Kikuletwa Hot Spring
Kikuletwa Hot Springs is a very special natural phenomenon in which hot water gushes out of the ground. The water of this spring is turquoise blue and crystal clear and invites you to a refreshing dive over 6 meters depth. The pool is surrounded by a semi-arid landscape, and sprawling fig tree. Get ready to relax and rejuvenate your body with these smoothing and tranquil hot springs. It’s the perfect spot after a safari and Kilimanjaro climb or just to escape the city.
The drive from Moshi / Arusha takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Lake Chala
30 km east of Moshi, this crater lake fed from Mount Kilimanjaro is truly an off the beaten track. The views of the surrounding area and the shores of the lake provide a magnificent picnic site.
The Chala Hill walk is best done in the early morning. Well worth the climb, this is an incredibly scenic walk with breathtaking 360% views across the lake to Kenya, to Lake Jipe, Kilimanjaro and over most of the 800 hectares of Chala land.
This walk can be continued right around the lake.
Materuni Waterfalls
Materuni waterfalls is one of the biggest and most popular waterfalls in Kilimanjaro Region. The waterfalls situated on the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the authentic Chagga tribe. The source of water comes directly from the glacier on top of Kilimanjaro.
About 30min driving from Moshi town and 1 ½ hour from Arusha, walking through coffee and banana farm surrounded by lush landscape its where this waterfalls found.
A 30 min walk through stunning green landscape of chagga land will bring us to this hug waterfall, here we will go swimming in the refreshing water and have break for lunch at this beautiful waterfall. With a very nice weather you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro very close.
Maasai Village
A visit to a Masai village is an interesting experience. When you arrive in the village, children and adults greet you with songs and dancing. At certain times, you will be welcomed in one of the homesteads of the village. The village huts (called Emanyata) are made of cow dung and clay plastered over stalk frames. This is pretty handy, the Maasai keep cattle herds and the dung is always rich and freely available. One of the hosts will give you an insight into the life of the Maasai.
Some may not speak English, but our guide will interpret you so that the story can be exchanged. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and lifestyle of this tribe. You can ask as many questions as you like.
A variety of goods, including homeopathic medicines, local clothing and cereals. Here you have the opportunity to bring home a souvenir, a reminder that you appreciate. In the village they will offer you a hot lunch.