Day Trip to Kikuletwa Hot Spring

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A perfect place on earth with crystal clear water, this place has few names from Kikuletwa hot spring, Rundugai hot spring and or Chemka hot spring, (Maji Moto) a traditional Swahili name for this place. It is an ideal place to recover from multi-day tours and long hiking trips. This natural oasis is almost two-hour drive from Arusha and approximately 71 kilometers, it is about an hour drive from Moshi town Centre on a private vehicle, it is absolutely a gem in Tanzania that you should never miss paying a visit while on a Tanzania trip. Its warm water flows underground from the Mount Kilimanjaro and forms a clear and clean pond ideal for swimming allowing you to swing and jump deep from higher trees around this place as the pond is very deep up to 10 meters at some places, its water is so clear that you can see the bottom well all the time. This place allows you to spend a relaxing full day under the lush green trees with some important sites for picnic and BBQ within the area. It’s an ideal place for underwater photographic since its water is so clear and you can see as far as possible. Around this oasis lies the rundugai village with many opportunities to engage on a cultural visit either on a biking tour or walking tour. You will be able to visit some local families including tha Maasai people living in the Rundugai village and experience number of activities for your liking. Our Tanzania experts and consultants will be able assist you with add on for this place as there is so much that you can experience in this area not only the swim itself but way far.

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Description

Kikuletwa hot spring is absolutely a gem in Tanzania that you should never miss paying a visit while on a Tanzania trip. It is a perfect place on earth with crystal clear water, this place has few names from Kikuletwa hot spring, Rundugai hot spring and or Chemka hot spring, (Maji Moto) a traditional Swahili name for this place. It is an ideal place to recover from multi-day tours and long hiking trips. This natural oasis is almost two-hour drive from Arusha and approximately 71 kilometers, it is about an hour drive from Moshi town Centre on a private vehicle.

Tour Itinerary
  • Moshi to Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Spring in / Rundugai Village

    Today you will have a relaxed breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, then we will start a drive passing through Moshi town heading to the direction of Arusha or Kilimanjaro international airport, few kilometers before Kia junction at Boma Ng’ombe your will turn left on gravel road to Kikuletwa hot spring for a spectacular day tour and swim. Kikuletwa Hot Springs also known as a “maji ya moto” in Swahili language is a hidden gem located in the heart of Tanzania, known for its crystal-clear water and stunning natural surroundings, this is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. This natural oasis is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering a unique and unforgettable swimming experience, snorkeling by hanging on a swing and dive into the pool, and it’s a place where you can sunbathe, its water is so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom of the spring, making it an ideal spot for underwater photography. The area has some nice picnic site where you can enjoy your lunch break before heading back to Moshi town where you have been picked from.

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