Day Trip – Canoeing Safaris

Canoeing Safaris: For the country with both the biggest and the deepest lake in Africa, Tanzania visitors have relatively little opportunity for canoeing safaris. The only areas where game viewing can be done from a canoe are Arusha National Park and in Lake Manyara National Park (water level permitted). This is all canoeing on lakes, not rivers and the safaris are no longer than 3 hours.

Option 1:  Arusha  Park Canoeing Safaris: Enjoy a peaceful and scenic Canoeing safari following the shorelines of small Momella Lake. View Buffaloes, Bush-buck, Giraffes, hippos and many water birds living in and close to the water.

Pick up Point: Small Lake Momella (Inside Arusha National Park) Starting point: Small Lake Momella Finishing Point: Small Lake Momella Starting Time: Morning at 09h30; afternoon at 14h00 Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours Strenuousness: low Equipment used: Canoe boats

Option 2: Canoeing safari on Lake Duluti: This tour will give you a front-row view of Tengeru’s vegetation and wildlife. Learn about the Meru legends that take place in the lake and get a close look at the monkey, birds, reptiles and many other animals, while learning about our plant life. We also offer canoeing activities, which can help you get a better perspective of this traditional and magical place.

Glide across the smooth surface of this small Crater Lake and view bird-life seldom seen, Giant kingfishers, Fish eagles, Darters and many more. Surrounded by forested Crater walls this is a very special and quiet Canoeing experience. View hundreds of cattle egrets returning to an island in the lake to roost for the night.

Pick up Point: Mountain Village Lodge Reception (Tengeru) Starting point: Mountain Village Lodge (Tengeru) Finishing Point: Mountain Village Lodge Starting Time: Morning at 09h30; afternoon at 14h00 Duration: 1.5 hours Strenuousness: low Equipment used: Canoe boats.