Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs
Warm, crystal-clear pools under shady fig trees
- Duration6–7 hours
- DriveAbout 1h 20m each way
- DistanceAbout 40 km from Moshi
- Activity levelRelaxed
- PickupHotel pickup in Moshi around 08:30
- Best timeAll year; clearest water in the dry months (June–October, January–February)
About this day tour
Kikuletwa, also called Chemka or Maji Moto, is a green oasis on the dry plains south of Moshi. The water stays pleasantly warm all year and is clear enough to see the small fish around you. Swim, try the rope swing, relax in the shade and be back in Moshi by late afternoon — a perfect rest day before or after a climb.
Good for: Families, rest days around a Kilimanjaro climb, and anyone with a free day in Moshi.
Highlights
- Swim in warm, spring-fed turquoise pools
- Rope swing and shallow spots for less confident swimmers
- Picnic lunch in the shade of giant fig trees
- Village and sisal-farm scenery on the drive
Hour by hour
Pickup in Moshi
Your Bundi guide meets you at your hotel and you set off in a private vehicle.
Arrive at the springs
A short walk from the car park; entry is handled for you.
Swim and relax
Around three hours in and around the pools.
Picnic lunch
Packed lunch and drinking water beside the water.
Drive back
Return through the villages, with a photo stop if Kilimanjaro is clear.
Back at your hotel
Evening free in Moshi.
Included
- Private transport with driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi
- Hot springs entrance fees
- Packed lunch and bottled water
Not included
- Tips for your guide
- Drinks bought on site
- Towels and swimwear
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Sandals or water shoes
- A bag for wet clothes
- Small cash for drinks and tips
