Visit Lake Natron
a desert of salt and fire, home to pink flamingos.
Lake Natron is a salty, highly alkaline lake. Its water contains large quantities of salt, including bicarbonate of soda, and its pH is over 10. Its temperature can rise to 60°.
Only a few species can withstand this phenomenon, in particular the Lesser Flamingo, which comes to breed on the shores of the lake. Their population can reach 2.5 million flamingos. They are more numerous in the dry season when the lake's water level drops.
Lake Natron has a surface area of between 600 km² and 1,040 km². It is located in the very north of Tanzania, just on the border with Kenya. Access to Lake Natron is very complicated. Don't be afraid of the track, the dust and the heat!
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
Habitat
& Animals
Lake Natron, located in the north of Tanzania near the Kenyan border, is an extremely alkaline salt lake with temperatures that can reach 60°C. This hostile environment is home to lesser flamingos, which come to breed on its arid shores, particularly in the dry season. The active Ol Doinyo Lengaï volcano, composed mainly of sodium carbonate, dominates the landscape, with lava flows that appear white under the scorching sun.
Look out for:
· Lesser Flamingos
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
OLDOINYO LENGAI
Mount Lengai is a volcano located on the shores of Lake Natron. It is the only volcano still active in the country, having last erupted in 2007. It is the youngest volcano in this part of the Rift Valley.
Its lava, composed mainly of sodium carbonate and low in silica, is black when molten and white when cooled. The volcano looks white and snowy in the hot sun.
Ol Doinyo Lengaï is a Maasai name meaning: Mountain of the Gods. For the Maasai people, the volcano is a god itself. They regularly make pilgrimages to the summit.
Our agency does not offer you the chance to climb this volcano (which is very difficult) for very important safety reasons.
Ngare Sero waterfalls
Cool off after a short walk at the magnificent Ngare Sero Falls, a haven of peace surrounded by lush vegetation.
Hot pools
Relax in the natural hot pools, surrounded by volcanic landscapes, for a relaxing experience in the heart of nature.
Lakeside walks
Explore the salty shores of Lake Natron, famous for its pink flamingos and lunar landscapes, offering breathtaking views of the Ol Doinyo Lengaï volcano.
Your highlights
Swimming in the waterfall
The view of Mount Lengai
The lunar landscapes
Where to sleep
to make the most of Lake Natron
These accommodations
have been selected with care
by our team.
Lake Natron Camp
Lake Natron camp
Guide's tip
“The road to Natron is rough but well worth it. My favourite moment: the water walk in the river, in the heat, before arriving at the waterfall. An incredible oasis! Swimming is so much fun.
Don't forget to take your swimming costumes and closed shoes to walk in the water.“
Bakari, Safari Guide
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