The Serval Wildlife and Chemka hot springs experience pairs close-up wildlife with northern Tanzania’s favourite swimming hole. In the morning you meet rescued servals, big cats and giraffes at an ethical sanctuary near Usa River; in the afternoon you float in the warm, crystal-clear water of the Chemka hot springs and take the fig-tree rope swing.
Two family favourites joined into one guided day from Arusha or Moshi, at 10% less than booking them separately.
Booking and pick-up: Free pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi or the Kilimanjaro Airport area. Elsewhere on request. Book by 20:00 for next-day trips; same-day on request via WhatsApp.
Collected for the short drive to the Serval Wildlife sanctuary near Usa River.
Arrive and meet the guide who will introduce you to the residents.
A guided walk through the grounds meeting rescued and rehabilitated animals.
Hand-feed the resident giraffes and gentle grazers from the platform.
Time with the sanctuary’s servals and big cats.
Across the plains to the springs, with Kilimanjaro views on clear days.
A relaxed lunch on the riverbank.
Into the clear, warm turquoise water: swim, float, or launch off the rope swing.
Back in Moshi around 17:30 and Arusha around 18:15.
Per person in USD. The bigger your group, the lower the price.
| Group size | Price / person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $270 |
| 2 travellers | $215 |
| 3-4 travellers | $190 |
| 5-6 travellers | $180 |
From $180 per person
Prices are guide rates covering the essentials for the day. Message us for your exact quote.
Talk to our local safari experts for a tailor-made itinerary that fits your dates and budget.
From $180 per person for groups of 5-6 and $270 for a private solo trip - see the group-price table above. It costs 10% less than booking the two trips separately.
Yes. Both stops are family favourites, and the springs have shallow edges as well as deep water.
Yes, a riverside lunch at Chemka, plus drinking water all day.
Swimwear, a towel, a dry change of clothes and closed shoes for the sanctuary.
