- Materuni Waterfalls - The Kikuletwa Hot Springs are certainly one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania - the hot springs are surrounded by fig and palm trees and winding roots - a real hidden paradise. The crystal clear, turquoise waters invite you for a refreshing swim. Although called a hot spring, water in Kikuletwa is not hot, but rather refreshing since the water source is from the Kilimanjaro mountain itself. Most of the visitors arrive around noon, but we arrive early in the morning when it is still quiet. Therefore, with some luck we will spot the blue monkeys in the tree tops, before they later dissapear in the bush.
This is probably the best place to swim. Emanating from within the earth, the geo-thermally warmed water is constantly renewed and is therefore very fresh and clear and clean. It’s a very pleasant place to spend a couple of hours with family, or to relax before or after a climb or safari. The distance from Arusha to the hot springs is 69km and the journey normally takes around 1 hour 20 minutes, so one should allow at least 5- 6 hours for this excursion.
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Customizable services upon request (e.g., vegetarian options)
- Live English commentary during the tour
- Boxed lunch, admission fees, and snorkeling gear included
- Round-trip hotel transportation from Arusha
- Visas
- international flights
- Tips and gratitude for driver/Guide and safari cook
The Kikuletwa Hot Springs is undoubtedly one of Tanzania’s most astonishing sites - a concealed paradise encircled by fig and palm trees with twisting roots. Its distinctively clear, turquoise waters are a welcoming invitation for a rejuvenating dip. Despite its ‘hot spring’ label, the water in Kikuletwa is pleasantly cool, deriving from Mount Kilimanjaro itself. While most guests come around midday, our visit is scheduled for early morning when it’s calm. With a bit of fortune, we can observe the blue monkeys in the tree canopy before they retreat into the vegetation later.
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