Excursions and activities in Lake Natron. Visit an authentic Maasai village, walk to Lake Natron, and enjoy a beautiful view of the Ol Doinyo Lengai mountain.
A local Maasai guide to Lake Natron activities and Engaresero River waterfalls will escort you.
Enjoy an easy, guided walk at Lake Natron. In just one hour, you’ll explore the lake’s rich ecological diversity and marvel at the breathtaking breeding grounds of flamingos. Each year, around two million of these magnificent birds migrate to nest on the salty pack ice that forms during the dry season in the lake’s centre.
Your guide will share fascinating insights into the lake’s flora, fauna, and the Maasai culture, including their rituals, customs, and semi-nomadic way of life along the lake’s shores.
Extend your walk to witness one of the oldest known Homo sapiens footprints, estimated to be nearly 120,000 years old. As part of this journey, you’ll pass through a serene forest where you may encounter giraffes and your friendly neighbours in this stunning landscape.
For an unforgettable experience, visit in the late afternoon to admire a spectacular sunset over Lake Natron.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
Accompanied by a knowledgeable Maasai guide, immerse yourself in the refreshing waters of the Engaresero River Falls.
This round-trip hike takes approximately 2–3 hours, starting with a 4×4 ride to the trailhead. The path follows the riverbed, leading you through impressive gorges and culminating in a rejuvenating shower under the waterfall.
Afterwards, your driver will return you to the lodge for a well-deserved rest.
This extended route takes 4–5 hours and offerss a scenic journey through the stunning valley with breathtaking views of the volcano. Along the way, you joined by friendly Maasai children, adding a unique cultural touch to your adventure.
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Set off around 6 a.m., just as the sun rises, to begin your journey to the base of the Rift Valley mountains. From there, you’ll start the ascent toward “Leparakashi,” a high-altitude grazing area where semi-nomadic Maasai bring their herds during the dry season.
Along the way, you’ll encounter Maasai warriors tending to their animals and families living in “temporary bomas,” traditional seasonal homes. Your knowledgeable Maasai guide will share fascinating insights into their culture, rituals, and traditions, offering a unique glimpse into their way of life.
This immersive adventure promises a complete change of scenery. The climb and descent take about three hours, making for a rewarding day of exploration.
Great Image Expedition will provide a delicious picnic. Remember to bring sturdy shoes for the hike!
$10 pp in addition to the $ 20 activity fee to be paid at the local CBO Cultural Center
$20 tip per group to your Maasai guide
Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Maasai, offers an unforgettable challenge for adventurous spirits. We can arrange a trek with an experienced guide to the edge of its breathtaking crater.
This climb of the active volcano begins at night. You’ll depart the camp around 11 p.m. and start the ascent at midnight. By 5 a.m., you’ll reach the summit, where you can rest and witness a stunning sunrise illuminating the vast Serengeti plains stretching out before you.
The descent completed before the sun becomes too intense, as the volcanic ash slopes heat up quickly.
The trek, including the ascent and descent, takes approximately 10–11 hours.
A 4×4 vehicle is required to reach the starting point of the climb.
Essential gear includes sturdy hiking shoes, a headlamp, trekking poles, and a warm jacket to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
Price: $93 pp, min 2 persons.
Embark on an ascent to the Rift Mountains and explore the stunning gorges of the Engaresero River.
Prepare to be amazed by breathtaking landscapes and a truly transformative experience.
Your journey will take you to a rocky wall where hundreds of springs emerge, forming the river. Along the way, you’ll enjoy refreshing swims and natural showers.
A 4×4 vehicle will take you to the starting point at the base of the Rift Valley Gorge.
Great Image Expedition will provide a delicious picnic lunch during your adventure.
The round trip to the summit takes approximately 5–6 hours.
Throughout the journey, your Maasai guide will share fascinating stories about their culture, rituals, and traditions, enriching your experience.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
You need a 4×4 vehicle and about an hour of driving to reach this side of the lake.
The journey offers stunning views of diverse landscapes.
You will cross a barren area where salt residues have turned the land into a desert. However, as you approach the base of the mountains, rivers flow into the lake, transforming the landscape into a lush wetland filled with moss and greenery.
This area has many birds, including pelicans, marabou storks, flamingos, and more. You will also have the chance to spot zebras, giraffes, ostriches, gazelles, and wildebeests.
You can swim in a natural spring pool by the lake and visit local Maasai families who live along its shores.
We offer guided tours with a Maasai guide to enhance your experience.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
Staying at the places right next to the Maasai families of Engaresero offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in their traditional way of life. Discover their rich culture and customsoms, and visit their b, mas—groupings of huts that make up an extended family’s home.
You’ll have the chance to participate in milking the animals when they return from the pastures, experiencing daily life firsthand. Maasai women will also offer you the opportunity to purchase their handcrafted jewellery.
Local children will be delighted to accompany you on your visit.
Our guides work in shifts, and each one will take you to visit their own family, providing an authentic and personal connection to the Maasai community.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
The Maasais love meat. Learn how they choke a goat, drink the blood, and meticulously cut each piece of meat, which they then roast around a wood fire.
The warriors will sing and dance their traditional songs for you during the cooking.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
Experience an unforgettable night in a traditional Maasai hut, nestled within a boma at the base of the majestic Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, surrounded by Maasai families and breathtaking nature.
Savour delicious meals prepared by a Maasai chef, marvel at the stunning starry sky and embrace the tranquillity of being immersed in nature.
Your comfortable hut features a double bed, a shower, a Western-style toilet, and solar-powered electricity. However, no Wi-Fi offers a true escape from the modern world.
A unique and transformative experience awaits.
Outdoor Activities in Lake Natron
We specialize in organizing personalized safaris and offering lodge options to the iconic parks of Northern Tanzania: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha National Park, and Kilimanjaro.
Share your preferred routes with us, and we will create a detailed proposal tailored to your needs—completely obligation-free.
The moringa tree, often called the “miracle tree,” is renowned for its incredible properties. It is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium and vitamins A, C, and E. It contains proteins with all nine essential amino acids and is packed with antioxidants.
Every part of the tree is valuable. Its powdered leaves are used as a food supplement and natural fertilizer. The seeds serve to purify water or produce oil for cooking and cosmetics. Even cut branches can be replanted to grow new trees.
At Great Image Expedition, you have the unique opportunity to plant your baby moringa tree. You can place a name stone beside it, leaving a meaningful trace of your visit.
Our staff will be delighted to share detailed insights into this mythical tree’s symbolism, benefits, and extraordinary nature.
A small participation in the project is welcome.
Immerse yourself in the life of the Maasai by spending time with them and discovering their rich culture, beliefs, and daily practices.
Learn how to load a donkey (a fun challenge, as these animals are notoriously stubborn), carry a baby the Maasai way, start a fire, and transport firewood or water cans on your back. Dare to give it a try!
Witness a unique tradition where they draw blood from their cows by gently shooting an arrow into the jugular vein, collecting the precious liquid in a calabash. The blood is mixed with milk to create a protein-rich drink without harming the animal.
You’ll also be taught how to count in Maa using a fascinating system of hand signs entirely different from ours. Additionally, they’ll demonstrate their impressive spear-handling techniques.
The experience concludes with singing, dancing, and jumping—the iconic Maasai tradition—and plenty of tips on mastering their unique jumping technique.
An unforgettable cultural journey awaits!
Price : 15$ / pp, 6 people minimum
