Tanzania · Hiking

1-Day Lake Chala Hiking Tour from Moshi with Wildlife and Swimming

1 Day Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the diverse wildlife around Lake Chala
  • 02 Meet the indigenous people of Tanzania and learn about their culture
  • 03 Go for a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the lake
  • 04 Enjoy stunning views of Lake Chala's green landscape
  • 05 Walk the lakeside and nearby savannah for birdwatching and wildlife spotting

Sign up for an excursion to Lake Chala and take in its natural green scenery, dramatic landscape, and diverse wildlife. Meet the indigenous people of Tanzania and learn about their culture and lifestyle. You can also kayak across the lake's borders or simply enjoy the stunning vistas of an untouched Africa.

Spend the day wandering the paths around the lake or across the nearby savannah, where you'll likely see baboons, vervet monkeys, and blue monkeys, and perhaps the shy dik-dik and graceful kudu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Moshi
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Chala Nature and Wildlife Day Trip

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and transfer you to Lake Chala.
  • On the way, you'll journey through the everyday life of Moshi and onto the freeway, enjoying a relaxing and comfortable hour-long drive.
  • Arrive and descend to the lakeside through vividly green flora, with the blue, blue lake ahead of you. It gets quite rocky near the lake, so wear sturdy footwear. It's 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'll likely see baboons, vervet monkeys, and blue monkeys, and perhaps the shy dik-dik and graceful kudu.
  • If you feel more active, you can swim and explore the lake further. You'll be serenaded by the ever-present birdsong and gentle plashing of the water as you row.
  • Later, the driver will drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Lake Chala's blue waters, lakeside trails, nearby savannah, Moshi

Where this trip takes you

Lake Chala's blue waters, lakeside trails, nearby savannah, Moshi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport
  • Park fees
  • Driver guide
  • Lunch box
  • 1.5 l bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Personal items (sturdy shoes, swimwear, and towel)
  • Gratuities/tips for the guide
  • Travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Moshi.

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