3 days · Private departure
3 Days Arusha Day-Trip Collection
Waterfalls, hot springs and a one-day game drive
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Group size
- Private or small group — 1 to 10 travellers
- Accommodation
- Arusha or Moshi guesthouse / hotel (or your own hotel)
- Best time
- Year-round — good even in the rainy season
- Starts in
- Arusha or Moshi
- From
- From USD 390 per person
Trip overview
Short on time or waiting on a connecting flight? This flexible three-day collection strings together the best single-day experiences around Arusha and Moshi. Day one climbs to the Materuni waterfall and a Chagga coffee farm, day two floats in the turquoise Kikuletwa hot springs, and day three is a full game drive in Arusha National Park with giraffe, buffalo and the Momella lakes. Any day can be swapped for a Maasai village visit.
Highlights
- Materuni waterfall hike and Chagga coffee roasting
- Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs swim
- Arusha National Park game drive and canoe safari
- Optional Maasai boma cultural visit
- Ideal add-on before or after Kilimanjaro
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Materuni waterfalls & coffee
Drive to Materuni village, hike to the 80 m waterfall and roast, pound and taste your own coffee with a local family.
- 2
Day 2 · Kikuletwa hot springs
A morning at the palm-fringed Chemka springs for swimming and rope-swinging, with a picnic lunch under the fig trees.
- 3
Day 3 · Arusha National Park
Full-day game drive beneath Mount Meru — giraffe, colobus monkey and the Momella lakes — plus an optional canoe safari.
What is included
- Private transport with your driver-guide each day
- All entrance, village and conservation fees
- Local guide at Materuni and Kikuletwa
- Picnic or restaurant lunch on each day trip
- Bottled water throughout
What is not included
- Accommodation if you are not staying with us
- Dinners and drinks
- Canoe safari in Arusha National Park (USD 35)
- Tips and personal items
Questions about this trip
How far in advance should I book?
For June to October and the December holidays we recommend 6 – 9 months ahead, because the best camps sell out. Outside those windows 2 – 3 months is usually enough, and we can often arrange a trip at two weeks' notice.
How do I pay and is a deposit required?
A 30% deposit confirms your dates and accommodation, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. We accept bank transfer, credit card and secure payment links, all in US dollars.
Is this trip suitable for families and children?
Yes. Private vehicles mean we set the pace, and we choose family-friendly lodges with pools and interconnecting rooms. For children under six we suggest shorter driving days and parks close to Arusha.
What vaccinations and health precautions do I need?
Yellow fever certification is required if you arrive from an endemic country, and anti-malarial prophylaxis is strongly advised. Speak to a travel clinic 6 – 8 weeks before departure.
Ready for your Tanzanian adventure?
Every itinerary is private and tailor-made. Call, WhatsApp or email us and we will design your trip around your dates, budget and pace.