From Moshi: Lake Chala Day Trip with Hike and Canoe Safari
ID: GYG641148-1064387
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a day trip to Lake Chala from Moshi. Take a guided hike through the lush forest that surrounds the crater lake, spot playful primates and a variety of other animal and bird life.
Embark on a day trip to Lake Chala, a crater lake in a caldera at the border between Tanzania and Kenya. Take a guided hike through the lush forest that surrounds this crater lake and spot playful primates and a variety of other animal and bird life.
Be picked up after breakfast and make the drive to Lake Chala on the eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. Take a walk down the 100m deep crater rim to the lake shore and cool your feet at the water’s edge among the rocks as you watch the water ripple peacefully through the lake in shimmering delight.
After soaking in the view from the crater rim, descend to the water’s edge where you can choose to take a dip, enjoy a canoe safari, or simply take out a good book and read in the serenity. After a picnic lunch, make your way back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Take a guided hike through the lush forest that surrounds Lake Chala
- Spot playful primates and a variety of other animal and bird life
- Soak in the view from the crater rim and descend to the water’s edge
- Take a dip in the lake, enjoy a canoe safari, or simply relax on the shore
- Enjoy a picnic lunch and make your way back to your hotel in Moshi
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The lake is said to be the deepest inland water body in Africa with a depth of about 3 km, but it was measured at a depth of 95 meters.
Crocodiles were introduced to Lake Chala in the 1930s but have been eradicated since 2002.
The Lake Chala Tilapia is a threatened species due to overfishing, hence fishing is not allowed.
Lake Chala has a temperate but varied climate, with very hot days and chilly nights depending on the season.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
