1-Day Lake Chala Hiking and Kayaking Tour from Moshi

1 Day Round trip from Lake Chala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the everyday life of the Chagga people on the drive from Moshi
  • 02 Explore Lake Chala, a caldera lake fed by underground streams from Kilimanjaro
  • 03 Hike through the picture-perfect countryside around the lake
  • 04 Jump into a kayak and explore the lake
  • 05 Look out for birds, baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, and seasonal elephant sightings

Enjoy the majestic tranquillity and peace of Lake Chala, which feels a thousand lifetimes away from the bustle of Moshi town, yet is only an hour's drive away. This caldera lake is fed by clean, cold underground streams from Kilimanjaro itself and is renowned for its gloriously changing colours. It is a perfect place to relax and unwind, with opportunities to hike through the picture-perfect countryside around the lake, swim in its sparkling waters, and take in its beautiful natural setting.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Chala Adventure from Moshi

  • Your friendly guide will arrive at your accommodation with your tasty packed lunch. Then, they will take you by transport to Lake Chala Safari Camp. On the way, you'll enjoy seeing the everyday life of the Chagga people, and if you are lucky, you may also catch views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Lake Chala Safari Camp is a beautiful private game reserve overlooking Lake Chala. Once you arrive, your guide will lead you down to the lakeside through lush green flora, with the blue lake stretching out ahead of you. Lake Chala is a stunning area, perfect for hikers and birdwatchers, and in season you might be lucky enough to spot elephants gathering at a distant waterhole. Spend the day wandering the paths around the lake or across the nearby savannah, where you're likely to see baboons, vervet monkeys, and blue monkeys, as well as perhaps the shy dik-dik and graceful kudu.
  • If you feel more active, you can jump into a kayak and explore the lake. As you row, you'll be serenaded by birdsong and the gentle plashing of the water.
  • After enjoying the marvellous adventures at Lake Chala, you'll be driven back to Moshi in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lake Chala 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Tax
  • Private car
  • Wages
  • Food
  • Lunch box
  • Cook

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lake Chala
Tour start
Lake Chala
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Lake Chala.

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