Your first night will be in a modest fly-camp in the heart of the Rift Valley. Expect simple tents with comfy mattresses, plenty of fresh water and fabulous meals, served by a team of very smiley chefs. At Lake Natron Camp, the walk-in tents are laid out under the shade of trees and covered by a large mesh shade - a very welcome sight in the heat of the day! Each has a private veranda for long evening sundowners and ensuite bathrooms with super eco-friendly compost toilets. There’s also a beautiful mess tent and of course, the campfire, where every evening should be spent in our opinion!
Lace up your hiking boots and let the walking begin! A medium-level of fitness is required for this trip and days one and two are the most strenuous, but there are opportunities for a little R&R too – think cooling swims in gin-clear rock pools and sundowners high in the clouds. Other highlights include morning strolls around Lake Natron, visits to the local villages and even a hike to the top of Ol Donyo Lengai, the Maasai ‘Mountain of God’, if you’re feeling up to it.
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Empakai to Lake Natron Trek 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 to Lake Natron Trek 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.
Stays at Empakai to Lake Natron Trek start from around $390, or US$390, 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.
A sun-scorched, shimmering lake dotted with flamingo and surrounded by an otherworldly landscape.