Northern Circuit -> Oldoinyo Lengai -> Lake Natron

Lake Natron

Lake Natron is the world's most caustic soda lake, and the naturally bright pink colouring could be taken as a warning. At about 60 km long and 20 km wide, the lake is large, and presents a remarkable spectacle lying at the base of the actively erupting Oldoinyo Lengai volcano on the Tanzania-Kenya border. The warm shallow waters of the lake provide an ideal breeding ground for the massive flocks of approximately 2.5 million lesser pink flamingos, adding another shade of pink to an already surreal landscape. Driving into the valley along the hair-pin bend dirt track which cuts steeply down the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment, the view out over Lake Natron truly is one of a kind - a stark, barren landscape, carved out and reformed again repeatedly by volcanic deposits and fast flowing water. It is the sheer scale and immensity of the landscape which really takes your breath away. Strangely beautiful, the area is like nowhere else on earth - a visit to Lake Natron is simply unforgettable.

The lake lies at the base of the active volcano, and if you climb Oldoinyo Lengai the view across the valley is well worth the effort. Walking safaris around the lake, along the river and to local waterfalls can be arranged, and there is also the option to visit the local Masai tribes in their bomas, or huts.

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Accommodation

Lake Natron Ngare Sero Camp more info ->

 Lake Natron Ngare Sero Lodge is the height of luxury in extreme conditions. Set under camouflage netting to disguise the camp and reduce its impact on the awe-inspiring landscape, the Ngare Sero Lodge has only eight luxury tented rooms, each one well furnished with a full-sized bed, electric reading lamps, and an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The tents provide comfort and luxury, while still retaining that sense of wilderness and remoteness found in this unique place. The camp is located along the banks of a freshwater stream flowing into Lake Natron, and the stream attracts hundreds of birds as well as providing a relaxing natural spot to wade about and cool down in the heat of the African sun.

Lake Natron Tented Camp more info ->

 Lake Natron Tented Camp lies at the head of Lake Natron and the base of Oldoinyo Lengai, set in a wooded area with amazing views out across the surreal landscape. Accommodation consists of comfortable and clean tented bandas, each with its own en suite bathroom with hot running water on request and a walk-in shower. The tented bandas are nestled in under the trees, keeping them cool even in the heat of the barren landscape around