Affordable Lake Chala Day Group Tour
Overview
Lake Chala, also known as Dschalla, is a crater lake in a caldera on the borders of Kenya and Tanzania on the eastern edge of Mount Kilimanjaro, 8km north of Taveta and 55 km from the town of Moshi.
Depending on the time of year, it ranges in colour from deep blue to turquoise and green and is surrounded by a 100 meters high crater rim. The lake is fed by groundwater flows, which come from Mount Kilimanjaro, fed and drained underground with a rate of about 10 million mΒ³ / year. Even the Chalk loses volume. Its level had dropped in the last 6 years, by 2.4 meters, at the start of 2011 the water level has risen again by over 1 meter.
We will pick you up at your hotel in the Morning and drive to Lake Chala Area, After getting all required permits, we will start walking around the Lake where you will have an opportunity to swim in the lake and also to do kayaking.
In the Afternoon you will have lunch and drinks. You can then continue swim, kayak or walk around.
In the evening we will take you to your hotel in Moshi.
Highlights
- Relax and Unwind From the Busy City Life in Crater Lake of Chala
- See the fabulous views of the surrounding landscape
- Leisurely walk around the Lake
- Enjoy water activities including Kayaking sand Swimming
- Professional and entertaining Tour Guides
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service provided
Good to Know
Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 8 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick you from your Hotel to Lake Chala then return you to your Hotel in the Evening
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- ,5l bottle of water
- Lunch
- Driver guide
- Village fees
- Park fees
- Transport to and from your hotel to lake chala
- Kayaking / Canoeing
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions
- Gratuities /
- Personal items
- Drinks not stated in Inclusions
- Meals and snacks not stated in Inclusions
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Bring a swimming costume for water activities at Lake Chala
Traveler reviews
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- Deedee Β· NZ2021-09-02Traveler review
Wonderful food with an amazing view. Just a day trip but well worthwhile. It's quite climb down to the lake so don't do it unless you are pretty fit.
- Chantal J Β· TZ2021-06-26Traveler review
<p>Super location with an excellent view of the lake, Possibility to go kayaking or swimming in the lake and to go for a walk to the crater, Great service.</p>
- Karen H Β· AU2021-05-27Traveler review
Lovely for a visit and worth the steep walk down to the Lake for a very refreshing swim.
- mmmadsen55 Β· US2021-05-25Traveler review
The view from the lake was incredible. The hike down and back up was strenuous but doable for a 66 yr. old woman. I was quite proud of myself!
- martehyggen Β· NO2021-05-17Traveler review
We had so much fun canoeing from Tanzania to Kenya in beautiful surroundings! Affordable and definitely a must.
- Moonlight2 urse Β· TZ2021-04-27Traveler review
We had the lovely moment in lake Chala it was so nice to us creating for the new life experience in our mind. We spent one day here for enjoyment I cannot explain my feeling in a wide way but what I can say is the area is well gifted for nature and we have to experience this go and see
- G D Β· CA2021-04-04Traveler review
Beautiful lake sharing a border with Kenya. Remote. Great day.
- Minassie A Β· ET2021-04-02Traveler review
Lake Chala is a beautiful place close to the Kenyan border. The Lake view, the bushes, the campsites, and the quietness of the area is amazing. The guides are very friendly.
- Jrl001 Β· GB2021-03-27Traveler review
We did a day trip to Lake Chala which included kayaking on the lake which is a must if you go! The view at the restaurant is stunning and then the descent down isn't too long but is quite steep so I'd advise appropriate footwear.
- Jennifer L Β· US2021-03-24Traveler review
Lake Chala looks like a blue diamond on land between Tanzania and Kenya, quiet and modest.
- Cch1971 Β· PE2021-03-13Traveler review
We visited Lake Challa and were impressed by its beauty. So well worth a visit.
- priscillad Β· TZ2021-02-19Traveler review
A great place to, the rally enjoyed every moment spent in lake Chala, watching sunrise was so good...and a beautiful experience with the lake.
- Heart tripping Β· US2019-11-26Traveler review
Lake Chala was a wonderful day trip for my roommates and me, who are living in Machame for a month. It's quite a hike to the bottom, but the trek down had some great views, too! Perfect day trip.
- Queeneemay Β· PH2019-10-21Traveler review
It is a fantastic view! Really looks surreal.
- Silvia D Β· ZA2019-10-19Traveler review
If you are looking to spend a day of relaxing and taking it slow, away from the hustle of a city, Lake Chala is a perfect getaway. It's a crater lake, and the water is quite warm. It's secluded and a great place to go for a swim or just hang out.
