Lake Challa Day Tour

About Lake Challa Day Tour

Lake Chala, also known as Lake Challa, Located in the east of Kilimanjaro close to the border of Kenya, it is thought to be the deepest inland body of water in Africa. The area has abundant bird life and a variety of wildlife including the dik-dik, elephants, kudu, monkeys and baboons and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Perfect for hiking either down to the lake, short river walks or if you are feeling very adventurous you can hike around the rim of the lake, crossing into Kenya and back again.
For those just looking for tranquility and relaxation, take the short hike down to the lake where you can have a leisurely swim, read a book and enjoy the serenity of your surroundings.
This truly is an excursion you just cannot miss, an opportunity to get back to nature.
We will collect you early from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and travel straight to Lake Chala to make the most of your day trip experience.
Approximately 80 percent of the lake’s inflow comes from groundwater, which is derived mostly from rainfall in the Montane forest zone of Mount Kilimanjaro at an elevation of 1,800 to 2,800 metres (5,900 to 9,200 ft). It takes about 3 months for groundwater to reach the lake. The groundwater flowed into the lake at an estimated annual volume of 8,390,000 cubic metres (296,000,000 cu ft) from 1964 through 1977.

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Day 1: Moshi to Lake Challa

Meet our professional naturalist guide/driver at the lodge, who will deliver a short safari info briefing, after which, we travel to the Lake Chala. You can choose any activity from a nature bush walk, canoeing on the lake, fishing or swim in the Lake.
The bushwalk will last (2-4) hours depending on the pace. The walk offers scenic views with Kilimanjaro in the background, you will go down the rocky gullies formation to the water.
After the walk, we can have lunch at the Lake Chala lodge with a spectacular view of the lake as well as Kilimanjaro view in the clear days.
If you want to paddle in a canoe, this is a one-hour activity and if you want to go fishing it can be extended. You can find the specific Lake Chala tilapia, though you must fish and release since this is an endangered species.
You can swim in Lake Chala but it is recommended to stay close to the shore if you are not a strong swimmer. There a no dangerous aquatic creature but the depth of the lake with a seventy meter drop off is a caution.
Later in the evening, the driver will take you back to the lodge for your next adventure.

Price Include & Exclude

Includes

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- Visit the waterfalls and enjoy swimming if you like
- Cultural Village entry fees
- Tour Guide Charges
- Lunch and drinking water
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off from your Moshi Hotel