Tanzania · Water Adventure

1-Day Momela Lakes Canoeing Excursion in Arusha National Park

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the beauty of the flora and fauna around the Momela Lakes
  • 02 Enjoy an exciting canoe ride on one of the Momela Lakes
  • 03 Spot birdlife such as flamingos, herons, little grebes, and Egyptian geese
  • 04 Look out for hippos, buffaloes, waterbuck, bushbuck, and tall giraffes

Sign up for this exciting excursion to Tanzania's famous Momela-Seen, a group of seven shallow lakes situated inside Arusha National Park, and marvel at the natural beauty on a fun-filled canoe ride on one of the Momela Lakes. Spot several species of birds and animals, including hippos, flamingos, herons, and Egyptian geese.

Enjoy canoeing on the Momela Lakes, which is done on one of the small lakes that offers stunning views of the forest backdrop.

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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 Arusha, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Momela Lakes Canoeing Excursion in Arusha National Park

  • Get in touch with your tour guide in Arusha to start the excursion.
  • Transfer to Momela Lakes, a combination of multiple lakes situated in Arusha National Park. These lakes are mostly fed by underground water channels. The underground channels feeding the lakes are rich in minerals, allowing different types of birdlife to inhabit the area, such as little grebes, herons, flamingos, and many more.
  • Enjoy canoeing on the Momela Lakes, which is done on one of the small lakes that offers stunning views of the forest backdrop. Canoeing here is exhilarating and adventurous. Hippos can be spotted nearby, and other wildlife such as buffaloes, waterbuck, and bushbuck can also be seen. The area also harbours the peculiar tall giraffes.
  • After the canoeing experience, a tasty picnic lunch will be offered, followed by a late afternoon game drive en route before heading back to Arusha.

Trip ends.

Momela Lakes, mineral-fed shallow waters, forest backdrop of Arusha National Park

Where this trip takes you

Momela Lakes, mineral-fed shallow waters, forest backdrop of Arusha National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport
  • Suburb fees
  • English-speaking African tour driver/guide
  • Lunch box
  • 1.5-litre bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Personal items
  • Gratuities/tips for the driver/guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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