NORTHERN CIRCUIT
Lake Natron
Flamingo Breeding Haven
Big 5
All Present
UNESCO
World Heritage
Best: September-April for flamingo breeding
The Story
Africa's Iconic Wilderness
Lake Natron is a salt and soda lake located in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. Its extreme alkalinity and temperatures up to 60°C make it inhospitable to most life, but perfect for the millions of Lesser Flamingos that breed here.
Dominated by the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God), the landscape is otherworldly with red waters and white salt flats. This remote destination offers authentic Maasai encounters and spectacular sunrise/sunset photography.
Why Visit
Destination Highlights
2.5 million breeding flamingos
Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Otherworldly red landscapes
Authentic Maasai villages
Waterfall hikes
Spectacular photography
Wildlife
Animals You'll Encounter
Lesser FlamingoGreater FlamingoMaasai GiraffeGerenukFringe-eared Oryx
Planning Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Lake Natron offers remarkable wildlife viewing year-round, but each season brings its own unique spectacle. The dry season concentrates animals around water sources, while the wet season brings lush landscapes and newborn animals.
September-April for flamingo breeding
June-August for volcano climbing
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