The tranquillity and peace of Lake Chala seem a thousand lifetimes away from the bustle of Moshi town, but it’s actually only an hour’s drive away, so perfect for a day trip with a difference. Lake Chala is a caldera lake fed by clean, cold underground streams from Kilimanjaro itself, and it’s renowned for its gloriously changing colours; from deepest turquoise to emerald green to azure and all colours in between. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind and you’ve the choice of hiking the picture-perfect countryside around the lake, swimming in its sparkling waters (don’t forget your cozzie!) or kayaking across the border to Kenya. Or all three! It’s a day full of getting up close and personal to one of the greatest (and quietest) treasures of Tanzania.

Maji Moto, known locally as Kikuletwa Hotsprings, is paradisiac oasis amidst the Tanzanian savannah, offers captivating, Bounty-styled views, crystal-clean water and dense vegetation around. Located in 2-hour drive from Moshi (Tanzania) – the main climbing hub of the region – Chemka Hot Springs is the best place to visit after a Kilimanjaro Hike or a safari adventure.

Chemka oasis is a unique phenomenon – it is the only place in Tanzania (and most likely in the whole East Africa), where the groundwater actively interacted with geothermal sources, forming a number of small lakes with warm, never-stagnating water, which purity is not inferior to the best Dominican or Maldivian resorts.

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Tanzania is a melting pot of around 125 peacefully co-existing ethnic groups. Of these, the tribe you’re most likely to have heard about is the Maasai. The Maasai have a rich cultural tradition and this includes crafts such as beautiful beadwork and intricate hairstyles that articulate the wearer’s position and stage of life. This immersive, fascinating two-day tour gives you an in-depth experience of authentic Maasai culture and traditions. You’ll spend a day and overnight with the Maasai people in the 100% traditionally built Maasai Village. Here is where you’ll get to know Maasai art and dance, spiritual customs, medical and herbal practices, crafts and, of course, their hearty and tasty cuisine. You’ll be shown round the village with its teeny-tiny museum, and you’ll enjoy a herbal walk in the bush, guided by Maasai herbal specialists. Spend the evening in deep cross-cultural conversation around the campfire before you drift off to sleep in a traditional Maasai hut.

Mount Kilimanjaro day Hike to Shira , is a day tour designed to experience Africa’s highest mountain, (Mount Kilimanjaro). You will be accompanied by our professional and well-trained mountain guide. You will hike until you reach the first camp. This is an amazing experience! Come climb with us!!!

This one day hike to Mandara Hut (the first stage of the Marangu Route) is the perfect way to experience a small part of Mount Kilimanjaro. If you don’t have the desire, the time or the confidence to summit the mountain then this one day hike will be the best option for you.

The Arusha National Park is the only park in Northern Tanzania where you may experience a walking safari. Safari in the Arusha National Park means a light trekking with a ranger. You will walk in the tropical forest and watch animals outside the car. The most amazing thing is that you will be able to walk up to the crater of Meru (the second highest peak of Tanzania and the fifth highest peak of Africa) which is located right in the park. This is a fantastic experience, worth adding to your Tanzanian adventures!

After the walking safari, a jeep will drive you to the furthest part of the park – the Momela lakes where you can see pink flamingos as well as many other animals on your way.

On the southern slopes of Mount Meru, surrounded by spectacular scenery, a traditional rural experience awaits you.

Get an insight into local life on this cultural tour starting in Arusha. The tour takes place in a village setting and you can explore the area on a walk together with a local guide. From coffee roasting, music and dance, and of course food and drinks – the Agape Women Group are your window into the rural local life in Tanzania. We pick you up at your hotel in Arusha and take you back again.

TPC is the oldest sugar cane plantation in Tanzania. This is a great way to see the country side and experience some of the finest food in the region, at The Planters restaurant.

The tour starts at 9am and takes you through the vibrant town of Moshi as you cycle south towards the Tanzania Plantation Company sugarcane fields. During your ride you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the backcountry before arriving at your final destination which overlooks a wonderful golf course. Your tour ends at the Planters Restaurant, where you will have ample time to relax and perhaps even decide to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the restaurant.

For a true Tanzanian adventure, look no further than the Chemka Hot Springs MTB Tour Kilimanjaro, a culturally immersive day tour with discovery at its heart. Glide through sugarcane fields, savor cool drinks at local cafes, and finish with a truly unforgettable afternoon of swimming and wildlife watching at the Chemka Hot Springs. You’ll treasure these memories of Tanzania for life!

Bike to the mesmerizing Materuni Waterfalls on a mountain bike tour of unimaginable beauty! Along the ride from Moshi to Materuni Village, you’ll witness natural wonders and pedal through a memorable patchwork of coffee, banana, and corn plantations. Take a break to enjoy a captivating cultural experience with the Chagga people, learning all about the coffee making process, before spending the afternoon in the midst of the magical Materuni Waterfalls.

This is a one day trip to a region on the slopes of West Kilimanjaro, where you get the possibility to bike through the natural terrain with several of the wild animals in the background.
After a 1 ½ hours drive with a Jeep to West Kilimanjaro region; we arrive at the biking trail, it is all flat but a little bit rugged. The 4×4 Jeep will be behind you (as a backup vehicle) while you are biking with the guide. In the jeep there will be a ranger and the driver, they carry a first aid box and your personal equipment.
There is the possibility to see many species such as lesser kudu, Grants gazelle, warthogs, impala, wildebeest, and giraffe etc. which are permanent residents while others like eland, zebra, buffalo, and elephants are passing there. You might also be able to see seasonal elephant routes.

Join our guided bicycle tour to the Rau Forest Reserve: It covers up to 15 km in the southern part of Moshi where the underground water forest of Rau allows the occurrence of different local activities including rice farming and livestock keeping. Bike rides start from the forest’s main gate or at your hotel around Moshi town. You will enjoy watching the black and white Colobus monkeys and – extending to outside forest villages, meeting locals, riding sideways rice farms, and looking out for some waterlogged bird species.

If you are lucky with the weather, Mount Kilimanjaro is visible all along the ride.

The Kilimanjaro Premium Lager was the brainchild of our Director JohnAddison back in the early 2000s and had its first edition in 2003. Since then the event has grown year on year, to now being recognized as one of the top 5 sporting events in the Tanzanian calendar with over 10 000 people attending in 2023, as well as thousands more visiting the areas of Moshi and Arusha on race weekend.

The race has become one of the must-do events on the African racingcalendar because of its challenging route, spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and the electric atmosphere that engulfs the area.

The marathon will be cantering into its 23nd year in 2025 and promisesto be one of the year’s top events for runners of any level.

As the Locals who know the Kilimanjaro and Tanzania, Materuni Hiking isable to offer the best travel packages to the area over race weekend. We also specialize in creating add-on experiences to enhance your time in Tanzania.