A perfect safari addition to Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, don’t miss out on this magnificent addition to your Tanzanian holiday. View a lake teeming with hundreds and thousands of pink flamingos, hike to the top of the “Mountain of God” and meet tribal villagers in their natural surroundings. Perfect for adventurers looking to make lasting memories.
- Sunrise hike to the peak of Ol’doinyo Lengai
- Traverse around Lake Natron, an alkaline lake that’s home for three-quarters of the world’s lesser flamingo populatio
- Three nights of accommodation and all meals during the trip are included, as well as bottled water Transportation to and from Arusha or Moshi
Day 1: Lake Natron
Africa’s only active volcano, Oldoinyo Lengai, known as the “Mountain of God” to the local Maasai people. The area surrounding Lake Natron contains some of the most harsh and amazing scenery in Africa and is utterly breathtaking.
Together with your Guide, a local Maasai Guide and walk up to the Engerosero Waterfalls will accompany you. Winding up through the shady gorge you will reach a beautiful natural swimming pool surrounded by steep rock walls showered by cascading spring water where you will have the opportunity to swim.
- Overnight – Full Service Camping, Lake Natron
- Upgrade Your Accommodation – Moivaro Tented Camp, Lake Natron or similar tented camps.
Day 2: Lake Natron / Ol Doinyo Lengai
Lake Natron is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for literally thousands of flamingos and it is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. It is the landscape rather than the animals that is the attraction here, the area around the lake is dry, desolate and hauntingly beautiful.
After breakfast, you will walk out across the baked mud to the shores of the great Soda Lake. From here, you can look back at the memorable view of Oldoinyo Lengai standing tall amongst the rolling hills and flat plains. Its ash-gray color will remind you that this is still an active volcano.
You will return to camp in time for lunch and a leisurely afternoon before enjoying an early dinner and retiring to your tent for some rest.
At approximately 11pm, you will wake up with tea or coffee and a light snack before meeting your Mountain Guide and beginning your trek into the night.
- Overnight – Full Service Camping, Lake Natron
- Upgrade Your Accommodation – Moivaro Tented Camp, Lake Natron or similar camp or similar tented camps.
Day 3: Ol Doinyo Lengai
Your climb will continue into the early hours of the morning before reaching the summit in time to witness the sunrise as it illuminates the Great Rift Valley below. The views are breathtaking. To the north, you will see the salt flats of Lake Natron and in the distance, the Kenyan border. To the east, you will see Mount Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley and to the south stretches the Ngorongoro Highlands and Ngorongoro Crater.
Together with your Guide, you will explore the peak and enjoy a picnic breakfast before beginning your climb down the mountain where you will be welcomed back with lunch before returning to Arusha where your safari ends upon arrival.
Note: This tour can be customized to be 2 days 1 overnight around Lake Natron without climbing Mt. Ol Doinyo Lengai
TOUR INCLUDES
English speaking Driver Guide (other languages available on request)
Chef who will prepare all of your meals (Full Service Camping only)
Accommodation as specified including all camping equipment; all-season’s tents, camping bed/cot, mattress, sleeping and pillow (Full Service Camping only)
Meals as specified
Drinks (selection of bottled water, juice)
National Park and vehicle entry fees and all trekking permits
Local Guide, activities, and Lake Natron
Maasai Mountain Guide
All current Government taxes.
Airport transfers
TOUR EXCLUDES
Flights & Visas
accommodation before and after your safari
Travel and health insurance
Tips to your guide, hotel staff, and porters (we recommend to give your safari guide around 25 USD per day and your safari cook around 15 USD per day)
Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage
