Lake Natron: Ol Doinyo Lengai Hike & Flamingo Walks
This 3-day tour is your ticket to one of Tanzania’s true hidden gems — Lake Natron. It takes you far off the beaten track into dramatic volcanic landscapes and surreal salt flats. For experienced trekkers, there's the option to summit Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active carbonatite volcano in the world — a tough night climb with stunning views at sunrise. This tour includes 2 nights at Lake Natron Camp, allowing you to stay lakeside and enjoy sunrise walks, waterfalls, and clouds of nesting flamingos, congregating here from July to late October. The region is also home to some of the most authentic Maasai communities in Tanzania — cultural visits aren’t included by default, but we’ll happily arrange one if it calls to you. Lake Natron has so much more of raw and wild nature! Check out the itinerary below to see all of it.
Why you'll love this trip
Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai Hike
Blends classic game drives with active safari experiences.
Built as a 3-day safari starting from $1,934.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai Hike
Meals
Hotels and lodges described on the program Meals described on the program Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
Transport
All transfers described on the program Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
Accommodation
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, Lake Natron Camp
Included activities
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
Optional extras / Not Included
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don't need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels' restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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