• Lake Chala - 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.

• Lunch included
• All fees and taxes covered
• Private car with personal guide
• Guide wages included

• Flights
• Tipping the guide and Cook
• Visas
• Hotel Accomodation

The serenity of Lake Chala feels like enduring ages apart from the hustle of Moshi town, yet it’s only a sixty-minute journey by car, making it ideal for an out-of-the-ordinary day excursion. Lake Chala, a caldera lake, is replenished by pure, chilly subterranean currents emanating directly from Kilimanjaro, and is famous for its vividly shifting hues; ranging from a rich turquoise to a lustrous emerald to a bright sky-blue and all the shades that lie in between. It serves as the perfect spot to decompress, offering options such as trekking through the idyllic landscape that envelops the lake, taking a dip in its crystal-clear waters (remember to bring your swimwear!), or paddle across the international line into Kenya. Or perhaps dabble in all three activities! It represents a day brimming with intimate engagement with one of Tanzania’s archetypal yet most serene gems.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.