Lake Duluti
Lake Duluti
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- Voyager5199114581715 contributionsLake Duluti: Enjoy the serenity of natureIf you feel like walking and canoeing in unspoilt nature, I can highly recommend a trip to Lake Duluti. This small but deep crater lake captivated me not only by its tranquility but also by its surrounding forests full of secrets and surprises. First, we were guided around the lake by Dickson, our very knowledgeable guide. Ask for plants, birds, reptiles, he could name them and give any interesting information. By imitating the sounds of animals he even lured them out from their hidden spaces and we could watch monkeys, rare birds and more. We enjoyed the walk through impressive nature, the long lianos temted us to try their strenghth and the crocodile tail climbers seemed like weapons from a forelorn world. Just in time to watch a golden sunset we started our boat tour and while gliding along magical vegitation, we were listening to the sounds of nature. I didn't enjoy this natural gem for the first time and would not hesitate to come again and again.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten October 10, 2023
- Walete ExpeditionArusha, Tanzania14 contributionsOne of the best day trip in Arusha City, TanzaniaIt's a good place for day tour with friends and family around Arusha Tanzania. I can't explain how excited we are to do canoeing 🛶 and forest hike. Special thanks to Walete Expedition for organising the trip.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten July 8, 2024
- Brooke26 contributionsNice peaceful stopReally nice little canoe ride. You can also go for a hike around the lake. Lots of different types of birds to see. Allan was our guide and he was really knowledgeable and very pleasant. I would def recommend him. There were two types of canoes, 1 for 10$ per person, the other for 15$ per person. The guide was an additional reasonable amount and they come along in the canoe with you. For some reason our hotel told us it was 40$ per person but that ended up not being the case.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 6, 2024
- Pick049Chicago, Illinois6 contributionsWorthwhile and WorthyThe canoe trip in the lake was good. There were tons of birds and the guides were quite knowledgeable. Afterwards, I went to the offices of The Small Things, the charity that runs the tour. They are an interesting and important organization, working to reunify families that had to give up a child. Worthwhile and worthy.Visited August 2024Travelled soloWritten August 16, 2024
- Yellow Roses BDar es Salaam, Tanzania8 contributionsBreathtaking and magicalI enjoyed walking around Lake Duluti, birdwatching, and later enjoying the canoeing experience. My guide, Maria, was very helpful and knowledgeable about the birds that live in the lake and its surrounding areas. On our way up during the walking, we found a place where locals use it to worship. They believe one needs to be in tranquility to reflect on the Lord. Just pass them quietly as they continue with their prayers. #LakeDuluti #smalljoys #localtourismVisited September 2024Travelled soloWritten September 16, 2024
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Jayanta Kumar Das
Mangaldai, India20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing trip to the Lake Duluti. We already came to an end to our 16 days Tanzanian safari on 14/08/2023. Our friend and expert guide Samwel William Mbise suggested us to visit Lake Duluti on the last day. It was another amazing and exciting day. We hired a big boat @50 USD for three people and toured the lake. It was like boating in Amazon wetlands. Saw so many birds and reptiles. Don't worry,there is no crocodiles in the lake. Will visit again with my family. Jayanta Kumar Das,Assam (India)
Written September 1, 2023
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lankeya
Chesterfield, VA1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
With our safari guide, we wanted to canoe the lake. About six rangers from the Tanzanian army, who I was told now operate this park, were in the parking area. The cost to canoe was $40 per person for a canoe that looked low-quality (We couldn’t get close.) so we thought maybe we would hike instead. The price to set foot on the 2.7 k trail around the lake was $40 per person. The entire lake and trail were within sight and not one soul was in the park. We quickly left.
Written March 23, 2024
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LMatari
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It was an okay trip. The lake is interesting. The guides were informative. Unfortunately I did not see as many birds as I had hoped to see. We did not do the walk, we were pretty much done after the boat ride.
For all those who are confused about pricing, its TZS 10,000 for the boat ride and TZS 10,000 for the guide (at least for Tanzanians, though it should not be soo much more for foreigners). This price however is only available at the government side of the lake, not the private restaurants or private campsites.
For all those who are confused about pricing, its TZS 10,000 for the boat ride and TZS 10,000 for the guide (at least for Tanzanians, though it should not be soo much more for foreigners). This price however is only available at the government side of the lake, not the private restaurants or private campsites.
