Lake Duluti: Trip VI

Cormorants dry their feathers on the logs

We wanted to get out on a hike today and we thought it would be fun to go out to Lake Duluti (Trip I, Trip II, Trip III, Trip IV, Trip V). It takes about an hour and half to drive there so it's a bit of a drive but totally worth it. The walk around the lake surrounded by forest gives you the illusion that you're out in the depths of nature. In reality there are small villages all around but the crater walls shield you from the surrounding noise.

Today we got there early so that we could leave with enough time to eat lunch at a spot we like on the way to Moshi. It did not disrupt our pace at all and we still had an excellent time doing our usual walk along the crater rim and then around the lake. One thing we were surprised about was the addition of a few more seating areas on the trail around the lake. Some cement benches had been constructed and the surrounding areas cleared out which gave for a more inviting view of the lake and Mt. Meru. It's good to see them investing in the trail and surroundings, the same can't be said for a lot of parks here!

Classic Lake Duluti picnic shot. Unfortunately today, we did not bring a picnic. 

An old water station that you pass by on the hike. 

Classic trail shot. 

Mt. Meru hiding in the background. 

Gloomy skies.