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Lake Natron

Lengai Camp

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About Lengai Camp

Intimate luxury surrounded by volcanic plains where ancient man once walked.
Lengai is a small and exclusive family-run camp surrounded by moonlike open plains, their surface dotted by seven small volcanic craters. The area, large as it is, forms just part of the 17,000 square kilometer Lake Natron Game Controlled Area (West), an expansive wilderness with astonishing scenery and ancient landscapes. And it's all there for you to explore if you're staying at Lengai, from the ancient hominid footprints embedded in the lava on the shores of Lake Natron to the flocks of flamingos on the lake itself, the dramatic volcanoes and enough animals to fulfill your dreams.
Lake Natron , Tanzania
From $1K per person/per night
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4 Rooms
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The property

Established in 2010 and operated by Tanzania-born zoologist Michel Mantheakis and his wife Nicole, and their competent safari crew, lovely Lengai Camp has a central mess area that serves as both dining and lounge area, as visitors prefer to sit outside around the fire or in the shade of the acacia trees. Expect really good eating here, as the chef is super-competent, and produces meals rivalling those at gourmet restaurants, with delicious vegetarian and game dishes, and more-ish camp-baked bread.

The rooms

Six tents – four for guests and two for guides (unless they're required by extra visitors) – are roomy, with en-suite bathrooms complete with shower (some also with a bathtub) and flush toilets. The decor is local, with Zanzibari-style hand-crafted beds and other furniture. Power (a solar array that charges a central battery pack during the day for use by power inverter system at night) is constant and can be used to charge electronic equipment as well as provide light.

Activities

Lose yourself in the views of Ol Doinyo Lengai and other surrounding mountains. However, it's worth rising from your chair to explore the entire controlled area (other operators have restricted access only) on a guided tour. See 120,000-year-old hominid footprints on the shores of Lake Natron. Visit a Masai village. Enjoy Lake Natron's fabulous flamingos. Explore the seven nearby volcanic craters. Climb Ol Doinyo Lengai with a Masai warrior for sunrise views of the Rift Valley and its wakening wildlife.
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How to book Lengai Camp

How do I book Lengai Camp?

Lengai 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 Lengai 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Lengai Camp?

Stays at Lengai Camp start from around $1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Lake Natron

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