查拉湖- 景点攻略
Lake Chala- 自然风光
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查拉湖简介
位于肯尼亚东南部塔维塔（Taveta）地区与坦桑尼亚基利曼贾罗山（Mount Kilimanjaro）东麓之间的查拉湖（Lake Chala），是一个火山口深湖，其边界横跨两国。根据地质研究，该湖约形成于25 万年前，由火山喷发后的地壳下陷形成的口状地形。
面积约 4.2 平方公里，最深可达约 90 至 98 米。湖水主要并非由地表河流补给，而是由基利曼贾罗山山麓森林区降雨渗入地下，约80 %的补给源于地下水流。独特的地理与边界位置，使查拉湖不仅具备自然科学研究价值，也成为自驾、徒步爱好者的一站式目的地。
自然环境与生态特色
沿湖周边，你会发现火山口峭壁直立，湖水颜色常随光线与季节变化，从深蓝到碧绿。
植物带由湖岸森林延展至火山口缘，由此可见多种鸟类与哺乳动物，例如蓝猴、卷尾猴、狍与瞪羚类动物。特别值得一提的是：查拉湖几乎唯一的本地鱼种——查拉湖提拉皮亚（Lake Chala Tilapia, Oreochromis hunteri）就仅此一地，现已被评为极危（Critically Endangered）。
至于最佳旅行季节，旱季（6‑10月）天气较为稳定，适合徒步与观景；而12‑3月也适合湖边活动。
旅行实用指南
交通路线：从坦桑尼亚的莫希（Moshi）出发约 55 公里、约1.5小时车程可达。肯尼亚边的塔维塔亦可作为入口。部分路段为碎石或土路，建议四驱或越野车。
活动推荐：
- 徒步：沿火山口边缘行走，可俯瞰湖泊全貌。
- 皮划艇／独木舟：乘船湖中，近距离感受湖水与岩壁。
- 观鸟与野生动物观察：可携带双筒望远镜，留意猛禽与灵活的小型哺乳类动物。
贴士与注意事项：
- 装备建议：舒适的徒步鞋、防晒用品、饮用水、望远镜。湖边早晚温差大，建议备一件外套。
- 安全提示：虽湖区基本安全，但深度较大，游泳或靠近湖边需谨慎。
- 环境保护：请遵守“无痕山林”原则，不留下垃圾，尊重当地社区与生态。
- 边界提示：湖区跨国界，出发前建议确认通行及当地管理情况。
查拉湖 用户评价
Arthur Preston - 5
This is a very calm and serene environment. It harbors the most rare fish in the world Oreochromis hunteri. The environment is breath taking from the vegetation, the lake, the monkeys and the geckos. You should visit the place, and the lake has it legend that a long time ago some villagers were staying on top of the hill before it sank with the village clan. So every night people can be heard screaming and beating drums to be rescued...... Visitors should be very careful with the waters as it's very deep and most people who drowned in it have never been found. And the lake has 7 outlets that drain water to Indian ocean, lake Jipe, Tanzania,
Ivo - 5
An absolute marvel! Lake Chala, bordering Tanzania and Kenya, is a sight to behold. The beauty of this lake is unmatched, with its serene waters and stunning surroundings. Canoeing along the edges, with playful monkeys in the trees, is a delightful experience that adds an extra touch of wonder. The view here is simply breathtaking, offering an escape into nature's beauty. If you're looking for a serene, picturesque spot that showcases the natural wonders of East Africa, Lake Chala is a must-visit destination.
Jimmy Gitau - 5
Gorgeous crater lake in Taveta, at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and best of all there isn't much human activity, you see the lake in its most natural setting. The path down to the shores is steep but not difficult to climb. A word of caution - the lake is very deep right from the shores so it's advisable not to swim, however tempting it might be, unless you're an expert swimmer.
susan wangui - 5
Such a beautiful lake, all surrounded by a ridge, so you go up a small hill then descend down. Getting to the lake is about a 5mins trek down where you have to watch your steps carefully, and the hike up will get you to break into a sweat.
Daniel Msirikale - 5
This is a strikingly beautiful crator lake inside a a caldera. The hike to the bottom is a bit steep so you have to be careful with your footing. The lake itself has magnificent shades of blue, green or turquoise depending on the time of the year and how the light hits it. Only downside is that it isnt that swimmer friendly and you are met with warning signs all the way down. There is a broken canoe there but it would have been a perfect place to canoe or kayak. If you have a drone its also a great place for some aerial shots.
