The 4 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania starts in the eastern branch of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Lake Natron is quite shallow, less than three meters deep, and varies in width depending on its water level, which changes due to high levels of evaporation, leaving high levels of salt and other minerals. Request a Quote
Tanzania Lake Natron safaris:-Lake Natron is famous as one of the breeding sites for the flamingos in East Africa. This lake is formed on the basin of the great rift valley on the slopes of Mt. Oldonyo Lengai the recent erupted volcanic mountain and Ngorongoro highland slopes. Lake Natron tour will include activities like visiting the waterfall, a short tour to the lake natron, and enjoying Masai culture while en route to Serengeti National park via Lobo gate.
Itinerary summary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
DAY 2: ARUSHA CITY- LAKE NATRON
DAY 3: LAKE NATRON
DAY 4: LAKE NATRON – ARUSHA CITY
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for the first evening in Tanzania. Take the road transfer from the Kilimanjaro international airport to your lodge will take about 1 hour, so sit back and enjoy the ride through the city’s sub-urban arriving at your lodge for a well-deserved overnight.
Day 2: ARUSHA CITY- LAKE NATRON
Our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and you will drive out to Lake Natron. You drive via Engaruka Town towards Lake Natron on a partly bumpy and dusty road. En route, you see many Masai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings and Cory Bustards. The transfer takes you some 4 hours. After checking in at your campsite and some lunch you go in the afternoon on a guided walk around Lake Natron the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania (600m / 2000 ft) and famous for a vast number of flamingos and other water birds due to a high concentrate of in sodium carbonate, algae, and zooplankton. You can go for a hike up the Ngare Sero River which flows in the Lake Natron In contrast to the surrounding dry landscape, here you can find a small paradise.
Rise at midnight to a coffee, tea, and a light snack before heading off in your safari vehicle toward the foothills of Ol Doinyo Lengai, where your trek to the summit will begin. The trek is quite demanding and as there is no shade on the mountain, you will need to bring a good hat and plenty of water. The climb takes about 5 to 7 hours. The terrain underfoot consists of rough scree, lava, and volcanic ash, with steep gullies and furrows to negotiate. Once you reach the summit you can explore the two craters with caution, as one of them is still active. Enjoy the breathtaking views across Lake Natron and the Great Rift Valley. Descend down by mid-morning to the foothills of Ol Doinyo Lengai where your safari vehicles await you. Transfer back to your camp for some rest and breakfast.
Day 3: LAKE NATRON
After breakfast, you will visit lake natron: one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for thousands of lesser flamingos and is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. the area around the lake is dry and desolate. The strangely beautiful landscape is the attraction in this area.
In the afternoon, you can take a long walk to the Ngare Sero river. After a strenuous walk up the stream, you will reach the source of the river, in cascading waterfalls the river gushes out of the mountains. You will enjoy a refreshing swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge. You will return to camp where your cook would have prepared your dinner. Enjoy your meal under the stars before retiring for the night.
Please note that Lake Natron is very hot. It is therefore strongly recommended to bring protective clothing, hat, and sunscreen. We also recommend bringing water shoes, or shoes you don’t mind immersing in water for the hike through the river.
Day 4: LAKE NATRON- ARUSHA CITY
After breakfast you will leave the camp ready for the road transfer back to Arusha. You drive via Engaruka Town towards Karatu on a partly bumpy and dusty road. En route, you see many Masai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings, Cory Bustards, and kites. The transfer takes you some 6 hours. You will enjoy a picnic lunch en-route stopping for souvenir shopping along the way.
What is included in the 4 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Entrance fees to Lake Natron area
- Transport in a 4×4 vehicle from your lodge in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
- Visit the lake and waterfall
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in our offers.
- In case of a camping trip: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
- Lunch and dinner on the first day of your trip, breakfast, and lunch on the last day
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee.
What is not included in this tour? Request a Quote
Items that are not included in the cost of 4 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania price.
- Drinks and beverages while at the tented camps & lodges;
- Laundry at the tented camps & lodges and all other costs incurred at the hotels;
- Change of plan or deviation from the itinerary
- International Flights, Visa
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees;
- Hotels/ lodges imposed increase fees
- All things of personal nature;
- Tipping for hotel and safari staff (highly recommended especially for your safari guides and drivers,
- Medical / travel insurance (recommended)
- All other items not listed in the inclusions list above.