Booking request - Hint of wilderness - glamping
Hidden in the dry savannah between Moshi and Arusha, the Kikuletwa Hot Springs (also called Chemka Hot Springs or Maji Moto) are one of the best places to relax in northern Tanzania. Crystal-clear turquoise water, palm and fig trees, rope swings and warm sunshine — it’s the perfect escape.
But the journey itself is just as memorable. Depending on the season, we drive through sunflower fields, trees with bright red flowers, or the beautiful sugar cane plantation of TPC Moshi. And on clear days, you’ll catch beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro along the way.
KIKULETWA HOT SPRINGS ITINERARY
We pick you up from your hotel in Moshi around 9:00 AM, and the drive takes about 1.5 hours. Some of the road is paved, while the rest winds through small villages, dry riverbeds, acacia trees, baobabs, and occasional Maasai herding their cattle, offering a peaceful glimpse of everyday Tanzanian life.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Driving time: 3-4 hours return
Don’t forget: swimwear, towel, sunscreen
Once at the hot springs, the time is entirely yours:
Swim in the surprisingly refreshing spring water that flows from underground channels linked to Kilimanjaro
Watch local boys jump from the rope swing with impressive acrobatics
Explore the surrounding area or find a shady spot to relax
Enjoy simple but delicious food like chips mayai or chips kuku from local vendors
Around 4Â PM, we’ll start the drive back to Moshi.
It’s also possible to start in Moshi and end in Arusha or vice-versa, due to the location of the hotsprings.
