CHEMKA DAYTRIP

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Overview

Chemka Hot Spring, also known as Kikuletwa, is a hidden oasis near Moshi. Surrounded by fig trees and palms, the turquoise water is crystal‑clear, warm, and inviting. It’s the perfect place to relax, swim, and enjoy nature after trekking or safari. The daytrip combines scenic driving through rural villages with hours of leisure at the springs.

Pickup

A well-presented driver will be at hotel for pick up, heading out for a refreshing daytrip to Chemka Hot Spring.

Chemka/Kikuletwa Hot Spring Excursion

Distance: 40 km / 25 mi from Moshi (approx. 1–1.5 hours drive)

Full‑day trip

Description:

After breakfast, you drive through rural landscapes, passing small villages and open savannah. The road is dusty but scenic, with glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. By late morning, you arrive at Chemka Hot Spring—a natural pool fed by underground geothermal sources. The water is warm, clear, and turquoise, perfect for swimming, floating, or simply relaxing under the shade of fig trees. Rope swings hang over the pool for fun jumps, and fish nibble gently at your toes. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the water, with time to swim, sunbathe, or explore the surrounding woodland. In the afternoon, you drive back to Moshi or Arusha, arriving by early evening. The day ends with relaxation and memories of a hidden paradise.