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

1.Village Walk, Coffee Tour, Waterfall, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $87Our pick

Spend eight hours in Materuni village with a private guide, hiking to an 80-meter waterfall, eating a Chagga lunch, and making coffee by hand. Guides such as Hudhaifa and Francis have helped make the day lively and informative. Pickup is available from Moshi, Arusha, or either nearby airport.

“We had an amazing time on our trip to Maturuni Village! Our guide was always ready to explain the things we saw along the way. The waterfall was incredibly beautiful and powerful. We could have spent hours just watching it and listening to the sound of the water. The path to the waterfall was full of lush vegetation, exactly what a tropical forest looks like. The hike was easy, and it was totally worth it. Our Swahili lunch was tasty and full of vegetables, and it was easy to digest! The coffee experience was the best we've ever had! We danced and sang with the plantation workers while we ground…”

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2.Maasai Village Visit, Waterfalls, & Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 11 hours · from $185

Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Materuni for a guided waterfall walk, Chagga lunch, coffee-making, and local songs. Then visit a Maasai village near Kilimanjaro Airport for dances, fire-making, beadwork, houses, cattle, and bush skills. Guides such as Mpemba and Milton are praised for patience and care.

“Gutes Angebot War Einzelperson, ich dachte eine Gruppe. Bitte informieren sie die/den Teilnehmer am Vortag”

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3.Marangu waterfall & Coffee making Cultural Tour | Burigi Chato Safaris CO LTD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $150Top rated

Spend a full day around Marangu on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. You’ll visit Ndoro Waterfalls, process and roast coffee, enter Chagga Underground Caves, and eat a traditional lunch. The tour begins at 8:00 am in Arusha, lasts about eight hours, and can include hotel pickup by request. Geoffrey is mentioned in the tour feedback, though guides are not assigned by name.

“Do you real want to know more about the chagga tribe, I visited the chagga escaping caves, it was so amazing and somethings I though am gonna come closer with. It was just a day trip but with a lot of funny”

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4.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 with a local guide. Hike to Marangu’s Ndoro and Monjo waterfalls, learn Chagga coffee making, sample banana beer, then swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The route is long, the waterfall trail can be slippery, and views of Kilimanjaro depend on the clouds.

“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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5.Mt. Kilimanjaro Day hike Materuni waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Travel from Moshi to Materuni village for a guided waterfall walk, Chagga food, coffee roasting, and preparation. The private tour costs $180 per person, includes transport and entry, and may add Chemka, also called Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Guides such as Juneid and Seti are praised for friendly service.

“"Thrilled with the Kilimanjaro private day hike to Materuni Waterfall and Hot Spring by Kilipath African Safaris! Seamless logistics, a personalized guide, and stunning landscapes made it a highlight of my Tanzanian journey. Materuni Waterfall aRead more”

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6.Kilimanjaro Waterfalls Hike & Moshi Hot Springs Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $160

Start with pickup in Arusha around 8am and head toward Kilimanjaro for a guided waterfall hike, village visit, coffee experience, and picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint. Emmanuel and Kombo may lead the day, then you continue to Chemka Hot Springs before returning through Moshi to Arusha. Private transport, hotel pickup, and a baby car seat are available.

“Very well organized, excellent and very knowledgeable guides. Takes a short hike to waterfall (doesn't require being very fit) which is gorgeous and you can climb behind it and jump to the most refreshing water. Hot springs part was a lot of fuRead more”

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7.1 Day Kilimanjaro forest (mambori waterfalls).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $160

Set out from Arusha or Moshi with private guide Livingstone for an eight-hour hike through Kilimanjaro forest. You’ll pass coffee plantations, hear the story of Chief Meli, search for local plants and animals, and reach 80-meter Mambori Waterfall. Lunch, snacks, and round-trip pickup are part of the day’s appeal.

“Mambori Waterfalls, located near Old Moshi in Kilimanjaro, is a stunning natural gem that captivates visitors with its serene beauty. The falls cascade gracefully over rocky cliffs, surrounded by lush greenery, creating a picturesque setting fRead more”

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