Chemka hot springs
A spring-fed pool the colour of a swimming pool, under fig trees, an hour from Moshi.
Chemka, also called Kikuletwa, is a pool of clear warm water that rises out of the dry plain south of the mountain and sits under a roof of fig roots. There is nothing to do there except swim, float, snorkel over the little fish and eat lunch in the shade, which is the point. The best recovery day there is after Kilimanjaro.
What makes this one
- Warm, glass-clear spring water
- Snorkelling among the fish
- A picnic in the shade of the figs
- The right day after a climb or a safari
How it runs
- Step 1
Pickup in Moshi
About an hour and a half on tar and then dirt, past Boma Ng'ombe and across the plain.
- Step 2
The springs
Two to three hours to swim, snorkel and do nothing. A rope swing, if you want one.
- Step 3
Lunch and back
A picnic under the trees, then the drive back, in Moshi by mid afternoon.
Want an earlier start, a different pickup or two of these in one day? Just ask.
We reply within 4 working hours. No deposit to ask.On the map
- 1Moshi
- 2Chemka hot springs by road
What $85 does and doesn't cover
Price is per person, group of 5 or more, in US dollars. It falls as the group grows, because the vehicle and the guide are shared.
| Group | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per person | $140 | $100 | $95 | $90 | $85 |
Included
- Return transfer from your Moshi hotel
- Entry fee
- Picnic lunch, soft drinks and water
- Snorkel mask, towels, table and chairs
Not included
- Personal items
- Tips
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Sun cream and a hat, there is little shade on the drive
Tell us your date and how many you are and we'll confirm $85 or better.
We reply within 4 working hours. No deposit to ask.
