Free & Fun Sunday Activities Abroad: Budget-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Your Weekend

Nestled halfway up the majestic Mount Meru in Arusha, the Napuru Waterfalls are a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
To begin your adventure, simply search for “Meru Eco Camp” on Google Maps—this will lead you straight to the entrance fee station.
Foreign visitors pay $10 (approximately 24,000–25,000 Tanzanian shillings), though we scored a sweet 50% discount with our work visas.

Pro tip: bring cash but be prepared—the station only accepts mobile payments via M-Pesa. We enlisted a friendly local to help with the transaction and reimbursed them afterward.

As you enter, eager guides may offer their services, but we found the trail perfectly manageable on our own.
Just 50 meters up the main path, take the charming woodland trail branching left. Your reward? A picturesque stone staircase leading down to a crystal-clear stream that sparkles like liquid diamonds.

Both YZY and I are true nature enthusiasts—mountains and streams speak to our souls.
This breathtaking spot completely blew us away. Even weeks later, we’re still daydreaming about those turquoise waters and lush surroundings. Next visit? We’re going all in—sunrise start, gourmet picnic, and a full day of soaking up this paradise.

(Our adventure came with two adorable local companions who followed us the whole way. Before leaving, I snapped their photo and slipped each 2,000 shillings as a thank-you. Their beaming smiles said it all—they were already scampering off to greet the next group of visitors! 😆)

Bonus tip: Wear sturdy shoes for the descent and bring a waterproof camera—you’ll want to capture every magical moment of this unforgettable experience!