Tanzania is known for its vast savannahs. But wildlife viewing from the water is a true rarity here. Only in a few places – such as Lake Duluti, Arusha National Park, and, when water levels allow, Lake Manyara National Park – are canoe safaris even possible.
In small groups and with experienced guides, you’ll discover the landscape from a completely new perspective: quiet, mindful, and closer than ever before.
Inquire now
On a canoe tour, animals are often easier to observe than from a safari jeep. Waterbirds, monkeys, and sometimes even hippos or elephants – all can appear from a new and often surprisingly close perspective.
With no engine noise, you glide across mirrored waters and past dense shore vegetation – ideal for consciously experiencing both the big and small moments of nature.
Canoe tours usually last no longer than three hours. That’s exactly what makes them so special: no long sitting, no hours of tracking – just a compact nature experience that integrates perfectly into your safari.
The story of canoe safaris began in Lake Manyara National Park: after El Niño flooded large parts of the park, the canoe became a practical solution for wildlife viewing and the first officially approved adventure activity in a Tanzanian national park.
Whether as a relaxed addition or an unforgettable highlight: A canoe tour is one of the most original nature experiences Tanzania has to offer.
