Tanzania Day Trips & Adventures

Discover the wonders of Northern Tanzania with our carefully curated day trips. From the majestic slopes of Kilimanjaro to pristine hot springs, cultural villages, and spectacular waterfalls - experience the best of Tanzania in unforgettable single-day adventures.

7 Amazing Tours
5-7 Hours Duration
From $50 Per Person

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Natural Paradise

Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip

Chemka oasis (Natural swimming pool ) is the only place in Tanzania where the underground water aquifer and river are pushed to the surface and if interacted with geothermal sources, forming a hot or warm spring. Generally, the place is still virgin whereby there is no any study conducted concerned with its formation and other governed information until now.

Trip Highlights
  • Only natural hot spring in Tanzania
  • Crystal clear water with visible aquatic species
  • Virgin location with unique formation
  • Swimming and sun bathing paradise
  • Bird watching opportunities
  • Hyphenia species vegetation
Kikuletwa Hot Springs - Crystal clear natural pool

Trip Pricing

*5 hours adventure from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Location
Located between Moshi and Arusha in Hai district at Rundugai village. 1hr 30min drive from Moshi town using both tarmac and rough road.
Attractions
Clean water with visible aquatic species, surrounded by various bird species and vegetation dominated by hyphenia species.
Activities
Swimming, sun bathing, bird watching and photography activities.
Duration
5 hours from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the evening.
INCLUDED
  • Private transport to and from Moshi/Chemka
  • Professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Village entry fees
  • Hot lunch
  • Government tax
  • Bottled drinking water
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for guide ($20/group)
  • Personal nature expenses like drinks etc.
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Crater Lake Adventure

Lake Chala Day Trip

Lake Chala is the unique caldera lake which is thought to be the deepest inland water body in Africa. The source of water of the lake is the underground water springs from Mount Kilimanjaro. It is also drained with a rate of about 10 million m3/year. The lake varies in color from deep blue to turquoise and green and it is surrounded by a 100 meter high crater rim.

Trip Highlights
  • Deepest inland water body in Africa
  • Tanzania-Kenya border crater lake
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days
  • Colobus monkeys, baboons, dikdik and kudu
  • Canoeing experience included
  • Walking safari in local village
Lake Chala crater lake - deepest in Africa

Trip Pricing

*7 hours adventure from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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Location
Crater Lake marking border between Tanzania and Kenya on eastern edge of Mount Kilimanjaro. 51 km from Moshi town and 8 km north of Taveta. Mean depth of 81 meters covering 4.2 km2 with 3 km diameter.
Attractions
Spectacular lake with Kilimanjaro views on clear days, crater rim, bird species and small mammals including colobus monkeys, baboons, dikdik and kudu.
Activities
Bird watching, game viewing, swimming (not advisable), walking safari in village and canoeing.
Duration
7 hours from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
INCLUDED
  • Private transport to and from Moshi/Lake Chala
  • Professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Village entry fees
  • KINAPA entry fee
  • Canoeing fee
  • Hot lunch
  • Government tax
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Medical kit
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for your guide
  • Personal nature expenses
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Kilimanjaro Adventure

Day Hike to Marangu, Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike involves going up to the first camp Mandara hut (2720m) and come back via the same route on the same day. There is a drive about 45km from Moshi town which will take 1 hour.

Trip Highlights
  • Hike to Mandara Hut (2720m)
  • Rainforest montane forest experience
  • Maundi Crater side trip with panoramic views
  • Views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
  • Professional mountain guide included
  • All park fees and permits included
Kilimanjaro Marangu Gate - starting point

Trip Pricing

*Full day adventure - Departure 8:30 AM, Return 6:45 PM

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Detailed Itinerary: Marangu Gate (6000 ft) – Mandara Hut (9,000 ft)

Hiking/Ascent time: 3 – 4 hours

Habitat: Montane forest

Leave Moshi town about 08:30am and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 9:30 am. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 3 – 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 01.30 pm. After short tour at the hut and start coming down to Marangu gate and you may reach at the gate around 04:45 pm. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Return: Return Moshi and will arrive in the late evening around 06:45 pm.

INCLUDED
  • Private transport Moshi/Marangu Gate & return
  • Professional English speaking driver
  • Professional mountain guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Government tax
  • Rescue fee
  • VAT 18%
  • Lunch box
  • 3 Liters bottled drinking water
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for guide ($20/group)
  • Personal nature expenses like drinks etc.
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Waterfall & Culture

Materuni Waterfall Day Trip

Materuni water fall is one if the impressive water fall found around Kilimanjaro national park, it is one of the tallest waterfalls having 70 m height to its basin. Materuni water fali is the home of the Chagga tribe and is still an authentic tribal village. On a clear day views of kibo peak and Moshi town can be seen from this point.

