Kikuletwa Hot Springs

KIKULETWA HOT SPRINGS (Chemka) an oasis of geothermal warmth

Short Overview

Experience a slice of local life with a visit to the idyllic oasis that is Kikuleta Hotsprings. Better known as ‘Maji Moto’, this gorgeous geothermal spring is a popular playground with locals and international visitors alike.

The clear, turquoise waters of the Chemka Hot Springs that bubbles up from underground. Surrounded by lush forest alive with birdsong and the call of monkeys, the Chemka Hot Springs is an ideal place to ease those tired legs after a strenuous ascent up Kilimanjaro or return from a long safari. They’re a little bit of heaven that’s perfect for refreshments, and those warm blue waters invite you to linger, swim or explore. Return refreshed, revitalised and relaxed.

You’ll depart from your Arusha or Moshi hotel and make the two-hour drive to Maji Moto. This scenic drive takes you off the tourist trail and offers a glimpse into local life: bustling markets, local farms, and the like.

You’ll then spend a few hours soaking in the pleasantly warm waters, swinging on the rope swing, relaxing in the sun-dappled shade of the trees, and feasting on local favourites such as chips maiyai (a French fry omelette) and nyama choma (BBQ).

After your fun in the sun, you’ll return to your lodge or continue on to your next destination.

And if you really don’t want to leave just yet, we can organise an afternoon barbie or even an overnight stay.