1-Day Lake Challa Trip from Moshi with Swimming and Kayaking

1 Day Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a refreshing time at Lake Challa
02 Take memorable photos at the Tanzania-Kenya border
03 Witness the natural beauty and spot birds and monkeys
04 Swim or kayak on the green-blue waters of Lake Challa

Embark on this refreshing journey to Lake Challa, a beautiful green-blue lake fed by underground springs from Mount Kilimanjaro. Admire the ancient rocks, lush vegetation of long grass and trees, and fauna such as monkeys and singing birds. Descend to the shore to enjoy this beautiful piece of nature, with time for swimming or kayaking if you wish.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Moshi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Challa Day Trip from Moshi

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up between 9 am and 10 am and drive from Moshi town to Lake Challa, 52 km away, in about 1 hour.
Upon arrival at Lake Challa, you will complete the government entrance formalities and drive into the park. Before descending, you will pass the Lake Challa restaurant, which offers a beautiful view of the lake and a great spot for memorable photos. The walk down to the lake is easy, and along the way you may enjoy seeing birds and monkeys in the trees. At the shore, you may enjoy swimming or kayaking, and you can also see the Kenyan side, as the lake lies on the border of Tanzania and Kenya.
Have your lunch, and then your guide will drive you back to your hotel.

The route