The Lake Duluti and Aya Sophia wildlife experience balances a little adventure with a lot of rest. The morning is spent canoeing and walking around a quiet, forest-ringed crater lake; the afternoon is yours at Aya Sophia, a private estate where giraffes graze the grounds, lunch is served in the bush and an infinity pool looks out to the mountains.
A perfect arrival or rest day near Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport, at 10% less than booking the two experiences separately.
Booking and pick-up: Free pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, Moshi or the Kilimanjaro Airport area. Elsewhere on request. Book by 20:00 for next-day trips; same-day on request via WhatsApp.
An early start for the short hop to the crater lake of Duluti.
Life jackets on and a quick paddling lesson from your canoe guide.
Glide across glassy, forest-ringed water watching for kingfishers, fish eagles and monitor lizards.
A guided walk through the crater forest, with colobus monkeys in the fig canopy.
A lakeside break before heading on.
A short drive to the estate at Maji ya Chai.
Settle in with a coffee and a stroll through the landscaped gardens.
A leisurely lunch in the open air, with giraffes often grazing nearby.
Free time among the resident wildlife and at the infinity pool.
Back at your Arusha hotel around 17:15.
Per person in USD. The bigger your group, the lower the price.
| Group size | Price / person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $175 |
| 2 travellers | $120 |
| 3-4 travellers | $100 |
| 5-6 travellers | $90 |
From $90 per person
Prices are guide rates covering the essentials for the day. Message us for your exact quote.
Talk to our local safari experts for a tailor-made itinerary that fits your dates and budget.
From $90 per person for groups of 5-6 and $175 for a private solo trip - see the group-price table above. It costs 10% less than booking the two experiences separately.
Yes. Only the morning canoe and forest walk are active; the afternoon at Aya Sophia is unhurried by design.
Yes, if you land the night before or early morning. Aya Sophia is close to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Yes. The lake is calm and the estate is easy for all ages.
