Overview

Lake Chala  is found at the Kenya – Tanzania boarder. The border bisects the lake into almost two equal halves. It was formed like a gigantic bowl characterized by a steep depression whose source is thought to be Mt. Kilimanjaro. According to Taveta myth Lake Chala was once a village. One evening an old woman visited the village seeking for assistance in form of food and shelter. Many of the inhabitants would not assist her; some even chastised and humiliated her. However, one lady empathized and helped the stranger. That night the stranger told her host that the village would experience a powerful tremor; further she advised the host to hold fast onto central mast of her house. Indeed the tremor came to pass and the lady obeyed the old woman’s instructions. Everybody else in the village perished during the tremor except the host and her family

Itinerary

(Full-Day Nature Excursion)

Morning

• Departure from Mwatate  to Lake Challa

Late Morning

• Arrival at Lake Challa

• Guided sightseeing around the crater rim

• Photography and appreciation of the lake’s changing colors and dramatic caldera walls

Midday

• Lunch at Challa

• Rest and relaxation in a serene lakeside setting

Afternoon

• Continued exploration of Lake Challa

• Optional activities such as nature walks, birdwatching, swimming, or kayaking (where available)

Late Afternoon

• Departure and return, concluding the excursion