Lake Natron Maasai giraffe eco Lodge and camping

For this location (remote and hot) - it’s the best place! Price, food, rooms, activities… fire place, the little goat, views! A very special place. Thanks to Masai guide Timan who made unforgettable life experience and memories:)

The place itself is very comfortable and peaceful. Too bad that it is managed and surrounded by bad people.

We were not informed that we had to pay more than 100$ taxes per day at this place. When we left, we were stopped at a checkpoint to pay more than 200$ to be able to leave the area. It is clearly robbery. The staff of the lodge did not care about it. They have no respect for their costumers. We, foreigners, are just wallets to them. I don’t even talk about the road to get there. 4 to 5 hours of nightmare from Arusha. We broke our 4x4. Maasai people trying to stop us along the way asking money, kids throwing stones at you. My advice is just: avoid this place and this area.

tranquility

After 4 hours minimum dirty and really challenging drive from last spot of civilization (wherever is your departure, South near Ngorongoro or East, Arusha or Namanga) you will enjoy the toll organized by the local government, the central government, and the representatives of the 4 districts crossed the previous hours, so 6 guys there asking for a total of 170 usd for 2 adults and one car, by day, before any entrance in the village. And I am not even sure they would have let us get back (by night, in the desert) without paying the fee. Of course when you have accepted such extortion, the village will have its own additional fees for any kind of 2h activity, around 20usd each, by person, not including the at least 40 usd fee for guide that is totally uncessary but compulsory. Just one advice, change your plan before it's too late. Last thing, they say eco village, but they water the lawn 24 hours a day with a 15cm diameter pipe opened continuously, in the middle of the desert.... The view on the volcano on arrival is nice, but still you regret this

After 4 hours minimum dirty and really challenging drive from last spot of civilization (wherever is your departure, South near Ngorongoro or East, Arusha or Namanga) you will enjoy the toll organized by the local government, the central government, and the representatives of the 4 districts crossed the previous hours, so 6 guys there asking for a total of 170 usd for 2 adults and one car, by day, before any entrance in the village. And I am not even sure they would have let us get back (by night, in the desert) without paying the fee. Of course when you have accepted such extortion, the village will have its own additional fees for any kind of 2h activity, around 20usd each, by person, not including the at least 40 usd fee for guide that is totally uncessary but compulsory. Just one advice, change your plan before it's too late. Last thing, they say eco village, but they water the lawn 24 hours a day with a 15cm diameter pipe opened continuously, in the middle of the desert...

The location is wonderful. I was curious about the Lake Natron and its surroundings. I found it full of wildlife, history (the footprints of our ancestors), kind people, and a very special scenery. I enjoyed my stay a lot.

Nothing. I enjoyed my stay. Even the internet connection at the dining area was quite good considering the remote location. The toilet in my house seemed blocked, however, I could use the public toilets without problems. I informed the staff about the issue with toilet in my house and hope it was fixed before next guests arrived.

There is a pool and the staff is very friendly. The food was very delicious.

We had to fix the tent again and again. Internet and electricity were bad.