Canoeing Momella Lake (Arusha National Park)
Canoeing on Momella Lakes Day Trip From Arusha
Arusha National Park, Tanzania
Canoeing on Momella Lakes Day Tour from Arusha Town is a scenic Guided Canoeing Safari on the Small Momella Lake inside Arusha National Park in Tanzania. Its game viewing done from a canoe where you can get close to buffalo, without being charged; you will see Giraffes, Bushbucks, Waterbucks, witness a 600 species strong bird community and view Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro from the same spot
Highlights
- Scenic beauty lush vegetation Mount Meru views
- Birdwatching flamingos pelicans storks
- Wildlife sightings antelopes giraffes buffalos
- Canoeing safety experienced guides wildlife distance
- Duration short trips best in dry season
- Environmental awareness responsible tourism conservation
The Overview of Momella Lakes Canoeing Trip
The Momella Lakes Canoeing trip lets you enjoy the quiet and calm of Momella Lake. It’s a fun activity in Arusha National Park.
The trip lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes, either from 9:00 to 11:30 or from 14:00 to 16:30. You will paddle your own canoe while your guide follows in his own.
If you prefer not to canoe, you can choose a walking safari in the park instead. An armed park ranger will join you for safety. This walk can be from 1 to 4 hours long. You can pick an easy path or a more challenging one with hills, forests, and meadows where buffaloes graze and you might see small waterfalls. Don’t miss the big ficus tree!
You can also combine a walking safari and wildlife game drive in the morning with canoeing in the afternoon. Check the itinerary section for more details.
Lake Momella Canoeing Location
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Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
Popular questions about Tanzania Safari
You can see lions, which are big cats. You can also see elephants, which are very big animals with trunks. Giraffes, which have long necks, are common. Zebras, with black and white stripes, are easy to spot. There are many other animals too, like rhinos, hippos, and many kinds of birds.
The best time is from June to October. This is the dry season. It is easier to see animals because they gather around water holes. The weather is also nice, not too hot and not too rainy.
A safari can cost from $1,500 to $5,000. The price depends on how many days you go, where you stay, and what you do. Some safaris are cheaper and some are more expensive.
Pack comfortable clothes. It can be hot during the day and cool at night. Bring sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. A hat is good for keeping the sun off your face. A camera is great for taking pictures. Binoculars help you see animals that are far away.
Yes, it is safe if you go with a good guide and a trusted safari company. They know the area and the animals. Always follow the guide's instructions.
A good safari lasts 5 to 10 days. This gives you enough time to see different animals and visit different places without feeling rushed.
The Serengeti National Park is very famous. It has many animals and the Great Migration happens there. The Ngorongoro Crater is also amazing. It is a big volcanic crater with lots of animals inside. Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park are also good places to visit.
Yes, you can see the Great Migration in the Serengeti. It is a huge movement of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. They move to find fresh grass and water. The best time to see the migration is from June to July and from October to November.
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