Lake Natron

Lake Natron Safari

Adventure HUB of Northern Tanzania

Lake Natron Camp is a unique, ecological camp set in one of the most visually dramatic locations in the world! Home to the Maasai, abundant wildlife and over 1 million flamingos, our camp is perfectly situated for amazing adventures!

Walking in the Footsteps of Man $on request | 5 days

WHY THIS ADVENTURE?

This is a trek back through millennia of evolution from the relatively recent hominid footprints right by our Lake Natron Camp, all the way to Olduvai, commonly known as “one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world”, and home to evidence of our earliest ancestors. Each camp location and design is being targeted at guests that are looking for an off the beaten track experience, entirely respectful of the environment, and yet just enough comfort to ensure a superlative well balanced adventure. If you think this is for you read further!

HOW TO BOOK

All our adventures can be booked through a tour operator near you. Just ask them about Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero and our range of activities and adventures and specify the “Walking in the Footsteps on Man” trek. You can add this adventure into your dates – all trips are customised to your dates.

HIGHLIGHTS

Hiking the Gregorian Rift Valley, Sanjan Gorge, Gol, Olduvai Gorge, witnessing untouched Maasai culture, being immersed into places people have never been before, stunning views, the migration (if timed right), off the beaten track, going back in time from old footsteps to new.

DESCRIPTION

This is a 5 day itinerary with 2 nights spent at Lake Natron Camp. Olduvai gorge is known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ and this trekking expedition courses routes either to or from this area incorporating the history of mankind, geology and landscapes spanning 250 million years. You can time this expedition with the migration in the short grass plains, or append a migration experience post / pre trek.

The Great Rift Valley Trek $on request | 4 nights, 5 days

WHY THIS ADVENTURE?

For active types Tanzania has a lot to offer and this is one of the most dramatic hikes in East Africa. As well as the amazing scenery there is also the chance to witness the changing lives of the Maasai in both Ngorongoro and Natron.

HOW TO BOOK

All our adventures can be booked through a tour operator near you. Just ask them about Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero and our range of activities and adventures and specify “The Great Rift Valley Trek” OR “Empakai to Lake Natron Trek”. You can add this adventure into your dates – all trips are customised to your dates.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ngorongoro volcanoes – Empakai crater – Stunning vistas – Walking with Maasai Warriors – Learning about local tribes and customs – Being a witness to a changing times and culture – The unique habitat of Lake Natron – Flamingoes feeding & preening in fresh water streams.

DESCRIPTION

A 2 night trek combined with 2 nights at Lake Natron Camp.

Starting on the rim of Empakai Crater, in the Ngorongoro Highlands, with stunning views inside the crater, you spend a cosy night at Empakai Camp. You then trek to Leonotis Camp, through picturesque Maasai villages, to a remote camp just on the edge of the Gregorian Rift. After a magical night at Leonotis Camp, camping underneath the stars and golden acacia trees, you trek down the Rift Valley, with breathtaking views throughout. You are collected at the base of the rift, by car, and transferred to Lake Natron Camp, where you can relax by the natural pool, have a massage and take part in activities such as waterfall gorge hikes, flamingo walks and seeing hominid footprints…and not to forget well deserved sundowners!

This is easily combined with a game drive in Ngorongoro, before the trek.

Ol doinyo Lengai Volcano Climb |$100 per person or $70 per person for groups of 2 or more| 12 – 14 hours

An overnight ascent to the summit of the famous “Mountain of God”. Climbing the 2,962 volcano under moonlight is an unforgettable and mystical experience.

One of the most challenging 1 day climbs in East Africa! Who is ready to take on the challenge?!

This trek is not for the faint hearted but worth it for the un-paralleled views from the top at sunrise. On a clear day you can expect to see the tips of Meru and Kilimanjaro pierce through the horizon to the east. To the north you can see to the far end of Lake Natron, where its northern shores border Kenya. To the west you will be able to see over the escarpment across the Sale Plains all the way to the Gol Mountains in a view that is so spectacular it doesn’t look real!

Sample Itinerary

11:30pm wake up, go to mess area for tea/coffee and snacks before driving to the base of Lengai

1am arrive at the base of Lengai and start your ascent

6am you are at the top of Lengai!

6:30am start your descent

12pm arrive at the base of Lengai, drive back to Lake Natron Camp

1pm arrive at Lake Natron Camp greeted by a cold face towel and fresh cold drink

1:30pm have lunch, relax by the pool, have a massage!

Please note, these timings are estimates. For some people it may take longer & for some a lot quicker!

Notes

• All fees paid directly to the Village Office

• For 2 or more guests the price drops to $70 per person.

• If guests are staying for 3 nights or more then the climb becomes free

• We supply helmets, Maasai walking sticks, food and water for the climb

• Transfers with our camp vehicle is $250 per vehicle if guests do not have their own vehicle

Conditions on Lengai can change daily. It must be understood that it is the guide’s decision if he believes the weather is not safe enough for to start a climb. Once on the mountain, to reach the summit section is also based on daily conditions and guests should be aware that there is the possibility of not reaching the true summit. In which case, refunds will unfortunately not be available.

Fees for Mt. Lengai are governed by the Village Office and are subject to change. Please confirm prices with the Camp Manager before booking.