Is a volcanic crater lake in the Arusha region of Tanzania, on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley. It is located in Meru District near the town of Tengeru and is 14 kilometres from the Arusha city centre and 1.4 kilometres from the Arusha-Moshi road.
Lake Duluti covers about 63 hectares (160 acres), and the surrounding Duluti Forestry Reserve covers about 19 hectares (47 acres) of land. This lake is a great place to chill and enjoy your afternoon, getting you close to nature while enjoying the scenery.
Things you can do at lake duluti.
- Canoeing.
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Walking through the forest reserve with many birds and reptiles is one of the top things to do.
- Sightseeing and chilling at the lakes bar.
- You can also visit the nearby market town of Tengeru which is active on Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year.
Lake Duluti Tips:
- Keep a look out for the impressive (but harmless) Monitor Lizards which live around the lake.
- Attend on a weekend or holiday if you want to eat at a small restaurant or mingle with other visitors.
- If you are after a very quiet walk and the place to yourself, visit on a weekday.
- Cash-only. You will not find an ATM nearby.
- The restaurant offers only chips/fries/BBQ chicken style fare, sodas and basic beers.
- If you bring your own food, they may charge you a ‘fee’ to eat at their tables or venue.
- We ate our picnic along the hiking trail, at a rest stop with benches and a pleasant view. There are also garbage cans along the hiking trail making a picnic so much easier.
Getting to lake duluti
Lake Duluti is approximately 30 minutes east of Arusha Town. Visitors can reach by local transport off the Nairobi-Moshi Highway and take a motorcycle taxi to the lakefront, or drive with a personal vehicle/taxi. The road is marked and well-known to locals.
