Day Trip to Chemka Hotspring
Tour Highlight
Relax a day in Paradise
This vast area, which used to be a hunting ground for Europeans during the 1800s, is home to members of many different tribes, peacefully co-existing as neighbors. Although the game has long since migrated, it is still a haven to many animal species, including a variety of birds. When you reach Kikuletwa it will appear as an oasis surrounded by sprawling fig trees, in the middle of this semi arid landscape. You will see crystal clear water bubbling from underground caves, giving the impression that it is boiling, hence the name “Hot-springs”.
Picture When you reach Kikuletwa it will appear as an oasis surrounded by sprawling fig trees, in the middle of this semi arid landscape. You will see crystal clear water bubbling from underground caves, giving the impression that it is boiling, hence the name “Hot-springs”. The water is perfectly refreshing and if you brought your bathing suit, this is your time to take a dip and relax in the shade of the trees. After a picnic lunch, we will start making our way back to Moshi via gravel roads, taking you past kikavu river and sugar cane plantations about 30 minutes prior to arriving back in Moshi late afternoon.
Group Pricing
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| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | US $ 90 |
| 2 People | US $ 70 |
| 3 People | US $ 60 |
| 4 People | US $ 55 |
| 5 People and more | US $ 50 |
Tour Plan
We will pick you up in the morning. The ride to the hot springs takes about an hour and leads partly over bumpy slopes. First, we go past sugar cane plantations, and then we come to the African scrubland. Dried river beds, baobab and acacia trees accompany us on our way.
The hot springs of Kikuletwa, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are close to the village of Rundugai and are one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania to relax. The small pond is surrounded by palm and fig trees with winding roots. In the morning, Blue Monkeys can often be observed in the trees, whilst the crystal clear, turquoise water invites you to a refreshing bath. Although they are called hot springs, the water in Kikuletwa is not truly ‘hot’ but refreshing, as the water source is fed by Kilimanjaro itself.
Enjoy a wonderful day in just the way you want, in the sun dozing, chatting with the locals at the small bar, or swimming - you determine the course of this day. At noon we will have a picnic lunch, and in the late afternoon we return relaxed to your Hotel.
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- Day trip according to the itinerary
- Transportation
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
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- Personal Expenditure
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