Canoe and Canopy: Lake Duluti Quest
From - $110
per person, sharing
Safari Overview
Lake Duluti is a hidden volcanic crater lake tucked into the forested foothills of Mount Meru, just fifteen minutes east of Arusha. Formed inside an ancient caldera, its perfectly circular surface is ringed by dense evergreen forest and, on clear days, reflects the summit of Meru in a picture-book mirror. It is a rare pocket of quiet within reach of the city and one of northern Tanzania's most enjoyable soft-adventure days.
You spend the morning canoeing on the lake with a local paddler who knows the birds by call. Fish eagles, cormorants, kingfishers, herons and the resident hippos share the water; monitor lizards bask on branches at the shoreline; and the reflection of the surrounding forest doubles every colour. It is easy paddling, suitable for children and non-swimmers, with life jackets provided.
After the paddle you walk the 3.5 km forest loop trail with a Duluti Forest Reserve guide. The trail winds through a strip of evergreen forest thick with fig trees, orchids and 130+ recorded bird species. Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and vervets are commonly seen. The walk finishes at a viewpoint over the lake, then a short drive brings you back to Arusha for lunch.
The day can be extended with an afternoon at the Meserani Snake Park (a rescue and education centre with a small Maasai museum) or with a coffee-farm visit at nearby Tengeru, both included on request.
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