Escape Arusha for a full-day adventure combining nature, culture and relaxation on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel to Materuni Village, a traditional Chagga community near Moshi, where you will enjoy a scenic walk through lush farmland and coffee plantations to the impressive Materuni Waterfalls. The walk to the falls takes about 40 minutes, and the waterfall drops more than 80 metres into a natural pool. Materuni
After exploring the waterfall, return to the village for a traditional coffee experience, where you can learn how locally grown coffee is processed, roasted and prepared. A local lunch follows before continuing to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka, for an afternoon of swimming and relaxation in clear turquoise water surrounded by fig and palm trees. Materuni
This day trip is ideal for couples, families, friends and travellers looking for an active but relaxed experience outside the national parks.
Your adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Arusha and a scenic drive toward the Kilimanjaro region.
Arrive at Materuni Village, located on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, and meet your local guide before beginning a scenic walk through lush farms, banana plantations and coffee-growing areas.
The walk to Materuni Waterfalls takes approximately 40 minutes. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to Chagga culture, village life and the local plants found in this fertile mountain environment. Explorevia
At the waterfall, enjoy time for photography and take in the impressive scenery before walking back to the village.
Next, experience the traditional process of preparing Tanzanian coffee. Learn how coffee beans are grown, dried, roasted and ground before tasting a freshly prepared cup. Afterwards, enjoy a local lunch.
In the afternoon, continue to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where clear spring water forms beautiful natural pools shaded by large fig and palm trees.
Spend time swimming, relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings before beginning the drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon.
Arrive at your hotel in the evening, marking the end of your Materuni and Kikuletwa day adventure.
A clear overview of what’s included in your Mndeme Safari experience, and what to plan for separately
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Pax | Solo | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
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Price | $520 | $445 | $415 | $320 |
