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Where To Stay In Lake Natron | Africa safari
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Where To Stay In Lake Natron

8 places to sleep, from luxury camps, bush and mid-range camps and more.

Staying In Lake Natron

About Your Stay In Lake Natron

A red alkaline lake, thousands of flamingos and the volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai. Wild, hot and wonderfully remote.

Below are 8 stays in Lake Natron, grouped by type. Rates are per person sharing and are indicative until we quote your dates.

Our tip

Very few places to stay and most are simple. Expect hot days, big skies and a sense of the edge of the world.

Best TimeJune – October
Famous ForFlamingos, Ol Doinyo Lengai and gorges
Getting ThereDrive from Arusha or Serengeti, about 5 hours
Best ForAdventurous, curious travellers
Ideal Stay2 nights
Stays8 recommended
Where You Could Sleep

Camps, Lodges And More

Luxury Camps
3 stays

Luxury Camps

Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.

Best for
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and first safaris.
The catch
Walls are canvas, so you hear everything. Many are unfenced and you are walked to your tent after dark.
01

Eagle's Rest Tented Camp

Lake Natron

Canvas suites with proper beds, private decks and ensuite bathrooms, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $330 to $460 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Jacaranda Camp

Lake Natron

Tented suites with copper baths and four-poster beds, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $360 to $520 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Jacaranda Safari Camp

Lake Natron

Only a handful of tents, each with its own veranda, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $400 to $580 pp sharingEnquire →
Bush And Mid-Range Camps
3 stays

Bush And Mid-Range Camps

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.

Best for
Active travellers, shorter budgets and anyone happy to rough it a little.
The catch
Fewer extras, simpler bathrooms and more shared space. Perfect when you plan to be out all day anyway.
01

Crested Crane Bush Camp

Lake Natron

Simple tents and warm company around the fire, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $160 to $260 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Lion's Gate Camp

Lake Natron

Honest food, hot bucket showers and guides who know every track, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $200 to $310 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Whistling Thorn Tented Retreat

Lake Natron

Small and unfussy, and exactly where you want to be when the volcano stands over the lake.

From $230 to $370 pp sharingEnquire →
Lodges
2 stays

Lodges

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.

Best for
Families, first-timers and anyone who likes plenty of facilities.
The catch
Larger lodges mean more people at meals and more vehicles on the drives. Ask about room location.
01

Giraffe Manor Ridge Lodge

Lake Natron

A comfortable lodge with a pool and a terrace, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $290 to $400 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Red Earth Safari Lodge

Lake Natron

Spacious suites, a long bar and a pool for the afternoon, where the volcano stands over the lake.

From $320 to $460 pp sharingEnquire →

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Choosing Your Stay

Which Stay Suits You?

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With Children

Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool.

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Couples And Honeymoon

Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.

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Groups And Families

Ask about interconnecting rooms or booking a whole camp. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.

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On A Budget

Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.

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