Lake Natron: "Leaving the beaten track"

Lake Natron: "Leaving the beaten track".

Far from the crowds, in a seemingly uninhabitable area, you will find the splendour of Lake Natron & the sacred mountain of the Masaai: Ol Donyo Lengai. It is difficult to describe in words why a visit to this region is for so many people the highlight of a trip to Tanzania. However, we too have lost our hearts to this place. This destination is the ideal complement to a safari, guaranteeing adventure away from the crowds in a unique & authentic setting.

What makes this place so magical? There is the salt lake with its flamingos, up to one and a half million of them. Maybe it is the admiration for the Maasai who bravely herd their flocks in this inhospitable area as they have done for centuries? It could also just be their sacred mountain, Ol Doinyo Lengai, a unique active volcano that erupts at regular intervals. For some, it is the hike to the local waterfall, a green oasis in a desert setting. And for the more daring, it is undoubtedly the physically challenging ascent of the Mountain of God.

Engare Sero, the small authentic Masai village, is the ideal base for excursions to Ol Donyo Lengai & Lake Natron. It is a six-hour drive from Arusha, and only three hours from Mto wa Mbu, a central location for safari-goers coming from the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara. It is best to discover this place in all comfort from a unique tented lodge, or from a remote campsite with swimming pool and an unbelievable panoramic view of the vast surroundings.