Adventure · Rift Valley
Flamingos, waterfalls & volcano landscapes
North of Mto wa Mbu, a rough road climbs and drops through Maasai country to Lake Natron, a shallow soda lake at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment with Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano, rising beside it.
It is hot, remote and spectacular: walk up the Engare Sero gorge to a waterfall, look for lesser flamingos on the shore and — if you are fit and conditions allow — climb the volcano at night.
Our longest lake natron & rift valley adventure itinerary on the map. Shorter trips follow part of this route.
Adventure2 Days / 1 Night Lake Natron Escape
Lake Natron · Rift Valley
A short adventure into the Rift Valley: dramatic escarpments, the soda flats of Lake Natron, a walk up the Engare Sero gorge to its waterfall and — when they are present — lesser flamingos on the lake shore.
Adventure3 Days / 2 Nights Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai Adventure
Lake Natron · Ol Doinyo Lengai
For fit, experienced hikers: two nights at Lake Natron with a night ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the active volcano Maasai call the 'Mountain of God'.
Adventure4 Days Lake Natron & Northern Tanzania Exploration
Lake Natron · Ngorongoro
Two nights at Lake Natron for the waterfall, the lake and Maasai culture, then across to the Ngorongoro highlands and a final morning in the crater.
* Indicative price per person in USD, based on 6 travellers sharing in low season with Silver accommodation; excluding international flights. Prices for 2 or 4 travellers and for Gold or Diamond accommodation are shown on each itinerary.
Lake Natron is an important breeding area for lesser flamingos, but their numbers on the shore change constantly with water levels and conditions. We never promise flamingo numbers, breeding activity or access to a particular part of the lake.
One of the area's established tented camps was reported destroyed by a storm in early 2026 and is being rebuilt. We are confirming current options directly with local operators and will propose accommodation only after checking its exact location and operating status for your dates.
From Lake Natron, a remote track continues north through Loliondo towards the northern Serengeti — a memorable way to link the Rift Valley with migration country. Route, road conditions and permits are confirmed at quotation.
