Cooking Class, Coffee & Waterfalls Experience

8 HoursCombo PackagesArushaMount Meru

The cooking class, coffee and waterfalls experience is a hands-on day on the green slopes of Mount Meru. A guided forest walk takes you to a waterfall, a coffee farm shows you the bean from cherry to cup, and then you join a local family in their kitchen to cook a Tanzanian meal together and sit down to eat what you made.

Price on request: it depends on your group size and dates. Send us an enquiry and we will reply with a clear per-person quote.

Booking and pick-up: Free pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi or the Kilimanjaro Airport area. Elsewhere on request. Book by 20:00 for next-day trips; same-day on request via WhatsApp.

Good to Know

  • Meeting pointArusha hotels
  • Start time08:30
  • Group sizeUp to 6 guests

What to Bring

  • Shoes with good grip
  • Light rain jacket
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • An appetite
  • Camera

Your Day, Step by Step

08:30Pick-up from your Arusha hotel

A short drive north onto the lower slopes of Mount Meru.

09:15Guided walk to the waterfall

A shaded forest path of fig and wild coffee to a cool cascade.

10:45Coffee farm tour and tasting

From cherry to cup: picking, roasting and tasting coffee with the farmer.

12:00Cooking class with a local family

Shop the garden, prepare ingredients and cook Tanzanian dishes together.

13:30Lunch you cooked

Sit down with your hosts to eat the meal you made.

15:00Return to Arusha

A short drive back to your hotel.

Trip Highlights

  • Forest walk to a Meru waterfall
  • Working coffee farm tour and tasting
  • Hands-on Tanzanian cooking class
  • Eat the lunch you cooked with your hosts
  • Real village hospitality
  • Vegetarian menu on request

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 vehicle and fuel
  • Friendly English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Arusha)
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Forest walk guide
  • Coffee farm tour and tasting
  • Cooking class and ingredients
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under Included
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the cooking class, coffee and waterfalls experience?

Price on request: it depends on your group size and dates. Send us an enquiry and we will reply with a clear per-person quote.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. Your hosts guide every step, and the class suits complete beginners and keen cooks alike.

Can you cater for vegetarians or allergies?

Yes. Tell us when you book and we will plan the menu around it.

How hard is the waterfall walk?

An easy to moderate forest walk on shaded paths, suitable for most fitness levels.

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