Chemka hot springs day trip

1 day—Best day trip to Chemka Hot Springs in Tanzania starts and ends in Moshi Town, it takes 4-6 hours to explore the wonders of this natural attraction

$100-120 USD

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Safari summary

This 1 day to Chemka (Kikuletwa) hot springs is a short and best safari that starts and ends in Moshi, Tanzania. It is a day trip that takes you to the natural hot springs located near the village of Boma Ng'ombe, which is approximately 45 kilometers and takes 1 hour from Moshi. The best for the most affordable price is from $100 to $120 per visitor; this price depends on transport and meals. This price can be paid in US dollars, Pounds, Euros, or Tanzanian shillings. 

The Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hotsprings, also known as "Maji Moto," is a stunning geothermal spring in Tanzania. It offers a slice of local life and is a beloved destination for both locals and international visitors. The crystal-clear turquoise waters, surrounded by lush vegetation, provide a refreshing and serene oasis. Visitors can swim, relax, and enjoy a picnic while immersing themselves in the beauty of this idyllic hotspot.

The full details of the best tour to Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs is perfect because it starts from Moshi at your hotel at 10:00 a.m. Until you arrive at the destination, which will be at 11:00 on this day, from 12:00 to 15:00 p.m., you will be swimming underground and seeing the turquoise waters, which are an oasis of geothermal warmth that bubbles up from underground. Surrounded by lush forest alive with birdsong and the call of monkeys, the Chemka "kikuletwa" Hot Springs is an ideal place to ease those tired legs after a strenuous ascent up Kilimanjaro. They’re a little bit of heaven that’s perfect for a day trip, and those warm blue waters invite you to linger, swim, or explore. The tour trip to Chemka Hot Springs will end at 16:30 pm, you will return to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Non-safari
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
  • Park fees
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Chemka Hot Springs

Kilimanjaro

You’ll depart from your Moshi town (hotel) and make the two-hour drive to Maji Moto. This scenic drive takes you off the tourist trail and offers a glimpse into local life: bustling markets, local farms, and the like. You’ll then spend 2- 4 hours soaking in the pleasantly warm waters, swinging on the rope swing, relaxing in the sun-dappled shade of the trees, and feasting on local favorites. After your fun in the sun, you’ll return i Moshi town or in your Hotel.

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