8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha worth booking?
8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha is a 6-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $200 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $200 per person
The tranquility and peace of Lake Chaka 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
What you get
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private car , Guide and Guide wage.
About this experience
The tranquility and peace of Lake Chaka 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.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private car , Guide and Guide wage.
Not included
- Flights
- Tipping the guide and Cook
- Visas
- Hotel Accomodation
What you'll see and do
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.
360 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Arusha
Travelers may come directly to our offices located at the Arusha tourist inn.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Travelers may come directly to our offices located at the Arusha tourist inn.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tanzania Serengeti Safaris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Having a great swimming experience in Lake Chala
I and my lover were having a great tour that was organized by Burigi Chato Safaris, everything was fine including transport, accommodation and meals, we such having a great tour and enjoyable tour in Lake Chala. thank you so Much.
via Tripadvisor
Lake chala day tour
I love the and the activities over there, especially canoeing, it was really amazing with the African boat. For moshi tours you don't need to miss the day tour to lake chala.
via Tripadvisor
Canoying at Lake Chala
My wife was interested with canoying and swimming in the lake, we decided to book a lake Chaka tour, the only thing I can insist is the government should look on the imfrastructure, meaning the roads to lake chala
via Tripadvisor
meals prepared were really nice.
There is small place where you can sit and enjoy the view of the lake. But, I advise that you stay at the deck by the restaurant for better views. We as well rented hiking boots which were important for hiking. We paid around 10usd for the entrance fee. The place was very beautiful and the meals prepared were really nice.
Response from the operator: Thank you dear Jansen for booking with us with Lake Chala, hope it was amazing and enjoyable, we invite you in the future to make another booking with us to see for yourself the wonders and greatness of Tanzania, Thank you Also, Thanks for choosing the best offered all-inclusive Tanzania Safari`s Package which gave you a chance to explore, traverse and survey the best tourist attractions found in the northern, western, and lake zone part of Tanzania, that gave you a level of possibility to strike the main Tanzania National Parks thus includes; Serengeti Safari, Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, Great Wildebeest Serengeti Migration Safari, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Burigi National Park, Mikumi Udzungwa, Ruaha National Park and the Day trip. -Serengeti Safari You found the opportunity to make a visit in the following sections -Serengeti Balloon You were able to explore the Serengeti experience and the majestic Serengeti from the sky. -Lake Manyara Tour You got a memorable Safari experience in lake Manyara National Park as we advised you to book your tour through a great tour operator(That’s Burgi Chato Safaris), where you were able to explore areas of the tree-climbing lion, see a large number of elephants, Observe the social baboons, enjoy the out of the Safari car experience and watch pink flamingos soar). - Lake Natron Tour Touring Lake Natron with us made you explore a variety of activities such as walking safaris, flamingo walks, volcano climbing, and cultural tours accompanied by beautiful exposure. -Ol doing lengai Hiking Also, this gave an opportunity to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai mostly known as the “Mountain of God” in the Maasai Language, it is an active volcano located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Africa, a part of the volcanic system of East Africa Rift it unequally produces natrocarbonatite lava). -Lake Eyasi the Hadzabe Bushmen tour Also, you visited Lake Eyasi and interact with the Datoga and Hadzabe bushmen as the people who still live in Northern Central Tanzania live in harmony with each other and nature). -Shopping (Maasai craft and Tanzanite experience) It was our pleasure to take you to the best place to buy Maasai Traditional clothes known as Maasai Shuka, carvings, and Sovereign Tanzanite. -Mount Meru Hiking (you got time to climb and summit Mount Meru got experience of the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania that you never forget). -Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing You got the possibility of climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania, where climbing Kilimanjaro mountain gave and provided all you wanted to get to the mountain). however, climbing mount Kilimanjaro involves the following route to pass through to reach the top of the Kilimanjaro mountain ( At the summit), which are Machame route, Lemosho route, Marangu route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, and Northern circuit), but you choose the best route. - Materuni Waterfall/Coffee Tour We as the best Materuni Waterfall tour operator, we let you explore a place at which you may rest, refresh your mind and achieve your holiday, also you were able to know how to make a traditional coffee with amazing smell) -Marangu Waterfall/Coffee Tour/Cave Touring in Tanzania will not disappoint you ever, Marangu waterfall was also the best attractive area where you experienced stunning landscapes, went swimming, and thereafter got a chance to know the history of Chaga Cave. -Cheka(Kikuletwa)hot spring Tour, We let you experience a lot of Tanzania beauty, and saw the best natural water springs found in the Kilimanjaro region). -Kilimanjaro Bike Tour, (Burigi Chato Safaris as a tour operator made you experience a cycle safari around Moshi, explore the hot springs and waterfalls and the new place). -Moshi City Tour, We made you experience the beauty of Kilimanjaro city, cultural heritage, city tour, Hadzabe tribe, Materuni waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot springs). -Zanzibar Tour You had a possibility to make a visit to the following tour area; -cheetah`s Rock(you explored and saw the way animals are resecured and contribute to the conservation), Nakupenda Beach You got the full experience and book a tour to refresh and explore amazing beauty and all about snorkeling and sunbathing on Zanzibar. Nungwi provision Island changed, Stone town This was one of the great local experiences that always attracts most visitors because of the totally amazing and all the incredible things to do there. space farm, Joan forest, Paje beach if am not mistaken, Paje was your main reason for having toured in Zanzibar because of a big and beautiful white sand beach boarded by a small-by-small village on one side and collection of beachfront accommodation service as well as turquoise waters on the other and the last area is Old dame market. Within the areas mentioned above you encountered various tasks or activities like; stone town walking tour, Zanzibar spice tour, Poison island tour, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour, Nakupenda tour, Jambi ani village tour, and Safari blue.
