Chemka Hot Springs
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania • Full day • From USD 70.00 per person
01About This Tour
Every detail is handled by our local team — from pickup and guiding to meals, park fees and accommodation. This is a complete travel product, not just a short description.
Quick Facts
02 Highlights
03 Detailed Itinerary
A moment-by-moment breakdown of your journey.
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha at 08:30 AM. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive through local villages and sugarcane plantations toward Chemka Hot Springs. Upon arrival, dive into the refreshing turquoise waters, jump off the rope swing, or relax under the giant fig trees. Enjoy a delicious hot local lunch served on-site. In the late afternoon, take a relaxed drive back to your hotel.
Included in Your Tour
- All Entry Fees: Chemka / Kikuletwa Hot Springs entry and conservation permits
- Private Transport: Comfortable round-trip transport in a private vehicle from Moshi or Arusha.
- Professional Guide: Services of an experienced driver-guide from Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari.
- Hot Local Lunch: Freshly cooked hot Tanzanian lunch served at the hot springs.
- Mineral Water: Bottled drinking water throughout the day.
- Taxes: All government taxes and VAT.
Excluded from Your Tour
- Alcoholic Drinks & Soft Drinks: Available for purchase at local stalls on-site.
- Tips & Gratuities: Tipping for your driver-guide.
- Personal Items: Towels, swimwear, and personal spending money.
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel or medical insurance.
04 Frequently Asked Questions
The water at Chemka Hot Springs is pleasantly warm and thermal, kept at a comfortable naturally regulated temperature year-round by underground spring water.
Yes! While certain areas are deep, there are gentle currents, roots to hold onto, and shallow areas near the riverbanks. Life jackets are also available for hire on-site for extra safety.
We recommend bringing swimwear, a dry towel, a change of clothes, sunblock, sunglasses, water shoes, and a waterproof camera or phone case.
We offer convenient private pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel or lodge in Moshi, Arusha, or directly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
It is approximately a 1 to 1.5-hour drive from Moshi town, and about a 2-hour drive from Arusha city center.
Yes! A delicious, hot local lunch (such as chips mayai, grilled chicken, or traditional rice dishes) is freshly prepared and included in your day package.
Absolutely! It is one of the most popular rest-and-recovery day trips after completing a Kilimanjaro trekking expedition or a multi-day wildlife safari.
Yes, there are basic changing facilities, wooden benches, and clean restrooms available at the site for visitor convenience.
Arriving in the mid-to-late morning allows you to enjoy the warm sunshine, beautiful light photography through the fig trees, and plenty of swimming time before the late afternoon return.
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06 Traveler Reviews
"Chemka Hot Springs was the absolute highlight of our rest day after climbing Kilimanjaro! The warm turquoise water felt amazing. Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari organized smooth transport, great local lunch, and an amazing guide."
"Perfect day trip! Swimming under the huge trees in crystal-clear water felt like paradise. Everything was seamless from pickup to drop-off. Highly recommend Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari."
"An incredible hidden oasis! Rope swinging into the clear geothermal water was so much fun for our whole family. The driver was punctual and professional, and the local lunch was delicious. Thank you Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari for a memorable day."
