Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip: Relaxing Oasis in Kilimanjaro Region
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12 Ratings
Arusha
Escape to the Chemka Hot Springs in the Kilimanjaro region for a relaxing day trip. Swim in crystal clear turquoise water, camp under lush trees, and unwind in this idyllic oasis.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kikuletwa Hotsprings - We pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. The road to the Hot Springs is very bumpy and windy, so driving takes more than one hour. During the trip you can enjoy the wonderful scenery and see the authentic Tanzanian life. When we arrive at the Hot Springs you can swim, relax, eat your lunch and enjoy the sun. If you’d like, while you are swimming we can be preparing a barbecue for you. Additionally, if you desire, we can overnight at the Hot Springs with a camp fire and a bush dinner. Ocationally around the springs you can see baboons and different monkeys.
What's Included
  • Transfer
  • Lunch
  • Private car
  • Dedicated guide
  • Guide wages
  • All fees included
  • Taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Flights ,
  • Tipping the guide and cook
  • Hotel Accomodation
  • Visas
Additional Information

The Chemka/Kikuletwa Hot Springs are an oasis in the hinterland of the Kilimanjaro region, situated 40 kilometers from Moshi. At these idyllic underground springs with the crystal clear, turquoise water, you can enjoy the perfect rest after a strenuous Kilimanjaro climb or adventurous wilderness safari. But also for day-trippers, they are an ideal destination. Whether it’s the old, the young, the quiet or the active, the Chemka Hot Springs invite you to linger, swim and explore. The pond is very deep, in some places up to 10 meters, but the water is so clear that you can see the bottom well all the time. On the shore under lush trees you can camp, enjoy your snacks or soak up the sun.

Location
Arusha Tourist Inn
Sokoine Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Q6145bfgracem
Sep 16, 2021
Best and wonderful trip - I was excited and had a wonderful time after participating in this trip ,I really enjoyed the chemka kikuletwa hot spring, the trip was very well planned I did not even want to go for sure bugiri chato safaris are the best tour operator I do not want to miss another trip.
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Charlottesteve00
Feb 5, 2021
Chemka hotspring Tour was supper lovely - Lovely hot oasis I loved during my Tanzania safari tour, after Kilimanjaro climbing I needed to go somewhere and and take a reassure, burigi chato proposed Chemka, the hot spring where you swim while adventuring the white and black Columbus monkeys.
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Gardenpastor
Feb 2, 2021
Swimming in a hot spring - Swimming in the hot oasis known as chemka as its meaning hot in English, it was a full day tour from Moshi . If swimming is your hobby just visit Chemka hot spring.
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Winnbeen
Jan 22, 2021
Was just sleeping at this paradis - This is the hidden gem of Africa that worth the long bumpy ride from Boma. A t first it is like you are going to the mid of no-where but after a certain considerable notice of a tall green bush you start to understand that you are not completely lost. The people coming here are many and I knew that from the road itself. We spent a couple of hours here. It was nice to have some barbeque chicken and French fries that were locally made by a local chef. The drinks were of many sorts from hard liquor to soft drinks. We like the way everything was prepared by Burigi Chato safaris including sleeping at this paradise.
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Jenseentheobarrd
Jan 22, 2021
Swim and Overnight in the Chemka hot springs - Ooooh!! Words can not be used to explain about the time that we spent there. There were many people and everyone enjoyed everything. My trip was well arranged and as I opted to sleep at this place I was happy that there were tents and I was not given an extra charge for renting the gear I am thankful I chose this company. I swam in the springs even at night when the water was much more warmer. I learnt that this place was very cool and had the kindest of people and my company I booked with was very supportive to make my experience better.
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Hubarrahul
Jan 18, 2021
I was herMore fun with very affordable price - I was here and had a great time. This place is located few Kilometers from Moshi and the Kilimanjaro international airport. The day trip was so nice. I enjoyed the trip as well the pricing was very low at 2usd. I landed at Kilimanjaro airport was picked up then we started of our experience by going to the springs. The water was very warm and everyone happy. We were glad to find Burigi Chato Safaris who took us there whilst offering a very affordable price.
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Paul4566
Dec 15, 2020
Chemka kikuletwa - You can have your meal at the edge of the water while sitting on the benches set up for the purpose of having guests. The restaurant sells bears and soft drinks. There are many flies including the butterflies and dragon flies they hang around the drizzling water of the pond. I think this is one of the best places in Tanzania. The rope for swinging mimic Tazan’s rope in the Jungle. If you stay still you will be surrounded by fish.
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552liamolivia
Dec 4, 2020
Cheka Kikuletwa trip trust worthy tour operation - You really do not need a tour guide to get there. But, for safety and time consumption book with a trust worthy tour operation company. I went there for camping and swimming my stay was all well-arranged and I did have to think of many things including the directions, entrance and camping gear. Offline downloaded Google maps can help you to get here though but, you should think of your security as well because the place is in the middle of no-where.
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David
Dec 2, 2020
Excellent place to visit after kilimanjaro - The place is an excellent place to visit right after you come from Mount Kilimanjaro. The water was cold when I was there. It was clear and there was a strong current. I advice that you are and experienced swimmer before crossing the red rope they kept for security purposes. It is a little oasis in the mid of the semi-desert. It has little fish that helps eating the dry skin on your legs. The dream of the water comes from Kilimanjaro.
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Stanley
Dec 2, 2020
We visited chemka hot spring with burigi chato safaris - It is located far in the no bushes side of moshi. I was glad to be here. It is a beautiful place for relaxing and swimming. The little fish kept embarrassing me with their tickles. But, otherwise they were sweet some people say they eat the dry skin then that is what makes the tickles. But, I am not sure I have the dry skin though. Anyways they do not nag you when you make moves. There is swinging rope which can be a cool way of make an entrance to the waters that you can argue are made for relaxing purposes. The place here can give you a very refreshing experience. They make barbeque and café area that sells food and cold drinks is always open
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