Transit: 3–4 hours | On-Site: 5–6 hours | Total: Full Day Expedition | Region: Rombo District

Your day begins with a scenic drive toward the border, where you will branch off the main road onto the rugged tracks leading to the crater rim. Upon arrival, your Gip Adventure Team guide will lead you on a comprehensive walking safari along the Chala Savanna, which offers a breathtaking vantage point of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and the sprawling valley below. As you trek, you will encounter diverse flora, such as Marula and Fever trees, while keeping an eye out for local wildlife including baboons, blue monkeys, and the elusive dik-dik.

Following your walk, you will head down toward the water’s edge for a private canoeing session. Kayaking on the lake’s clear, turquoise waters while surrounded by towering, rocky caldera walls provides a unique perspective of the environment, offering a true “experience of a lifetime.” The day concludes with a gourmet picnic lunch at the campsite, where you can enjoy birdwatching—tracking raptors and waterfowls along the migration corridor—before your comfortable drive back, leaving you fully refreshed and immersed in one of Tanzania’s most unique landscapes.