Trip Highlights
  • 70m tall impressive waterfall
  • Authentic Chagga tribal village
  • Views of Kibo peak on clear days
  • Traditional meals and local brew
  • Botanical gardens exploration
  • Colobus monkeys sightings
Materuni Waterfall 70m tall Tanzania

Trip Pricing

*7 hours adventure from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Location
Located at Materuni village 37 km from Moshi town, with 40 minutes hike to waterfall. At 2500m above sea level in Chagga territory.
Attractions
Materuni waterfall, botanical gardens, Chagga culture, scenic views, birds, and colobus monkeys.
Activities
Swimming, hiking, bird watching, photography, traditional meals and local brew tasting.
Duration
7 hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
INCLUDED
  • Private transport Moshi/Materuni & return
  • Professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Village entry fees
  • Packed lunch box
  • Coffee fee
  • Government tax
  • Bottled drinking water
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for your guide
  • Personal nature expenses
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Cultural Experience

Olpopongi Maasai Village Day Trip

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village & Museum is the first authentic Maasai Boma and Museum with overnight facilities in Tanzania. Olpopongi provides a unique Maasai & wildlife experience in the West-Kilimanjaro Maasailand, Just 74 km from Moshi While at the village you will share the authentic Maasai life & culture. The income obtained from your tour supports local Maasai families with water, food, employment, personal income, medical treatments and education. All Maasai jewelry on sale is hand-made and produced by the local Maasai women of other nearby villages. All Museum tours & walking safaris are performed by experienced English speaking Maasai guides.

Trip Highlights
  • First authentic Maasai Boma & Museum
  • Support local Maasai families
  • Learn traditional hunting techniques
  • Natural medicines education
  • Hand-made Maasai jewelry shopping
  • Walking safari experience
Olpopongi Maasai village traditional boma

Trip Pricing

*Full day cultural experience - Pickup 9:00 AM

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Daily Itinerary

You will be picked up at your hotel at 0900hrs and transferred to the Olpopongi Maasai Village. It is roughly a 1 and a half hour drive from Moshi town. While at the village you will be given a tour of the village and museum to get a better understanding of Maasai culture and tradition. You will also go on a short walking safari and learn about Maasai hunting techniques and their natural medicines. A traditional lunch will be prepared for you in the afternoon. After your tour of the village you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.

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Legend & Nature

Kinukamori Waterfall Day Trip

This is one of the waterfalls found around Kilimanjaro national park and the water flowing at the waterfall is from the glacier of Mount Kilimanjaro. On top of the waterfall, you will be able to see the statue of a woman who according to what legend says she became pregnant out of wedlock and then she decided to commit suicide but she decided to change her mind and as she was stepping away she got attacked by the leopard and pushed down to her death.

Trip Highlights
  • Water from Kilimanjaro glacier
  • Fascinating local legend story
  • Swimming pool at waterfall base
  • Coffee farms exploration
  • Chagga cultural community visit
  • Bird watching opportunities
Kinukamori Waterfall with legend statue

Trip Pricing

*7 hours adventure from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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Location
Located at Marangu, 43 km from Moshi urban at foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. 4 km from Kilimanjaro entrance gate and 20 minutes walk from Marangu town center.
Attractions
Beautiful waterfall with swimming pool, scenic environment, coffee farms, Chagga culture, birds and small mammals.
Activities
Swimming, relaxing, hiking, photography, cultural community visits and bird watching.
Duration
7 hours from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
INCLUDED
  • Private transport Moshi to Kinukamori & return
  • Professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Village entry fees
  • Lunch box
  • Government tax
  • 2 liters bottled drinking water
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for your guide
  • Personal nature expenses
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Green Paradise

Kilasia Waterfall Day Trip

Kilasia waterfall is one of the physical features found in the slopes of MountKilimanjaro national park on the country side of Marangu. The source of water comes from the glacier on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The area is surrounded by stunning green land scape consisting of a huge variety of plants including banana and coffee plantations.

Trip Highlights
  • Water from Kilimanjaro glacier
  • Stunning green landscape views
  • Banana and coffee plantations
  • Black and white colobus monkeys
  • Botanical gardens exploration
  • Forest hiking experience
Kilasia Waterfall green landscape

Trip Pricing

*6-7 hours adventure starting 9:00 AM

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Location
Located in Moshi district at Marangu, 40 minutes drive from Moshi town. Fantastic view of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).
Attractions
Beautiful landscape, coffee plantations, botanical gardens, waterfalls and valleys, black and white colobus monkeys, tropical birds and animals.
Activities
Forest hiking, bird watching, photography, bush meals and swimming.
Duration
6-7 hours starting at 9:00 AM.
INCLUDED
  • Private transport Moshi/Marangu Gate & return
  • Professional English speaking driver
  • Professional guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Government tax
  • Rescue fee
  • VAT 18%
  • Lunch box
  • 3 Liters bottled drinking water
EXCLUDED
  • Flight
  • Insurance
  • Tipping for guide ($20/group)
  • Personal nature expenses like drinks etc.
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