Canoeing Safaris

Paddling in some of the Lakes in Tanzania is an experience you don’t want to miss when visiting the country. This scenic form of game viewing is a guided canoeing safari on stunning Lakes such as Momella in Arusha national park & Lake Manyara.

The activity will give you a chance to explore a game drive from a canoe where you get up close to some of the amazing African mammals like the buffalos, giraffes, bushbucks, and waterbucks. Also, you will witness different species of birdlife and landscape views from your paddling yacht.

There are only two lakes to go to for a canoeing safari.

Tip: canoeing safaris are done at lakes that are part of national parks henced priced relatively higher than lakes that are not part of park authorities, canoeing at lakes in the national park is best as an add-on from your game drive,

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK.

This is the perfect spot for stretching your legs and arms, take a two to three-hour canoe safari on one of the Momela lakes inside Arusha National Park. You can expect to see giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, and zebras while enjoying uninterrupted views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru.

The Momela Lakes or Momella Lakes, are seven shallow lakes located within Arusha national park namely: Big Momela, Small Momela, El Kekhotoito, Kusare, Rishateni, Lekandiro, and Tulsa. These Lakes are alkaline and formed from the volcanic wreckage created when Mount Meru blew its top nearly 250,000 years ago.

As the lakes are alkaline, animals do not drink from their waters, but you can spot zebras and birds on their banks. Lakes are the highlights of the Easter section of Arusha National Park, covering the forest of Mount Meru.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.

A waterside game viewing at Lake Manyara inside Manyara national park is an adventurous experience. From the safe shallow waters of this beautiful soda lake, paddle silently along the shoreline on two-man canoes. Wandering past buffalo, giraffes, and elephants on the banks and whopping hippos and fabulous aquatic bird life in the water.

Lake Manyara canoeing is the most unusual and memorable safari adventure which will let seeing wildlife from a whole new perspective. “Wildlife from Water”

Other Lakes to go for Canoeing in Tanzania

LAKE EYASI.

Lake Eyasi is located in the Rift Valley south of the Ngorongoro crater highlands. This alkaline lake is home to several rare fish species, birds and reptiles, and amphibious. This great landscape is home to the last known Hunter-Gatherer community in Africa, the ‘Hadzabe’. They live by hunting, eating honey, and fruit gathering lifestyle. Canoeing safari can be conducted in Lake Eyasi though it's seasonal! Also, you can enjoy Fishing with local fishermen in the same Lake Eyasi.

LAKE DULUTI.

Lake Duluti is a small crater lake found in the east of Arusha just 10 minute drive along the Moshi road. The lake is a sanctuary for over 130 different bird species including kingfishers, osprey, buzzards, eagles, doves, storks, and barbets. The forested area around Lake Duluti is also home to many reptiles such as snakes and lizards.

Canoeing in Lake Duluti is always the best as stunning views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro can often be easily seen.

Paddling across this small Crater Lake and view bird-life rarely seen; giant kingfishers, fish eagles, darters, cattle egrets, and many more. The lake is surrounded by awesome and lush forested crater walls.

It is a very special and quite unique canoeing experience in Lake Duluti.

LAKE TANGANYIKA.

Canoeing in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika is a great experience. Lake Tanganyika’s water is so clear that one can see through them. Lake Tanganyika is Africa’s largest freshwater lake.

Apart from canoeing and kayaking, other water activities can also be done in the lake. Activities such as sport fishing and sunset cruising can also be done in the area. The lake is home to the largest fish species such as Goliath Tigerfish to Nile perch.

CANOEING IN RUBONDO ISLAND AND LAKE VICTORIA.

Rubondo Island in Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest island national. Over three-quarters of its 25, 000 hectares are covered in the untouched equatorial forest, an unusual protected habitat for Africa’s wildlife.

Visitors will get a chance to explore the island by canoe. This will give you a great experience of the major Gombe attractions.

LAKE CHALLA

This beautiful gem is yet to be discovered by many, a crater lake between Tanzania & Kenya, it is a quiet & peaceful lake one you truly get lost from the noises. you can mix canoeing & hiking as you visit this amazing area