Day Trip to Lake Chala

Duration

1 Day

Destination

Moshi

Pick-Up

Kilimanjaro Int. Airport

Price From

$ 200/ Person

Tour Overview

The tranquillity and peace of Lake Chala seem a thousand lifetimes away from the bustle of Moshi town, but it’s actually only an hour’s drive away, so perfect for a day trip with a difference. Lake Chala is a caldera lake fed by clean, cold underground streams from Kilimanjaro itself, and it’s renowned for its gloriously changing colours; from deepest turquoise to emerald green to azure and all colours in between.

It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind and you’ve the choice of hiking the picture-perfect countryside around the lake, swimming in its sparkling waters (don’t forget your cozzie!) or kayaking across the border to Kenya. Or all three! It’s a day full of getting up close and personal to one of the greatest (and quietest) treasures of Tanzania.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi - Lake Chala Safari Camp

Your friendly guide will arrive at your accommodation armed with your tasty packed lunch. Then he or she will bustle you into the transport and drive you to Lake Chala Safari Camp. On the way you’ll journey through the everyday life of Moshi and on to the freeway, and you can spend a relaxing, comfortable hour-and-a-bit taking in the sights. Lake Chala Safari Camp is a beautiful private game reserve overlooking Lake Chala. You’ll arrive there and our guide will take you down 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’re likely to see baboons, vervet monkeys and blue monkeys as well as (perhaps) the shy dik-dik and graceful kudu, too. After your hike, spend some time sitting by the lakeside enjoying the stillness, only disturbed by birdsong and the gently lapping waters. If you’re feeling a little more active, you can jump into a kayak and explore the lake further. You’ll be serenaded by the ever-present birdsong and gentle plashing of the water as you row. After your adventures, stop at the bar for a drink (alcoholic or otherwise) and, if you’re a little peckish, an afternoon snack.

If you haven’t opted to camp at the Lake (think campfire under the star-filled heavens), you’ll be driven back to Moshi in the late afternoon. The pleasant drive will give you some “you” time to reflect on your day and wonder if it would be rude to go straight to bed when you get back – you won’t believe how tired you’ll feel after a day of restorative, stress-relieving peace.

Tour Includes

Day trip according to the itinerary
Transportation
Professional, English-speaking guide
Lunch
Mineral water
All mentioned activities
All Required Fees

Tour Excludes

International or Local Flights
Optional Activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel Insurance

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What customers have to say about what we do

We have been receiving reviews from our served clients, and Tanzania Pure Nature And Travel is rated 5/5 by customers. This honor is given to us by customers because we always remain committed to all our customers to do whatever is needed by them to make their safari fully satisfied.

    
 
 
        
   Linda M 
 2023-09-21
 
 
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Fabulous driver Hamadi .Saw incredible animals . Ask lots of questions prior to booking to unsure overnight accommodations suit your needs . Owner Aggrey very responsive ,and committed to customer satisfaction
  
 
       
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 2023-08-12
 
 
 Verified 3 day safari
Wonderful trip to three different safari sites with our wonderful and very knowledgeable host Ben, I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much ????
  
 
       
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 2021-12-27
 
 
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Exllent Pure Nature and Travel i had awesome and great adventures with you to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara. My family were so excited and ths must be memorable to my kids in their life with all big 5 animals. Drivers are good, the hotel you rent for us with the swiming pool and the view is also nice. Keep it up,
  
 
       
   Traudel B 
 2021-09-16
 
 
 Verified The secret of a perfect holiday - 9 Days Safari + 6 Days Beach in Tanzania + Zanzibar!
The game drive through the northern circuit with our guide and driver Ben was an unique and unforgettable experience. He showed us animals and plants we would have never seen on our own - he brought us at the right time to the right places. My favorites were the hippos in the Serengeti! The beachholiday and all excursions at Zanzibar organised Agness with her local guides to our fullest contentedness. I loved most the breathtaking boatride to Mnemba-Island and our picnic on a sandbank in the ocean. Important to us were also the cultural and historical sites like the "cultural heritage center/african art gallery" and the "national natural history museum" at Arusha. All campsites and lodges chosen by Aggrey and his company were very comfortable, clean and the staff was friendly and competent. Thanks to Aggrey we could enjoy our holiday in 2021 - althought we booked for 2020. Particulary noteworthy is the special and reliable service for all measures and requirements due to the corona pandemic! These days in Tanzania were exciting and we recommend the personally but very professionally acting company "Tanzania Pur Nature and Travel" to all future adventurers!
  
 
       
   Teddy K 
 2021-01-09
 
 
 Verified Wonders of the Wild
My favorite part was to see and hear the way carnivorous hunt their prey,also to watch different kinds of birds like flamingos and their different species.
  
 
       
   Veremundi Liheta 
 2021-01-05
 
 
 Verified Magical and breath taking experience!
My favorite part of the experience was the game ride. The guides were very friendly, professional too and took alot of time giving details and even gave us secret words they used for animal names and people too! I would highly recommend because our family had the best time in a long long time!
  
 
       
   Fredric G 
 2019-11-07
 
 
 Verified Safari Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Thanks Pure Nature for a great Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Our trip started at Moshi where the owner Aggrey met us and gave us a warmly welcome. Our Safari guide Ben gave us a once in a life time experience. We are a family of three, two adults and a child of 7 years old. We higly recommend Pure Nature for their professionalism and treatment. Best regards Angela, Fredric and Jolie
  
 
       
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 2019-07-23
 
 
 Verified Best Safari ever! ????????????????
We just returned from our Safari trip in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti and we had the most amazing time. Our guide, Danny, was an excellent host and made sure our experience was unforgettable. I would definitely repeat and recommend.
  
 
       
   Hartmut Ring 
 2019-07-07
 
 
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Unsere NGO Voice of Kilimanjaro-Kids e.V. nutzt seit unserer Gründung in 2002 ausschließlich den exzellenten Rundum-Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel. Ob Stadtfahrten, Projekteinsatzreisen oder Safaris - Jederzeit überzeugt Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel durch beste Organisation, Kompetenz, Fachwissen, sehr gut geschultes Personal und ein kundenorientiertes Management, sowie einen Fuhrpark in bestem technischen Zustand. Mehr als 65 unserer Mitglieder haben seit 2002 den Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel in Anspruch genommen und waren durchgängig mit allen Leistungen mehr als zufrieden. Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel kann man nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen. Voice of Kilimanjaro-Kids e.V. Hartmut Ring (Ehrenvorsitzender)
  
 
       
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 2019-07-07
 
 
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Wir - Andrea und Hartmut Ring - haben schon viele Safaris mit Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit durchgeführt. Unsere letzte 5-Tages-Safari im April 2019 hat uns in die Tarangire, Lake Manjara, Ngorongoro Krater, Serengeti und zu den Bushmen geführt. Die gelebte persönliche Rundum-Betreuung von Aggrey Makia und Leokadia Bambe, detaillierte Erläuterungen zu Land, Leuten und der Tier- und Pflanzenwelt in den Parks machen eine Safari mit Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Wir freuen uns auf unsere nächste Reise nach Tansania im Frühjahr 2020 und werden uns wieder ausschließlich dem perfekten Service von Tanzania Pure Nature and Travel anvertrauen. Andrea und Hartmut Ring Germany

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