This spectacular area sits just north east of the Ngorongoro Crater and forms part of Africa immense Great Rift Valley. Nestled between rolling volcanic hills and deep craters, Lake Natron sits at the lowest point of the rift valley - 600m above sea level - and is probably the world's most caustic body of water.
Lake Natron is a salt or soda lake not far from Lake Manyara in northern Tanzania. It is located in the Gregory Rift, the eastern branch of the East African Rift. The lake lays at the foot of the Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano.
Lake Natron is quite shallow, less than three meters deep, and varies in width depending on its water level. The lake is 57 kilometers long and 22 kilometers wide. The area receives irregular seasonal rainfall, mainly between December and May. The temperatures at the lake are often over 40 ° C.
Best time to visit: Year-round - enquire for seasonal highlights
Recommended duration: 1 - 3 days recommended
Entry cost: Park fees vary - contact us for current rates
Safari Packages
2 Days Safari to Lake Natron and Mount Oldoinyo Lengai
Price on request
Enjoy the 2 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania as you visit this home to 2 million of lesser flamingos as well as visit to Mount Oldoinyo Lengai and the views along the road to get
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5 Days Hiking to Ngorongoro Highlands
Price on request
This 5-day trekking tour will takes you through the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. You will hike through grassy plains and the mountainous countryside as we
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5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday
From $1,450 / person
Stone Town culture, spice farms and Indian Ocean beach relaxation - the perfect post-safari unwind.
View Itinerary7 Days Rift Valley Adventure to Engaruka, Lake Natron, Ol Donyo Lengai, Lobo, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Price on request
This best great rift adventure you will travel thru the Great Rift Valley to the Northern tour sites of Tanzania for 1 night Engaruka ruins, 2 nights Lake Natron and Oldoinyo Lenga
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7 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Natron and Manyara Safari
Price on request
7 Day Safari that you will visit all the major safari national parks in the north of Tanzania and Lake Natron. On this tour awaits you especially extensive game drives in the Seren
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Day Trip to Chemka Hot Springs
From $638 / person
Chemka Hot Springs are an oasis in the hinterland of the Kilimanjaro region, . Located in 1-hour drive from Moshi town. Chemka Hot Springs is the best place to visit after a Kilima
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Day Trip to Lake Duluti
From $638 / person
Lake Duluti is a small crater lake situated in eastern Arusha. Lake Duluti Day trip, It takes approximately 20 minutes from Arusha City. Lake Duluti is surrounded by a thick forest
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Day Trip to Lake Natron
From $638 / person
Enjoy the 1 or 2 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania as you visit this home to 2 million of lesser flamingos, The lake is in the vicinity of Ol Doinyo Lengai, which is visible on the
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Day Trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour
From $638 / person
Around 30 - 40 minutes outside of Moshi town are Materuni waterfalls. As this trip is so close by and ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some
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Day Trip to Olmoti and Empakai Crater in Ngorongoro Highlands
From $638 / person
This day trip will take you to the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highland, mainly Olmoti and Empakai Crater.
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Galanos Hot Sulphur Springs Tours, Tanga
Price on request
Galanos Hot Sulphur Springs is about 12km on the way to Mombasa from Tanga city. The spring is still active bobbling from the earth and flowing to form a stream along to the Ziggi
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Gangilonga Stone, Iringa
Price on request
The Gangilonga Stone is another historical and cultural landmark located in Gangilonga Ward, Iringa, Tanzania and it’s believed to have been in its current location for over 600 ye
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Kalenga Historical Museum
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A small museum in nearby Kalenga - the former Hehe capital - contains the skull, personal effects and other relics of Chief Mkwawa. It was here that he committed suicide rather tha
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Magoroto Forest Estate
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Magoroto Forest Estate in East Usambara Mountains with its tropical rain forest is the perfect spot for a getaway. The estate is located on an altitude of 850m above sea level wher
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Tongoni Ruins, Tanga
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Tongoni Ruins are situated 21km South of Tanga City along Tanga - Pangani road. The Ruins are surrounded with baobab trees and stand of Mangroves along the Indian Ocean. The ruins
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