Chemka Hot Springs Tour: Swim in Crystal-Clear Waters

Six hours: the drive out, swimming in transparent geothermal water, lunch in the shade, and the drive back to Moshi

This half-day tour from Moshi takes you to Chemka Hot Springs, a natural geothermal pool hidden in the jungle where you swim in warm, incredibly clear water and eat a packed lunch on the shore. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi are included, along with a guide, lunch box, and water. An optional cultural visit to Rundugai village is available after swimming.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relaxing day at Chemka Hot Springs

• Pick up from Moshi hotel
• Drive one hour to Chemka Hot Springs
• Swim in clear warm waters
• Enjoy lunch box by the springs
• Optional cultural tour at Rundugai
• Return to Moshi hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Moshi hotel in the morning or afternoon, then a one-hour drive to Chemka Hot Springs. The springs are an oasis of geothermal warmth bubbling up from underground, and the water is so transparent you can see the bottom even where the pond reaches 10 meters deep. The temperature is warm and refreshing: exactly the kind of natural pool that justifies packing a swimsuit.

You'll have plenty of time to swim, float and explore the water at your own pace. Your guide brings a lunch box and 1.5 liters of water, so you can eat in the shade of the trees or find a sunny spot along the shore. The springs also attract wildlife, so there's a chance to spot animals that come to the same water. After you've swum and rested, the drive back to Moshi completes the day.

An optional cultural tour at Rundugai village is available if you want to add that after swimming. The whole outing is designed for all fitness levels, and children from age 10 are welcome. Your guide speaks English and handles all the logistics. You just show up at your hotel ready to swim.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi.
• private transportation to and from Chemka Hot Springs.
• lunch box.
• 1.5 liters of water.
• English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 60 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

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 4 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by KLM Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Moshi without a car: hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you only need to commit a half-day with no transport logistics to handle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Chemka Hot Springs from Moshi?

Chemka Hot Springs is about an hour's drive from Moshi. The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, so you don't need your own car.

How deep is the water at Chemka Hot Springs?

The pond can reach up to 10 meters deep in some places, but the water is so clear you can see the bottom. The temperature is warm and refreshing, and a swimsuit is essential.

What's included in the lunch?

A lunch box is provided, along with 1.5 liters of water. You can eat in the shade of the trees or find your own spot along the shore while you rest between swims.

Is there anything to do after swimming?

An optional cultural tour at Rundugai village is available after you finish at the hot springs, if you want to extend your day.