via Tripadvisor
Lake chala Tour
The tour operator was developing and making by tailoring everything for us. We had to decide about the activities we would do once we are at Lake Chala and was amused to find out that there are many things to do here. Eventually, we went and stayed at very good quality permanent tents. The food was also well prepared and arrived on time. Everything was nice, overlooking the lake from our tents was a very special moment and made our night incredible
Response from the operator: Thank you dear Hul for booking with us with Lake Chala, hope it was amazing and enjoyable, we invite you in the future to make another booking with us to see for yourself the wonders and greatness of Tanzania, Thank you Also, Thanks for choosing the best offered all-inclusive Tanzania Safari`s Package which gave you a chance to explore, traverse and survey the best tourist attractions found in the northern, western, and lake zone part of Tanzania, that gave you a level of possibility to strike the main Tanzania National Parks thus includes; Serengeti Safari, Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, Great Wildebeest Serengeti Migration Safari, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Burigi National Park, Mikumi Udzungwa, Ruaha National Park and the Day trip. -Serengeti Safari You found the opportunity to make a visit in the following sections -Serengeti Balloon You were able to explore the Serengeti experience and the majestic Serengeti from the sky. -Lake Manyara Tour You got a memorable Safari experience in lake Manyara National Park as we advised you to book your tour through a great tour operator(That’s Burgi Chato Safaris), where you were able to explore areas of the tree-climbing lion, see a large number of elephants, Observe the social baboons, enjoy the out of the Safari car experience and watch pink flamingos soar). - Lake Natron Tour Touring Lake Natron with us made you explore a variety of activities such as walking safaris, flamingo walks, volcano climbing, and cultural tours accompanied by beautiful exposure. -Ol doing lengai Hiking Also, this gave an opportunity to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai mostly known as the “Mountain of God” in the Maasai Language, it is an active volcano located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Africa, a part of the volcanic system of East Africa Rift it unequally produces natrocarbonatite lava). -Lake Eyasi the Hadzabe Bushmen tour Also, you visited Lake Eyasi and interact with the Datoga and Hadzabe bushmen as the people who still live in Northern Central Tanzania live in harmony with each other and nature). -Shopping (Maasai craft and Tanzanite experience) It was our pleasure to take you to the best place to buy Maasai Traditional clothes known as Maasai Shuka, carvings, and Sovereign Tanzanite. -Mount Meru Hiking (you got time to climb and summit Mount Meru got experience of the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania that you never forget). -Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing You got the possibility of climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania, where climbing Kilimanjaro mountain gave and provided all you wanted to get to the mountain). however, climbing mount Kilimanjaro involves the following route to pass through to reach the top of the Kilimanjaro mountain ( At the summit), which are Machame route, Lemosho route, Marangu route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, and Northern circuit), but you choose the best route. - Materuni Waterfall/Coffee Tour We as the best Materuni Waterfall tour operator, we let you explore a place at which you may rest, refresh your mind and achieve your holiday, also you were able to know how to make a traditional coffee with amazing smell) -Marangu Waterfall/Coffee Tour/Cave Touring in Tanzania will not disappoint you ever, Marangu waterfall was also the best attractive area where you experienced stunning landscapes, went swimming, and thereafter got a chance to know the history of Chaga Cave. -Cheka(Kikuletwa)hot spring Tour, We let you experience a lot of Tanzania beauty, and saw the best natural water springs found in the Kilimanjaro region). -Kilimanjaro Bike Tour, (Burigi Chato Safaris as a tour operator made you experience a cycle safari around Moshi, explore the hot springs and waterfalls and the new place). -Moshi City Tour, We made you experience the beauty of Kilimanjaro city, cultural heritage, city tour, Hadzabe tribe, Materuni waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot springs). -Zanzibar Tour You had a possibility to make a visit to the following tour area; -cheetah`s Rock(you explored and saw the way animals are resecured and contribute to the conservation), Nakupenda Beach You got the full experience and book a tour to refresh and explore amazing beauty and all about snorkeling and sunbathing on Zanzibar. Nungwi provision Island changed, Stone town This was one of the great local experiences that always attracts most visitors because of the totally amazing and all the incredible things to do there. space farm, Joan forest, Paje beach if am not mistaken, Paje was your main reason for having toured in Zanzibar because of a big and beautiful white sand beach boarded by a small-by-small village on one side and collection of beachfront accommodation service as well as turquoise waters on the other and the last area is Old dame market. Within the areas mentioned above you encountered various tasks or activities like; stone town walking tour, Zanzibar spice tour, Poison island tour, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour, Nakupenda tour, Jambi ani village tour, and Safari blue.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $200 to $260
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.
How much does 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha cost?
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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arusha usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arusha is not rushed.
Is 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Arusha, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arusha can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arusha and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 8-Hour Lake Chala Guided Tour from Moshi or Arusha start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arusha within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arusha?
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On Outty we rank every Arusha experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs, 4 Days Group Camping Safari, 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arusha?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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