Lake Chala Day Trip
1 Day Tanzania Safari

Lake Chala Day Trip

Safari Overview

Lake Chala lies about an hour and a half from Moshi/Arusha, on the Kenyan border, and is a volcanic caldera (collapsed volcano) filled with water. The area offers beautiful views, and activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Your guide and driver will pick you up in Moshi in the morning and bring you to Lake Chala, about 3-4 hour away from Moshi/Arusha. The road is bumpy, but the view once you reach the lake is more than worth it. You adventure starts with a hike on the caldera rim, through bush land and dried riverbeds. Then it will be time to go down into the crater, over a quite steep but short path that should be doable for anyone in normal shape. The views along the way are very scenic.

At the lake you can relax and possibly swim and kayak. At times, however, it’s not allowed to do these activities, and we have no power over this decision. We can however inform about the current situation before you book your tour. 

We drive back to Moshi/Arusha in the late afternoon, after a relaxing time at the lake and a steep climb back up!

In Tanzania, a tip is expected after your participation in a tourist activity. This tip is not included in your package. The recommended amount for a tour guide is 20-25 USD per day if you’re satisfied, to be divided by all your group members. As we pay a lot of attention to creating good working conditions for all our crew members and making sure they get paid according to guidelines from organizations that defend their rights, we kindly request you to respect this amount for any trip. Thank you! 


1 Day

Tanzania
Safari in Tanzania


Family Safari

DAY 1

LAKE CHALA DAY TRIP

Tour Pricing Option

Suggested Accommodations

We have no accommodations for this tour, contact us for further details.

The Tour Price Includes


  • English speaking driver
  • Private transport from your
  • Picnic lunch at the Lake Chala
  • Entrance fee to the Lake Chala
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
  • Private transport from your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi to the Hot Springs and back

The Tour Price Excludes


  • Accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
  • Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide to be divided between each member of your group.
  • Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
  • Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
  • A supplement of US $ 35.00 per day will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.