Lake Chala Crater Lake
Canoe on a turquoise crater lake on the Kenyan border, with Kilimanjaro views on the way home.
Lake Chala Crater Lake · 5–6 hours
Package Overview
Lake Chala fills a steep volcanic crater on Kilimanjaro's eastern edge, right on the border with Kenya. You look down on the turquoise water from the crater rim, often with baboons nearby, then walk down to paddle a canoe across the lake. Lunch is a picnic by the shore, and on clear afternoons the drive back gives some of the best views of Kilimanjaro's eastern side.
Highlights
- Panoramic views from the crater rim
- Canoeing on the lake
- Baboons and birdlife
- Kilimanjaro views on the drive back
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 • Crater rim, canoe and picnic
Lake Chala
Morning pickup in Moshi for the drive east to Lake Chala, about an hour and a half. Stop on the crater rim for the view, then take the path down to the water for a canoe trip and a picnic lunch by the shore. Head back in the afternoon with Kilimanjaro on your left.
Note: The path down to the lake is steep in places. Swimming isn't recommended.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi
- ✓Entrance fee
- ✓Canoe hire
- ✓Picnic lunch with table and chairs
- ✓Soft drinks and water
Not included
- ✕Personal toiletries
- ✕Tips
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