Lake Natron
Volcanic mountains, open plains and a soda lake beneath Ol Doinyo Lengai. Lake Natron lies in remote northern Tanzania, and the drive there is very much part of the journey.
Discover everything about this location.
The journey begins long before you arrive.
Lake Natron lies in remote northern Tanzania at the foot of the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai. Volcanic mountains, wide plains and the distinctive soda lake shape the landscape.
The route follows gravel and sand roads and is more adventurous than the main roads through the national parks. A capable 4x4 suits this section.
Along the way, you pass Maasai villages and small settlements. With good preparation, clear route information and practical driving tips, the area can be travelled independently.
Volcanic mountains on the horizon.
Around Lake Natron, volcanic mountains rise above wide open plains. The soda lake is a defining part of the landscape.
The Rift Valley also forms part of the scenery here. With relatively few visitors, the area feels quiet and remote.
The Maasai are part of this landscape.
Lake Natron lies in Maasai country, where communities still largely follow their traditional way of life.
You can visit a Maasai village and learn more about local culture and customs, adding a cultural layer to the journey.
From the soda lake to waterfalls.
In the surrounding area, guided walks can take you to waterfalls or along the soda lake, where flamingos occur.
The landscape of the Rift Valley is another part of what you see along the way.
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Lake Natron
- Lake Natron lies in northern Tanzania.
- The area sits at the foot of the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai.
- The landscape includes volcanic mountains, wide plains and a soda lake.
- The route follows gravel and sand roads.
- A capable 4x4 is suitable for this section.
- The route is more adventurous than the main roads in the national parks.
- You pass Maasai villages and small settlements along the way.
- You can visit a Maasai village and learn more about local culture and customs.
- Guided walks can take you to waterfalls or along the soda lake.
- Flamingos occur at the soda lake.
- The relatively small number of visitors contributes to the quiet, remote atmosphere.
Self-drive trips in the region
