The best Lake chala Day trip
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Explore Tours
Lake Chala is a caldera lake formed 250,000 years ago, sitting at 8 km from Taveta, border town of Kenya, this is the deepest inland lake of Tanzania carved in ancient rock and is fed by Kilimanjaro underground water, the history is full of myths and legends including a Maasai village that disappeared into the lake. Chala is a quiet site away from the busy tourist usual attractions that will give you a sense of connection with nature.
Depending on the season the color of the lake could be deep blue, turquoise or green. It offers a flora that can be exclusive to the area. The fauna includes a stunning variety of birds (200 species) with birds of prey, Colobus Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, baboons, dik-dik, kudu, pythons, monitor lizards and maybe migrant elephants.
Day trip – Moshi – Lake Chala
Non-game-viewing travel time:Â 1 hour
 Distance: 55 km from Moshi
Included/Exclude
- Lunch at the Lake Chala Safari camp.
- Canoe and fishing rod.
- Experienced English-speaking naturalist guide.
- Transport from and to your lodge.
- Drinking water
- All park entry fees and 18% VAT
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tipping(we recommend $70 per car per day )
