Lake Natron & Lengai Adventure
Fully customizable around your dates, pace and budget.
DESTINATIONS
Flamingos and the fiery Mountain of God.
ABOUT
Lake Natron is one of northern Tanzania's most unusual and visually striking destinations. Located in the Great Rift Valley close to the Kenyan border, the lake lies within a dramatic landscape of volcanic mountains, dry plains and escarpments. The lake is highly alkaline, with recorded pH levels that can reach approximately 9.5–12. Temperatures around the lake can also become extremely high, making this a harsh environment for many forms of life. Yet these unusual conditions support specialized organisms and create an important habitat for flamingos. Lake Natron is particularly famous as an important breeding area for lesser flamingos. The landscape around Natron is equally impressive. Nearby Ol Doinyo Lengai, known in the Maasai language as the Mountain of God, is an active volcano and one of the defining features of the region. Travelers can explore the area through guided walks, bird watching, waterfalls and cultural experiences.
TOP EXPERIENCES
BEST FOR
Adventure travelers, photographers, birdwatchers, hikers and off-the-beaten-path explorers.
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Fully customizable around your dates, pace and budget.
OTHER DESTINATIONS
The greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.
Explore →A wildlife amphitheatre and cradle of humankind.
Explore →Africa's highest summit.
Explore →Spice islands, Stone Town and coral beaches.
Explore →Ancient baobabs and giant elephant herds.
Explore →Flamingo shores and tree-climbing lions.
Explore →Chimpanzee trekking where Jane Goodall's work began.
Explore →Hunter-gatherer culture on the Rift Valley floor.
Explore →Tanzania's most accessible safari.
Explore →Vast wilderness with elephants and wild dogs.
Explore →Boat safaris on the great Rufiji River.
Explore →READY WHEN YOU ARE