A peaceful escape just outside Arusha, combining canoeing, forest walks and the quiet beauty of Lake Duluti.
Tucked into a pocket of indigenous forest just outside Arusha, Lake Duluti offers a quieter side of northern Tanzania. This small volcanic crater lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and rich birdlife, creating an easy escape from the pace of safari travel.
The experience is deliberately unhurried. Paddle across the calm waters by canoe, explore the forest trails around the lake, and keep an eye out for monkeys, butterflies and the many bird species found around the shoreline. It’s simple, peaceful and refreshingly close to nature.
Perfect for a relaxed day before or after safari, Lake Duluti proves you don’t have to travel far from Arusha to find somewhere that feels completely removed from the city.
Follow the forest trails around the lake, surrounded by lush vegetation and the sounds of nature.
Paddle across Lake Duluti’s calm waters and experience the crater lake from an entirely different perspective.
Explore the lakeside forest while looking for monkeys, butterflies and other small wildlife along the way.
Keep watch for kingfishers, herons, egrets and other species found around the lake and surrounding forest.
After breakfast in Arusha, take a short drive to Lake Duluti, a peaceful volcanic crater lake surrounded by indigenous forest.
Begin with a guided walk through the Lake Duluti Forest Reserve, following shaded trails beneath the forest canopy while your guide introduces you to the plants, birdlife and wildlife found around the lake. Keep watch for monkeys moving through the trees and the variety of birds that make this forest their home.
From the forest, continue to the lakeshore for a guided canoe experience. Paddle across the calm waters of Lake Duluti, taking in the forested crater walls and, when the weather is clear, views towards Mount Meru. The quiet pace on the water offers a completely different perspective from a traditional safari game drive.
After canoeing, enjoy a relaxed lakeside lunch before returning to Arusha in the afternoon.
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