The 13 Best Hot Springs in Tanzania

1.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

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

Spend about 12 hours with a private guide such as Balthazary, Frank, Enock, Andrew, Victor or Eliis, hiking to Materuni Waterfalls, making coffee with Chagga villagers, eating lunch and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Hotel pickup from Arusha or Moshi is included.

“I had an amazing tour—everything was perfect from start to finish. Victor was an exceptional tour guide, very communicative and extremely knowledgeable about Materuni. If you're considering booking a solo trip, I highly recommend it without hesitation.”

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

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

You’ll hike to Materuni Waterfalls, learn how Chagga coffee is grown and roasted, then swim at Chemka, also called Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup, a private group, and mobile tickets are included. Guide Owen is named as one possible guide, but the full day can run longer than advertised.

“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

From Arusha or Moshi, you’ll hike through Materuni’s banana farms to an 80-meter waterfall, learn coffee making at a Chagga farm, and swim in Chemka’s clear geothermal pools. English-speaking guides such as Zach, Ezra, Evance, Emmanue, and Jacqueline have led recent departures.

“Great guide, fun activity. Recommend wearing an outfit suitable for hiking to waterfall (~1 hour, can be muddy if raining). Coffee tour was super informative and food was good.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · from $70

Build your day around Materuni Falls, a hands-on coffee lesson, and Chemka’s clear, refreshing spring pools. Guides such as Imran, Moses, Asyeri, and David lead the experience in English or Swahili. Transport, lunch, entry fees, and coffee are included for $70 per person.

“Imran was an excellent guide and really made our first experience in Tanzania special”

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

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

Leave Arusha for Materuni Waterfalls, a coffee-growing village, and Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, Hot Springs. Your private guide, possibly Benson, handles transport and local context while you hike, help prepare coffee, eat lunch, and swim. Bring hiking shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“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 about 12 hours with guide Frank and the Jambo Escape team, hiking to Materuni Waterfall, roasting coffee in a village, eating a traditional lunch, and swimming at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup, drinks, admission, and lunch are included.

“Throughout my six week travels through Africa, this still stands out as one of my favorite adventures.”

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7.Materuni Waterfalls, Hot Springs and/or Coffee Tour

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

Start in Arusha or Moshi with a drive to Materuni Waterfall, then learn bean-to-cup coffee making, eat a Tanzanian lunch, and swim at Chemka Hot Springs. Guides such as Johnson and Aron add local insight, while the waterfall walk brings a little mud and adventure.

“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

Travel from Moshi to Chemka Hot Springs with a private vehicle and driver-guide, then spend several hours swimming in clear geothermal water. Hotel pickup, lunch, 1.5 liters of water, entrance fees, and return transport are included. Guide Gilly may also help with photos and local coffee stops.

“Great guide, wonderful location and lots of fun. Great way to spend the day. The water is clear and it feels like it's an oasis in the middle of the desert. Highly recommend for a hot day.”

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

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

Travel by private car and guide from Arusha to Chemka Kikuletwa Hot Springs near Moshi. Swim in clear spring water, relax under the trees, watch for monkeys and baboons, and enjoy a barbecue lunch. The road is rough, and the water may feel cool rather than hot.

“I was excited and had a wonderful time after participating in this trip ,I really enjoyed the chemka kikuletwa hot spring, the trip was very well planned I did not even want to go for sure bugiri chato safaris are the best tour operator I do not want to miss another trip.”

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10.Private Full-Day Tour Maasai Village and Kikuletwa Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $220

From Moshi, your English-speaking guide, often Alpha, takes you to Kambi ya Chooka Maasai village near Rundugai for chai, dancing, and cultural exchange. After a picnic lunch, cool off in Kikuletwa’s turquoise spring water. This private tour lasts about 10 hours and ends back in Moshi.

“Oserok trips is not just a Safari company it's a person who carries his whole country and its people in his heart. Alpha shares it all with us with attention, respect and love. My daughter booked a 4 days trip with Alpha which included NgoronRead more”

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

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

Travel from Arusha to Kikuletwa Hot Springs with Kingstone Asilia, led by Saleh and his team. Swim in clear warm water, try the rope swing, relax under greenery, and add a home-cooked lunch or music-filled drive. Pickup from central Arusha is included.

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

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13.Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transport

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

Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs in a small group or private vehicle. You get round-trip transport, entry, bottled water, an English or Swahili-speaking guide, swimming time, and village scenery. Bring food money, a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

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