14 Hot Spring Day Trips in Tanzania Worth Getting Wet For

1.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95Our pick

You’ll hike to Materuni Waterfalls, learn how Chagga coffee is grown and roasted, then swim at Chemka, also called Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Pickup, a private group, and mobile tickets are included. Guide Owen is named as one possible guide, but the full day can run longer than advertised.

“Had a great time, everything is really nice and the coffee tour was fun and interesting. Owen is a great guide and always made sure that I was having a good time.”

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2.Amazing Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Spring Day Trip | BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $100

Travel by private car and guide from Arusha to Chemka Kikuletwa Hot Springs near Moshi. Swim in clear spring water, relax under the trees, watch for monkeys and baboons, and enjoy a barbecue lunch. The road is rough, and the water may feel cool rather than hot.

“I was excited and had a wonderful time after participating in this trip ,I really enjoyed the chemka kikuletwa hot spring, the trip was very well planned I did not even want to go for sure bugiri chato safaris are the best tour operator I do not want to miss another trip.”

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3.Private Full-Day Tour Maasai Village and Kikuletwa Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $220

From Moshi, your English-speaking guide, often Alpha, takes you to Kambi ya Chooka Maasai village near Rundugai for chai, dancing, and cultural exchange. After a picnic lunch, cool off in Kikuletwa’s turquoise spring water. This private tour lasts about 10 hours and ends back in Moshi.

“Oserok trips is not just a Safari company it's a person who carries his whole country and its people in his heart. Alpha shares it all with us with attention, respect and love. My daughter booked a 4 days trip with Alpha which included NgoronRead more”

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5.Kikuletwa Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $150

Travel from Arusha or Moshi through Boma ng’ombe and village roads to Kikuletwa Hot Spring. Expect clear, pleasantly warm water, palm trees, rope swings, floats, and time to rest. Rupia Adventure staff named in tour arrangements include Matt, Mathias, and driver Emanuel.

“Kikuletwa hot spring or chemka its beautiful place and good place to relax, we enjoyed to visit there, thanks Matt to arrange this tour”

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6.Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $90

Travel from Arusha with an English-speaking guide to Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, for a swim in clear, cool spring water beneath fig and palm trees. Your $90 fee covers transport, admission, lunch, and snorkeling gear. Early departure helps you enjoy the pool before it gets busy.

“We 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!”

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7.Kikuletwa Chemka Hot Springs Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel from Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs by tuk tuk or mountain bike with guide Regean or another local cycling guide. Swim in cool turquoise water, try the rope swing, see Maasai villages and baobab trees, and enjoy a traditional lunch. Tuk tuk travel takes about an hour each way, while cycling takes 3 to 4 hours each way.

“The hot springs were amazing. Our tour guide was very informative and explained so much stuff along the drive to hot spring. It's was kind of a long drive in tuk tuk but we got to see so much and learn a lot along the way. The hot springs are not very hot but was perfect tRead more”

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8.Private Day Trip to Kikuletwa Hot Springs in Kilimanjaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Leave Moshi at 9:00 a.m. for a private day at Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also called Maji Moto. Swim in clear blue water, swing from a rope, enjoy local lunch, and ask about the nearby waterfall. Transport, entrance, water, and taxes are included.

“Msafiri organised our day trip very well and provided a very knowledgeable guide and a tasteful local lunch. We were very pleased with the service and daytrip and can recommend to book with this firm. The hotsprings are about one hour out oRead more”

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9.Kilimanjaro Waterfalls Hike & Moshi Hot Springs Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $160

Set out from Arusha with Emmanuel or Kombo for a Kilimanjaro foothills waterfall hike, scenic picnic, and swim at Chemka Hot Springs. A private car and driver keep the day flexible, while village and coffee guides add local insight. Plan for an 8am pickup and return around 5pm.

“oh my gosh!!! please go!!! not only was the scenery and the waterfall/springs beautiful, the local village and coffee guides were wonderful and made us feel like family. the food is gorgeous and so tasty, we made friends for life here! as three young girls we felt really safe too!!”

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10.Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs in a small group or private vehicle. You get round-trip transport, entry, bottled water, an English or Swahili-speaking guide, swimming time, and village scenery. Bring food money, a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

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11.Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $120

Leave Arusha or Moshi at 7:00 am for Kikuletwa Hot Springs, a peaceful natural stop off the road between the two towns. You’ll ride in a 4WD Land Cruiser, spend the morning enjoying the spring and surrounding nature, eat lunch, then return. Guides may include Jeff, Louis, or Mike, but assignments vary.

“Jeff and Louis were amazing. Jeff not only assisted me with booking this safari for myself and my friends, but he also guided me and gave me sound advice regarding other aspects of my trip that had nothing to do with the safari. In other Read more”

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12.Private Day Tour in Serval Wildlife and Kikuletwa Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Start with pickup in Arusha or at the airport, then visit Serval Wildlife for keeper-monitored animal encounters before spending about three hours at Kikuletwa Hot Spring. The private tour runs roughly 5 to 8 hours and includes transport, water, beer, parking, and a safari guide.

“The roadtrip was realy amazing and you will see everything that the guide tell.”

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13.1 Day Tour Hot Spring (Majimoto)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $80

Set out from Arusha at 8:00 am for a private visit to Maji Moto, a warm natural spring fed from underground water. Swim among trees, stop near Rundungai village, and enjoy snacks or a picnic lunch. English, German, and French service is available.

“Ein toller Ort, man hat das Gefühl von Baden im Dschungel. Das Wasser ist angenehm war, hat aber eine deutliche Strömung, also mit Kindern wäre ich vorsichtig.”

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14.Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $134

Travel privately from Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, crossing paved and gravel roads through bushland, dry riverbeds, baobab, and acacia trees. Swim in warm spring water, enjoy lunch, and consider a visit to a Maasai hut before returning to Moshi.

“The tour is just awesome!! we had a cool crew and the best guides we saw a lot and got to know Tanzania! I would book it again and again!”

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