Tanzania

Safari country, mountain trails and places worth knowing.

Zanzibar

Island stays, local experiences and safaris to the mainland.

Can you swim in Lake Natron?

Aerial or drone view of Lake Natron

No. Plan to see Lake Natron from suitable shore viewpoints rather than swim in it. This salt lake in northern Tanzania has alkaline water and conditions that differ from a recreational swimming lake. Follow your local guide's advice about where to walk and observe the water. The photographs of stone-like animals need context: they show […]