The Top 9 Lakes in Tanzania
Looking to visit the best lakes in Tanzania? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Tanzania’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Big Momella Lake
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At the bottom of the fence you might wonder where you are, but once on top of the hill, at the bar, everything is clear at once. A beautiful view …
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Kikuletwa Hot Springs
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Near Moshi lie the springs of Kikuletwa. Not easy to find, but if necessary, guides offer to show the way for a fee. Admission costs a few dollars.
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Lake Chala Trail
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We rode this trail from Lake Chala up towards the ring road around Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail starts at the camp at Lake Chala as a single track. After a …
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Maramboi Tented Lodge
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The Maramboi Tented Lodge is the best place in East Africa. The lodge has an amazing ambience with small apartments that are designed like a tent, but still like an …
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Fast descent to Lake Chala
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This fast and sometimes technical descent does require your attention to prevent accidents. However, you fly wonderfully over the road and the reward is double. On the one hand during …
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Maruku Beach
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A very big and pretty beach with white sand at the shores of lake Victoria. Most of the beach area belongs to a "resort" and costs a 3000 TSH entry …
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Maalum Cave Natural Swimming Pool
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There is a cenot on site where it is possible to snorkel. There is also a good restaurant. Entry is 40,000 Tsh
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Lake Chala Viewpoint and Campsite
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Lake Chala is a beautiful place on the border of Tanzania and Kenya to stay overnight or stop for the beautiful view. At the edge of the crater lake is …
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Village lakes & Kilimanjaro view
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Around the village of Nkoansiyo, King'ori you suddenly cycle between a series of small waters in the otherwise dry-looking surroundings. Despite the many buildings, some game shot across the street …
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