Lake Chala
Kilimanjaro & Moshi, Tanzania
About
A striking crater lake on the Kenya border, good for kayaking, walking and birdwatching.
Unique, 250,000-year-old crater lake located on the border between Kenya & Tanzania.
Where it is
Getting to & around Kilimanjaro & Moshi
From other cities: JRO handles domestic jets from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, while regular buses and shuttles connect Moshi with Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.
Getting around: Around Moshi, daladalas, bajaji and taxis cover the town and slopes, and climbing operators transfer trekkers directly to the park gates.
Full getting-there guideMore in Kilimanjaro & Moshi
National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
The protected mountain itself, with its gates, forest trails and iconic snow-capped summit.
Tourist Attraction
Marangu village
A green Chagga settlement of coffee farms and waterfalls, home to the classic Marangu route gate.
Tourist Attraction
Materuni Waterfall
A spectacular waterfall reached on a scenic hike through coffee plantations near Moshi.
Swimming Pool
Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs
A turquoise, palm-shaded natural pool ideal for a refreshing swim after a climb.