Northern Tanzania
Stark, otherworldly and unforgettable: a crimson soda lake at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Maasai's mountain of God.
Lake Natron is East Africa's most important breeding site for lesser flamingo. The surrounding landscape is harsh volcanic desert, and the heat is genuine.
It suits travellers who want scenery, walking and photography rather than classic big-game drives.
Jun – Oct
Driest and most accessible.
Nov – Mar
Hot, with the best flamingo numbers in many years.
Roughly four hours from Arusha, or reached overland from the northern Serengeti.
Very hot, frequently above 38°C in the middle of the day. Activities are scheduled for early morning and late afternoon.
Itineraries
Wildlife SafariTarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
The three great parks of the northern circuit in five unhurried days — baobabs and elephants, the open Serengeti, and a full crater morning.
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Wildlife SafariTarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Our most requested journey: four parks, three nights in the Serengeti and a full crater day, at a pace that leaves room to linger.
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Great MigrationTarangire · Serengeti · Northern Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Positioned for the herds: central Serengeti plus the far north, with camps chosen around where the migration is most likely to be for your dates.
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