The 2-Day Lake Jipe Camping & Wildlife Safari offers a tranquil escape. It visits the shores of Lake Jipe Tanzania along the Tanzania–Kenya border near the North Pare Mountains. Nearby communities and guides showcase local fishing tours and canoeing or boat safaris. Local guides provide safety tips and share sustainable travel practices.
Additionally, guests experience bird watching and overnight camping under the stars. During the dry season, wild elephants gather at the lake and roam near nearby villages. This combination offers intimate wildlife encounters in a peaceful setting. The setting combines comfort with nature, making it suitable for families and solo travelers.
Trip Summary
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
- Starting Point: Moshi Town, Tanzania
- Destination: Lake Jipe Area
- Accommodation: Camping at Lake Jipe Eco Lodge Campsite (or adjacent lakeside campsites)
- Activities: Fishing tours, boat safaris, elephant watching, bird watching, village walks, nature trails, campfire relaxation.
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Camping
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Included
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Moshi Town
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June to December
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Local village Guide / Fisherman / Translater
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English, France, Spanish, German, Russians, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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Fishing tours, Boat safaris, Eco-tour, walking
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All meals as specified on day to day itinerary
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1.5 Bottle of Mineral Water daily
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Private Vehicle
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Visa, Master Card, Cash
Escape the bustling city and discover Lake Jipe, a peaceful freshwater lake located on the border between Tanzania and Kenya. Surrounded by lush reed beds and the Pare Mountains, Lake Jipe is renowned for its rich aquatic life, hippos, water birds, and dramatic seasonal wildlife encounters.
During the dry season (June to October), large herds of elephants migrate from Tsavo West and Mkomazi NP to drink at the lake shores and search for water around local villages. This 2-day budget camping safari combines hands-on local fishing, a thrilling sunset boat safari, evening bonfire camping, early morning bird watching, and guided walks to spot wild elephants moving through the landscape.
Highlights
- Lakeside Elephant Encounters: Observe wild elephants coming down to the shores of Lake Jipe to drink and bathe during the dry season.
- Village Elephant Trail Walk: Take a guided walk through local border villages to learn how local communities coexist with free-roaming elephants during dry periods.
- Lake Jipe Fishing Tour: Join local fishermen for a hands-on fishing session targeting tilapia and catfish using local techniques and equipment.
- Sunset Boat Safari: Explore Lake Jipe’s serene waters by canoe or boat to spot hippos, water birds, and elephants along the shoreline.
- Lakeside Camping: Sleep under the star-filled sky with a cozy campfire at Lake Jipe Eco Lodge campsite.
- Bird Watching Paradise: Observe species like African fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, and migratory waterfowl.
