Situated about 35 kilometers from Moshi in the heart of the Sanya Plains lies the Rundugai Springs. They are an extraordinary phenomenon, rushing up from underground in the middle of parched and dusty landscape.

Locally called Chemka, meaning boiling, this refers to the way in which the water appears to boil as it emerges from underground.

In fact, the water is not hot rather it is a pleasant temperature! This is a good place to visit for a picnic and a swim too. And the views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day are also fabulous. Unfortunately, the water is full of fluoride which means the local people can’t use it for drinking