There are lakes to go for a canoeing safari.
You absolutely have to try paddling in the breathtaking lakes of Tanzania when you visit! It's an experience that you won't want to miss out on.
This activity offers you an incredible opportunity to experience a game drive like no other! You'll be gliding through the water in a canoe, getting up close and personal with magnificent African mammals such as buffalos, giraffes, bushbucks, and waterbucks. Not only that but you'll also be treated to an amazing display of birdlife and breathtaking landscape views as you paddle along in your very own yacht. Get ready for an adventure you won't soon forget!

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK.

This is a 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 Tulusia. 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 life style.

Canoeing safari can be conducted in Lake Eyasi though its 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.