Kikuletwa Hot Springs

Description:

Summary.

Summary.

It's a little oasis located on the semi-arid on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and surrounded by astonishing ficus and palm trees make it a surprising jungle in the middle of nowhere and the perfect place for relaxing and the doctor fish gives you a nice pedicure.

Facts about Kikuletwa Hot Springs.

It's also popularly known as Chemka Hot Springs or Maji Moto.

The water is not really hot but warm and refreshing.

Is the only place around Tanzania where you can experience the natural pedicure “doctor fish”.

The hot spring is a sacred and ritual practice place for Pare people ancestors. Every year traditional Pare people gather and offer gifts to their ancestors for different cultural beliefs.

Cultural Myth.

Locals believe that the water from the spring has some natural power that can help to eliminate bad odds.

Visitor Dos and Don'ts around Kikuletwa Hotsprings

Do not catch animals such as water turtles, Chameleons, beetles and any other aiming of photographing that can harm their life and cause them to become extinct or affected in any way.

Don't buy things like Baob fruits or any other stuff from kids because when they earn money it encourages school dropping.

Do not photograph locals randomly, if interested ask our guide to assist you with the best way to photograph locals.

Do not write on rocks or trees as it harms the trees and is not a kind of nature appreciation but vandalism.