Tanzania's natural landscapes extend far beyond its national parks — and our Nature & Scenic Day Trips explore the waterfalls, hot springs, mountain forests, and hidden natural wonders that lie just hours from Arusha and Zanzibar's main tourist centers.
The Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour is one of our most beloved day experiences: a beautiful 3-kilometre walk through Chagga farmland on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro leads to the spectacular 80-metre Materuni Falls, followed by a hands-on tour of a traditional arabica coffee farm — picking, washing, roasting, and tasting the coffee that grows in these rich volcanic soils. The Chemka Hot Springs (also known as Kikuletwa Hot Springs) offer a refreshing natural swimming experience in crystal-clear geothermal water under a canopy of ancient fig trees — one of Tanzania's most photogenic natural gems. The full-day Lake Manyara National Park experience combines game driving with a walk along the lake shore, birdwatching, and panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.