Embark on an unforgettable day trip that blends the thrill of a wildlife safari in Arusha National Park with the cultural richness of Rundugai Village and the relaxing tranquility of Chemka Hot Spring. This unique journey will take you on a whirlwind adventure through the diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures of Tanzania.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Arusha National Park
  • 1
    A day trip Cultural and Natural escape: Kikuletwa Hotspring

    Morning: Early Start: Depart from your accommodation in Arusha at 6:00 AM. Game Drive: Embark on a 2-hour game drive in Arusha National Park. Focus on observing key species like elephants, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope. A knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary on the local ecosystem and wildlife behavior. Photography: Utilize the morning light for optimal wildlife photography opportunities. Mid-Morning: Transfer to Rundugai: Depart Arusha National Park and travel to Rundugai Village, experience the adventurous drive to Rundugai village. arriving around 9:30 AM, be welcomed with the CTE owner or a local guide who will give you a briefing about the tour, history of the village as the origin of the village name derived from Maasai word Cultural Immersion: After a tour briefing, the tour begins by engage in a 1.5-hour cultural experience with Rundugai Cultural Tourism Enterprise. Activities may include: Meet and interact with the open colorful people of this vibrant place. The tour starts in Rundugai, at Kijiweni sub-village which serves as a Maasai Market every Monday. If you are lucky, you will meet Donkeys that are used as a means of transport by local village when they are going to sell their product at the Maasai market. Onward we proceed to the banana beer Centre where you can learn about the process, ingredients and taste a pint of banana beer. If you are lucky and they are preparing a new batch that day you can even help to brew the beer. Next, we will visit the highly respected and talented midwife who will tell her incredible stories about several work and life experiences and how she serves the community to this day. Afterwards we meet the herbalist and learn how she uses different traditional medicine from native trees to treat different diseases including cancer, hernia, high blood pressure, diabetes, Skin diseases, and more. You can also assist in preparing these medicines. As the tour proceeds, we meet local crafters who weave mats, baskets and huts. You will get the chance to take a short lesson in weaving. Lunch: Authentic Cuisine: Enjoy a delicious traditional Tanzanian lunch prepared by local women, they will have prepared a buffet of warm dishes for you providing a taste of authentic regional flavors. Afternoon: From there travel to Chemka Hot Spring, arriving around 1:30 PM. Begin a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. Spend 1.5 hours enjoying the therapeutic waters of the hot springs, surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors will get the chance to take a refreshing dip in the astonishing Kikuletwa Hotsprings. This natural pool which is surrounded by the impressive roots of fig trees and palm trees will make you feel like you have entered a tropical paradise. . Take a leap with the swinging rope for a dive into the crystal-clear water or just relax in a floating tube. Photography: Capture the scenic greenery beauty like paradise of the natural spring and surrounding landscape. Late Afternoon: Return to Arusha, farewell Chemka Hot Spring and return to Arusha, arriving around 4:30 PM. Say goodbye to Chemka Hot Spring with good memories you create there, as you buy some gifts from local shop like Handcrafts, Pictures that are painted by local people, depending on the time you visit you can meet young local boys selling to you some fruits like Baobab fruits that are on it’s shell.

    Main Destination: Arusha National Park

Includes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Feb 19 2025 to May 30 2025 $402 $259 $211 $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost

Tiem Tours And Safaris

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5/5

(1 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Tanzania
  • Size :

    10+
  • Member Of :

    TATO
  • Tour Types :

    Safaris And Tours In Tanzania, Mountain Trekking And Beach Holidays
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Tanzania Uganda
  • TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS is an African safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain climbing expeditions, Car hire and beach holidays around Tanzania. Tiem tours offers you a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Tanzania amazingly diverse landscape, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective. 


Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 ,
Arusha National Park
  • 1
    A day trip Cultural and Natural escape: Kikuletwa Hotspring

    Morning: Early Start: Depart from your accommodation in Arusha at 6:00 AM. Game Drive: Embark on a 2-hour game drive in Arusha National Park. Focus on observing key species like elephants, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope. A knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary on the local ecosystem and wildlife behavior. Photography: Utilize the morning light for optimal wildlife photography opportunities. Mid-Morning: Transfer to Rundugai: Depart Arusha National Park and travel to Rundugai Village, experience the adventurous drive to Rundugai village. arriving around 9:30 AM, be welcomed with the CTE owner or a local guide who will give you a briefing about the tour, history of the village as the origin of the village name derived from Maasai word Cultural Immersion: After a tour briefing, the tour begins by engage in a 1.5-hour cultural experience with Rundugai Cultural Tourism Enterprise. Activities may include: Meet and interact with the open colorful people of this vibrant place. The tour starts in Rundugai, at Kijiweni sub-village which serves as a Maasai Market every Monday. If you are lucky, you will meet Donkeys that are used as a means of transport by local village when they are going to sell their product at the Maasai market. Onward we proceed to the banana beer Centre where you can learn about the process, ingredients and taste a pint of banana beer. If you are lucky and they are preparing a new batch that day you can even help to brew the beer. Next, we will visit the highly respected and talented midwife who will tell her incredible stories about several work and life experiences and how she serves the community to this day. Afterwards we meet the herbalist and learn how she uses different traditional medicine from native trees to treat different diseases including cancer, hernia, high blood pressure, diabetes, Skin diseases, and more. You can also assist in preparing these medicines. As the tour proceeds, we meet local crafters who weave mats, baskets and huts. You will get the chance to take a short lesson in weaving. Lunch: Authentic Cuisine: Enjoy a delicious traditional Tanzanian lunch prepared by local women, they will have prepared a buffet of warm dishes for you providing a taste of authentic regional flavors. Afternoon: From there travel to Chemka Hot Spring, arriving around 1:30 PM. Begin a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. Spend 1.5 hours enjoying the therapeutic waters of the hot springs, surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors will get the chance to take a refreshing dip in the astonishing Kikuletwa Hotsprings. This natural pool which is surrounded by the impressive roots of fig trees and palm trees will make you feel like you have entered a tropical paradise. . Take a leap with the swinging rope for a dive into the crystal-clear water or just relax in a floating tube. Photography: Capture the scenic greenery beauty like paradise of the natural spring and surrounding landscape. Late Afternoon: Return to Arusha, farewell Chemka Hot Spring and return to Arusha, arriving around 4:30 PM. Say goodbye to Chemka Hot Spring with good memories you create there, as you buy some gifts from local shop like Handcrafts, Pictures that are painted by local people, depending on the time you visit you can meet young local boys selling to you some fruits like Baobab fruits that are on it’s shell.

    Main Destination: Arusha National Park

Includes & Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Feb 19 2025 to May 30 2025 $402 $259 $211 $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost

Tiem Tours And Safaris

Image

5/5

(1 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Tanzania
  • Size :

    10+
  • Member Of :

    TATO
  • Tour Types :

    Safaris And Tours In Tanzania, Mountain Trekking And Beach Holidays
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Tanzania Uganda
  • TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS is an African safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain climbing expeditions, Car hire and beach holidays around Tanzania. Tiem tours offers you a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Tanzania amazingly diverse landscape, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective. 

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