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Empakai Camp, Lake Natron | Timbuktu Travel
Lake Natron

Empakai Camp

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About Empakai Camp

Empakai Camp is located right on the edge of Empakai Crater, offering guests spectacular views looking into the crater. It is a truly special and unique location and a great spot for bird watching. It is also the starting point for The Great Rift Valley Trek (Empakai to Natron). Each tent offers guests cosy and comfortable twin beds that can be made into a double bed. Each tent has an outside toilet and shower unit (private per tent).
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A rugged walking expedition across northern Tanzania
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8 nights from $7.3K per person

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Empakai Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Empakai Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

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Lake Natron

A sun-scorched, shimmering lake dotted with flamingo and surrounded by an otherworldly landscape.