Private Tour
Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Kikuletwa Hot Springs are certainly one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania - the hot springs are surrounded by fig and palm trees and winding roots - a real hidden paradise. The crystal clear, turquoise waters invite you for a refreshing swim. Although called a hot spring, water in Kikuletwa is not hot, but rather refreshing since the water source is from the Kilimanjaro mountain itself. Most of the visitors arrive around noon, but we arrive early in the morning when it is still quiet. Therefore, with some luck we will spot the blue monkeys in the tree tops, before they later dissapear in the bush.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Materuni Waterfalls
The Kikuletwa Hot Springs are certainly one of the most beautiful places in Tanzania - the hot springs are surrounded by fig and palm trees and winding roots - a real hidden paradise. The crystal clear, turquoise waters invite you for a refreshing swim. Although called a hot spring, water in Kikuletwa is not hot, but rather refreshing since the water source is from the Kilimanjaro mountain itself. Most of the visitors arrive around noon, but we arrive early in the morning when it is still quiet. Therefore, with some luck we will spot the blue monkeys in the tree tops, before they later dissapear in the bush. This is probably the best place to swim. Emanating from within the earth, the geo-thermally warmed water is constantly renewed and is therefore very fresh and clear and clean. It’s a very pleasant place to spend a couple of hours with family, or to relax before or after a climb or safari. The distance from Arusha to the hot springs is 69km and the journey normally takes around 1 hour 20 minutes, so one should allow at least 5- 6 hours for this excursion.
What‘s Included
A professional driver/guide who speaks English
Other services provided on request of the customer.( vegeterian).
Live tour commentary provided in English
Boxes lunch, admission fees, snorkeling equipment
Round trip transportation to and from your hotel in Arusha
Visas
international flights
Tips and gratitude for driver/Guide and safari cook
Pickup points
Arusha Airport
Arusha Tanzania
Arusha Tourist Inn
Sokoine Road Arusha Tanzania
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
Fire Road, Clock Tower Roundabout, Plot 2 Arusha Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania
Arusha Planet Lodge
Plot 2271, Moshono Village, Arusha Tanzania
Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa
Tengeru Rd, Arusha Arusha Tanzania
Zawadi House Lodge
Kundayo Road, Arusha Tanzania
Options
Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Roberto M,,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our driver Joel, who helped us witj pictures and also recommended a very nice restaurant on the way back. Chemka is really beutiful and an amazing place to relax!
Asante sana！
J3080CA,,Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was able to arrive in the morning when there were few people, so I was able to relax. I had a safe and friendly guide. Thank you so much.
Highly recommended
LinL504,,Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour included a driver as guide, entrance tickets, a meal, and returning drive. It’s around 12:30-19:00 for me, according to my accommodation area. It took 1.5 h drive, and the guide is very helpful for finding some charging items I need on the road. And tell me everything that I need to know. Everything is well taken care of. It’s really nice.
Some like it hot
eduardo093,,Feb 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It felt like being in an oasis since the surrounding area is desert like. A hot spring it isn’t. More accurately, it’s a lukewarm spring, but the ambience is exotic and relaxing. I enjoyed watching the young people swinging into the water and the mix of tourists and local folk.
Nice day tour to materuni falls, coffee farm and chemka hot springs.
w0rldtraveller80,,Jul 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very memorable trip. In one day it covered Materuni falls, coffee farm tour, and chemka hot springs. The tour guide Essam was excellent, giving me personal attention and explaining so many things along the way. Coffee tour showed the Chagga village people showed the whole process of making coffee and afterwards the coffee tasted really good. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this area.
Relaxing swim!
Bernd E,,Jun 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our trip! We arrived in the morning which was perfect, because we were the only ones. After 11 am it became quite busy with tourists and locals (weekend). Our driver was very friendly, enthousiastic and helpful! The food was also very nice.
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