Lake Jipe day trip tour package, Lake Jipe is located on the Tanzania and Kenya border and takes 2hrs drive from Moshi town, the Lake is only visited by very few tourists. A trip to Lake Jipe is never the same twice in a row, as the wind determines how many reeds are present at the shores of the lake and how easy or difficult it is to get through. Lake Jipe is home to a good number of hippos and crocodiles and they can be easily spotted when visiting the lake around July to August on the Tanzania Side of the lake shores. Other than that it is also a home for birds and favorable for the birders.
Lake Jipe day trip tour package overview
Itinerary for Lake Jipe day trip tour package
Activity 1: A Drive to Lake Jipe
The day will start with your morning breakfast from your lodging place then your driver guide will meet you at the hotel, and pick you starting the 2hrs 15mins drive from Moshi town to Lake Jipe. On your arrival at Jipe, you can have a stroll through the village while the fishermen prepare their boats.
Activity 2: Birdwatching hiking and Waterfalls
The trip differs from the number of reeds available at the lake shore whereby with no reeds and you can cross easily, starting the day by spending some hours on the lake and then hiking to a nearby waterfall and with more reeds and it becomes difficult to get through which make a long time through the lake and you will have no time visiting the waterfalls as the time will be spent by the fishermen clearing the reeds to create a path and the amount of the reeds are unpredictable as they can rapidly change.
Activity 3: Lunch and drive back to Moshi
As you are on the Tanzania side of the Lake expect to see hippos and crocodiles and it is prohibited to cross to Kenya without your Visa. After the tour, you will then drive back to Moshi town.
THINGS TO KNOW AHEAD OF THE TOUR
This is not a luxury trip and it is a kind of adventure as expect to get dirty and wet for your shoes and clothes will get wet as water inevitably comes into the boats as they are not fully watertight and the fishermen scoop it out as they go.
While you are in the boat you will sit on a small bench and at times when the reeds are very dense, it might take quite a while to get through. You will take lunch boxes as there are no restaurants for your hot lunch. There is a single tourist squat toilet which is very clean but there is no place for washing your hands afterwards. You might need your wipes then.
You are recommended to put on clothes that will be comfortable even when getting wet and dirty and loose trousers are not recommended we kindly advise you to put on waterproof shoes or sandals that can handle water and don’t get uncomfortable when wet but should not be flip-flops but sandals that stay around your feet tightly are fine.
Do not bring a heavy bag with you, as you’ll have to carry it on your back even when you’re sitting in the boat to keep it away from getting wet. Sunscreen and sunglasses are a must, as the water reflects the sunlight very strongly. Following this you will have a comfortable adventure to Lake Jipe.
Price inclusions and exclusions
Price inclusions for Lake Jipe day trip tour package
- Transport to and from Lake Jipe and Moshi town
- English speaking guide
- Village fee for Jipe Village
- Visit to the lake in a fishing boat, guided by local fishermen
- Entrance fee to the waterfall OR budget for extra fishermen in case of very dense reeds, depending on the current situation
- Lunch box
- Drinking water
Price exclusions for Lake Jipe day trip tour package
- Personal items (Sturdy shoes, swimwear & towel)
- Gratuities and tips for guide
- Travel insurance