Written August 13, 2023
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LisaA63
Cambridge, Canada51 contributions
May 2022
Our afternoon outing to Lake Duluti was better than expected! The activity was arranged through our hotel, Rivertrees Country Inn. We were shuttled to a small canoe rental place at the lake where the equipment was a little rougher than our own canoes that we paddle at home. Our guides, Freddie and Naomi, were quite happy to do all the paddling although being paddlers ourselves we couldn’t just sit in the bow! We were pleasantly surprised by the abundance of bird and reptile life in the crater lake. Our guides were quite knowledgeable and happy to share their wildlife and plant knowledge! We saw many kinds of Kingfishers, including Malachites, cormorants, herons and monitor lizards. It was a delightful and relaxing way to pass the afternoon before departing the next morning for Safari.
Written June 22, 2022
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Whitney T
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Nov 2021 • Solo
Visited the lake in the afternoon for some natural therapy. Rented a canoe, which a guide from the lake joined me on as they didn’t want me to go out on the lake alone (safety first!). We rowed for around Half an hour - the half like option. There is an option to row the full lake. After, I went on a bike ride around the Tengeru area for a couple of hours accompanied by Nelson the guide. It was great! All a very casual affair, which is exactly how I like travelling! Great afternoon. Prices for activities, food and drink are reasonable.
Written November 3, 2021
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Brooke
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Really nice little canoe ride. You can also go for a hike around the lake. Lots of different types of birds to see.
Allan was our guide and he was really knowledgeable and very pleasant. I would def recommend him.
There were two types of canoes, 1 for 10$ per person, the other for 15$ per person. The guide was an additional reasonable amount and they come along in the canoe with you. For some reason our hotel told us it was 40$ per person but that ended up not being the case.
Allan was our guide and he was really knowledgeable and very pleasant. I would def recommend him.
There were two types of canoes, 1 for 10$ per person, the other for 15$ per person. The guide was an additional reasonable amount and they come along in the canoe with you. For some reason our hotel told us it was 40$ per person but that ended up not being the case.
Written August 6, 2024
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Yellow Roses B
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
I enjoyed walking around Lake Duluti, birdwatching, and later enjoying the canoeing experience.
My guide, Maria, was very helpful and knowledgeable about the birds that live in the lake and its surrounding areas.
On our way up during the walking, we found a place where locals use it to worship. They believe one needs to be in tranquility to reflect on the Lord. Just pass them quietly as they continue with their prayers.
#LakeDuluti #smalljoys #localtourism
My guide, Maria, was very helpful and knowledgeable about the birds that live in the lake and its surrounding areas.
On our way up during the walking, we found a place where locals use it to worship. They believe one needs to be in tranquility to reflect on the Lord. Just pass them quietly as they continue with their prayers.
#LakeDuluti #smalljoys #localtourism
Written September 16, 2024
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Pick049
Chicago, IL6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
The canoe trip in the lake was good. There were tons of birds and the guides were quite knowledgeable.
Afterwards, I went to the offices of The Small Things, the charity that runs the tour. They are an interesting and important organization, working to reunify families that had to give up a child.
Worthwhile and worthy.
Afterwards, I went to the offices of The Small Things, the charity that runs the tour. They are an interesting and important organization, working to reunify families that had to give up a child.
Worthwhile and worthy.
Written August 16, 2024
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Annemarie
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Aug 2022
Lake Duluti is a nice lake though not special. What made the walk special was our guide Dickson. He vividly told us all about the animals and plants and answered all our questions. He really took the time and his English is very good. So if you are going to lake Duluti, I would ask for Dickson to be your guide.
Written August 31, 2022
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Barbara8211
Annandale, Virginia, United States602 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Disappointed - in room, in service, in cost. The setting was beautiful but that the is the best thing about this hotel. The staff was not attentive/friendly, the buffet breakfast was not served until over an hour after it was suppose to open. Our shower leaked on to a very slippery floor (I slipped once and almost fell). When I told the hotel about it, they placed a rolled up towel near the shower door. The shower did not have a grab bar. For some these things may not matter, for me as a senior - I care!
The rate we were quoted for our stay (we did not book at the time) went up on arrival. We were very disappointed and left after one night. (We were supposed to stay 3)
The rate we were quoted for our stay (we did not book at the time) went up on arrival. We were very disappointed and left after one night. (We were supposed to stay 3)
Written March 15, 2024
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Dear all,
I broke my foot but I am wearing an orthopedic boot so I can walk pole pole. Would it be possible to make the walk with it? (my friend will help me when needed)
Written August 15, 2019
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