Chemka Hotsprings E-Bike Day Trip from Moshi: 60km ride

Ride past villages and Kilimanjaro views, then swim in the hotsprings

An e-bike day trip from Moshi that takes you 60km south through sugar cane fields, farmland and rural villages with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi, ending at Chemka Hotsprings for a swim and lunch before the return ride. Your English-speaking guide leads the route on mostly flat dirt and tarmac terrain. The trip runs five to seven hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cycling tour to Chemka Hot Springs

• Cycle south through sugar cane fields
• Pass villages of plantation workers
• Ride alongside crops and livestock
• Spot views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi
• Arrive at Chemka Hot Springs oasis
• Swim and have lunch at hot springs
• Cycle back to Moshi

The experience

The ride heads south out of Moshi into enormous sugar cane fields worked by the Tanzanian Plantation Company, passing villages built for plantation workers. As the landscape shifts, you cycle alongside corn, wheat, turnips, onions and bananas, with herds of cattle, goats and sheep appearing along the route. The terrain stays mostly flat on a mix of dirt and tarmac road, and on clear days Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi rise in the distance.

As you approach Chemka Hotsprings, an oasis of trees shelters the water ahead. You'll swim in the natural hotsprings and eat lunch there before cycling back to Moshi. The whole day covers 60km. Your guide speaks English and carries water and snacks for the route.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet.
• bottled water and snacks.
• lunch at the hotsprings.
• all fees and taxes.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by One Bike Tanzania

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you have a free afternoon or morning in Moshi and want to ride into rural farmland rather than stay in town. The fixed 60km route and five to seven hour duration fit a single day. If you prefer a shorter ride or a different pace, look for half-day options instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Chemka Hotsprings like when we arrive?

Chemka Hotsprings is a natural pool sheltered by trees, fed by warm water that stays refreshing year-round. It's a swimming stop where you'll spend time in the water and have lunch before heading back on the bikes.

How difficult is the cycling for someone who hasn't ridden much?

The terrain is mostly flat on dirt and tarmac road, which keeps the ride manageable. The operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the pace is set by the guide for the group.

What do we pass through on the way to the hotsprings?

You cycle through sugar cane fields, then farmland growing corn, wheat, turnips, onions and bananas. Small villages appear along the route, and you'll see livestock grazing. On clear days, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi are visible in the distance.