The safari camps in the Serengeti’s Loliondo region are roughly a five-hour drive from Lake Natron. To get to Lake Natron, you must drive around this massive volcano, maybe keeping your gaze fixed on its smoldering summit. The vista of Kerimasi Crater and, eventually, the active Oldoinyo Lengai – whose name means “mountain of God” in Maasai – dwarfs these. To the north of this road, there are a few large mounds that are the remnants of ancient volcanoes. The countryside is now dotted with only the occasional Maasai dwelling. As you get farther into the forest, the greenery gives way to a bleak, dusty environment. Soon, your attention will be drawn to the scenery: the vistas are breathtaking. It’s hot, but the terrain is becoming more stunning as the Rift Valley rises up on your left. It also has some of Tanzania’s most stunning scenery, and the trek here is worth it just for the vistas.įrom Mto wa Mbu, the travel to Lake Natron takes around three hours (beside Lake Manyara). Those who do choose to visit Natron, however, will be rewarded with a location that is off the main path and sees minimal tourists. This region is hot, dry, and dusty, so it’s best left to the more adventurous tourist.
Lake Natron is the world’s most caustic body of water, nestled between rolling volcanic hills and massive craters at the rift valley’s lowest point - 600 meters above sea level. This breathtaking region is located just north of the Ngorongoro Crater and is part of Africa’s vast Great Rift Valley. The landscape is breathtaking among of Africa’s most beautiful. This area, about six hours drive from Arusha, consists of a near-pristine forest reserve and huge grass plains mixed with mountains, rocky hills, and even an active volcano – Ol Doinyo Lengai, which means ‘Mountain of God’ in Maasai. The lake is located in the Arusha area, close to the Tanzania/Kenya border. This is a wonderfully magnificent location. Natron is a magnificent location reserved for the courageous, with flamingo-filled lakes, ancient hominid footprints, and active volcanoes. We recommend it as a comfortable, albeit simple, base from which to explore Lake Natron.Lake Natron is a place that only a small percentage of tourists visit. The team bent over backwards to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. When we last visited in June 2008, we also felt that Lake Natron Camp had a great atmosphere. Its simplicity fits the harsh environment anything lavish might have felt gaudy or inappropriate, nestled in amongst the surrounding Maasai villages. The style is unique and there is a sense of adventure in the design itself. Though rather rudimentary, it is also quite fun.
Lake Natron Camp is certainly one of the most unusual camps we have ever stayed in. The camp also sits alongside a natural spring which feeds into a nearby soda lake − a swim in the cool water is also a great way to combat the heat. This allows the light and lovely breeze through, but softens the suns rays and heat dramatically. (Note that this camp is often simply called 'Lake Natron Camp' but should not be confused with the nearby Lake Natron Tented Camp.) It is a very open environment here, so each tent and the main mess tent are sheltered under a thick camouflage netting/mesh.
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