Lake Natron and the mountain of God
By Innocent, Founder & Lead Guide3 November 20256 min readSafari
1. Natron is the harshest and most cinematic place in the…
Natron is the harshest and most cinematic place in the north: a caustic soda lake below Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active carbonatite volcano in the world.
2. It is the single most important breeding site for East…
It is the single most important breeding site for East Africa's lesser flamingos, precisely because so little else can survive there.
3. The classic day is a guided walk up the Engare…
The classic day is a guided walk up the Engare Sero gorge to the waterfalls, then the lake shore at sunset with the volcano behind you.
4. The night ascent of Lengai is a serious six-hour climb…
The night ascent of Lengai is a serious six-hour climb on loose ash. It is not a hike, and only fit travellers should consider it.
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Innocent, Founder & Lead Guide
Published 3 November 2025