- Barba Β· US2019-10-19Traveler review
Great place, worth the efforts, amazing view. Nice place to chill out with friends and enjoy the scenery
- flojo78 Β· KE2019-09-21Traveler review
Located in a crater, Lake Chala has a beauty of its own. One cannot actually tell that there is a lake in that crater until you climb up the hill and see the beauty. People swim in that lake.
- Francine_cf Β· TZ2019-09-06Traveler review
A place to relax and cut off from a stressed time... walking, relaxing and everything else what you need to have a great time you can find there!
- Emma D Β· US2019-09-01Traveler review
After a long drive, you arrive at Lake Chala. This lake is extremely deep and is located half in Tanzania and half in Kenya. Around the lake, you can do many different things, like camping, hiking or kayaking. We did not have the time to stay several nights so we only went for a day trip and took out the kayaks to kayak to Kenya! There are also possibilities to eat there. Lake Chala is a beautiful place to go on a trip and for a beautiful hike and/or kayak trip - just don't forget to bring sunscreen!
- JemmaM994 Β· AU2019-08-27Traveler review
This incredible, natural and beautiful place is a must see - do!
- Ewa S Β· US2019-08-22Traveler review
Breathtaking views, totally calm and beautiful! You can spend hours just staring and listening to the silence. For more active ones, I did kayaking on the lake and it was extraordinary!
- Kiwi Β· KR2019-08-15Traveler review
This is a beautiful lake. Lovely for a swim. The place is rather isolated but worth a stay. Gives a chance to walk into Kenya.Beautiful area and a lovely LONG walk available around the lake or short one down into the lake.
- Moses K Β· TZ2019-07-27Traveler review
The place is really amazing and it is the best place to visit its a good place to do canoeing and swimming.
- Ziva J Β· GB2019-07-24Traveler review
The drive there is beautiful, very scenic. You can view the whole lake from the viewpoint. A 20 minutes hike down (sneakers will be just fine) and you are down at the lake shore, where you can kayak and paddle of to the Kenyan border.
- 6 raffiki Β· US2019-07-23Traveler review
Lake Challa is such a beautiful place, the clear blue waters and green forests make it a must visit for anyone wanting to see the beauty in Tanzania. Also, you are able to cross the border into Kenya - so you can say you have been to Kenya too!
- jessicazoe 2016 Β· TZ2019-07-04Traveler review
Beautiful scenery. When arriving there you get an amazing view of the lake. You can them walk down to the lakes edge and get in a 1-man or 2-man canoe and canoe to the other side which is in Kenya. The border of Tanzania and Kenya actually runs across the middle of the lake. A great day trip.
- mustafa B Β· EG2019-06-29Traveler review
An amazing place that is almost uninhabited from the Kenyan side and because of that it maintains its natural beauty. The watercolour is breathtaking so much so you could just sit at one place and let it mesmerise you and slowly achieve the inner peace that you have been always wanting. There is a route that takes you right down to the shore and if you are brave enough you can actually take a dip and enjoy the clear water unspoiled by any effects of globalization...Worth a visit if you love natural beauty preserved in its original state.
- Maud D Β· NL2019-04-15Traveler review
When we were there people swimming in this huge lake which separate Tanzania from Kenya. Quiet and beautiful place, perfect to spend a good day.
- Junaid K Β· TZ2019-02-23Traveler review
The roads leading to the place are a bit bad so be careful! but once you reach there it's a whole different world! Beautiful place to go out with friends or family.
- Martin j Β· DK2018-12-06Traveler review
Very beautiful place! Have been there a couple of times, and it is breathtakingly beautiful. I'll be back one day.
- muxx2017 Β· CA2018-12-05Traveler review
Really nice day trip. If you are not a strong swimmer, do not go kayaking :) The waves can come up fast and some of the kayaks have leaks. I can swim well and had a lot of fun but could see how it could be challenging if you are not confident in the water. But well worth it.
- pearlpk Β· AU2018-11-19Traveler review
This deep blue lake results from a collapsed volcano, and it was one of the most beautiful sights I've seen. If you climb the hill on the edge you get a most wonderful view of the lake, a panorama of the surrounding plain and Kilimanjaro too. During the dry season, there are lots of animals who come to the watering hole on the plain as it's one of the last places with water.
- Eccoafrica Β· TZ2018-08-21Traveler review
it a wonderful place for walking, bird watching, cannoning and to swim if you wanna do any of above this is a good place for you.
- jbcbaskeball Β· ZW2018-07-26Traveler review
A really great place to visit with Family nice views of the lake. if fiscal fit take a walk down to the waterfront and take a dip.





