LAST UPDATED: 5/28/26 – How to Visit the Kikuletwa Hot Springs in Tanzania
The Kikuletwa Hot Springs are a spring oasis near Arusha, Tanzania. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to get away from the heat. The crystal clear blue-green water, surrounded by beautiful forest, is absolutely stunning.
In addition to swimming in the cool, refreshing water, there is a rope swing that gets plenty of action. If you aren’t too squirmish, you can dip your feet in the water, and the resident fish will give you a free pedicure (as they like to eat away the dead skin from your feet). It’s actually pretty ticklish.
If you get hungry, they serve both refreshments and Chipsi Mayai, a local egg dish that translates from Swahili to mean eggs and chips. It’s very delicious.
Planning Your Trip to Tanzania
Before you depart for Tanzania, you will need to make sure you meet all of the country’s requirements for entry. This includes making sure you meet the passport, VISA, and vaccination requirements. To assist you with this, I have linked to my guide on Tanzania’s entrance requirements for you to review below.
How to Get to the Kikuletwa Hot Springs
The hot spring is located roughly an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport and about 2 hours from downtown Arusha. I have included a map with directions on how to get to the Kikuletwa Hot Springs from the Kilimanjaro International Airport for you to review below.
Directions to Kikuletwa Hot Springs
Kikuletwa Hot Springs Tours from Arusha
Booking a guided Kikuletwa Hot Springs tour is a smoother, safer, and more convenient way to visit than going on your own. You avoid the hassle of arranging transport on rough rural roads, benefit from a local guide who knows the best times and hidden spots, and enjoy reliable pickup and logistics that make the day effortless. I’ve included some highly recommended tours below to help you choose the right option for your trip.
Video: Visiting Kikuletwa Hot Springs
If you would like to get a better sense of what the Kikuletwa Hot Springs is all about, check out our short video below. It’s a pretty amazing place.
Kikuletwa Hot Springs Photo Gallery
Kikuletwa Hotsprings is a stunningly beautiful place, so getting some great pictures wasn’t too difficult. Below is a gallery of some of the shots we took while at the hot springs.
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I used to live in Arusha! Tanzania is an amazing country – and chips Mayai is one of my favourite meals. Awesome photos!
Awesome!!! It’s a beautiful area. I would love to go back one day. And chips Mayai is one of my favorites too!