Lake Natron Maasai giraffe eco Lodge and camping

Excellent budget option in a remote part of Tanzania

Pros: We stayed two nights in a family bungalow. Apart from intermittent electricity, which must be expected given the remote location, we were very happy with our stay. Excellent food. Excellent service and attitude. As a budget option it is well placed. It's not easy to get to, so if you are adventurous enough to come then you don't mind the rough roads or limited WIFI, you appreciate the lunar landscape and sacred mountain that could blow at any time.... We liked it.

Cons: See above.

Nice stay overall. Plenty of peace. I would visit again.

Pros: The staff were great. The rooms were spacious and clean. Plenty of peace and quiet.

Cons: The meals were almost the same every day. Wish there were more versatility in the selections. There was cow poop all over the lawn. Wish we didn't have to walk through that every day. The swimming pool was not the cleanest. Air conditioned rooms would've made all the difference. It was hot and stuffy at nights, even with the fans.

Pros: Amazing place near the lake with fantastic views on Ol Doinyo Lengai and the rift ! The food was amazing, service, swimming pool and tents also... Everything was perfect !

Stunningly beautiful, well-managed, magical place

Pros: Beautiful well-maintained oasis in the middle of the (also beautiful) arid landscape at the south end of Lake Natron and with a great view towards Ol Doinyo Lengai. Very friendly and extremely helpful staff, and excellent cooks preparing a very tasty breakfast and dinner. Exceptionally well-behaved, quiet, and friendly dogs and cats keep the area free of small critters (and won't bother you, if you're not a cat/dog person) - while security makes you feel very safe inside the lodge area at night. We didn't try the pool, but that is also clearly kept meticulously fresh and clean. We particularly enjoyed sitting outside in one of the couches after dark enjoying the stunning dark sky stars. A short walk from the lake itself.

Cons: Can't think of anything.

lovely stay

Pros: Had a lovely stay! The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The common area is nice, and both dinner and breakfast were enjoyable. It's a great stopover for visiting the lake, the nearby waterfall, and hiking the volcano—just be aware that the hike is quite challenging!

Cons: The rooms can get a bit warm, and staying in a tent can be more challenging. They also have issues with card payments, so make sure to bring plenty of cash for the hotel and activities

Beautiful compound and lodge, but be prepared for the heat

Pros: Beautiful area with mountain views, food was lovely and service was excellent. Their guides really made us feel at home. Make sure to bring insect repellent!

Cons: It gets really hot in the room and is difficult during the day without the fan if there's a power outage, which seems to happen often.

Wonderful team, amazing views!

Pros: Absolutely incredible staff - they really made the whole experience amazing. Very warm, fun, played games with us and wonderful energy. Food was simple but always tasty, and the grounds and surrounding area are great!

Cons: The room ceiling fan did not do much to alleviate the heat, movable fans for each bed might be better. The price is quite high overall with all the entry fees, car fees, and per person rates.

Oasis in-between Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lenai.

Pros: We had the most wonderful time at our stay in the Maasai Giraffe eco lodge. Unfortunately prior to the stay some issues with our rental car occured and we were lucky to be spending the upcoming night at this place. Marco was our angle who guided us through the process of managing our further steps in order to keep continuing our trip. We were given a free upgrade from tents to bungalows and were treated with incredible kindness and were welcomed as friends. Thank you guys so much for your time, help, patience and efforts. We met as strangers and left as friends. Additionally - delicious, fresh food, nice adventures, friendly staff, clean pool to recover from a long trip. They are having a fire place, where you can spend some time, the drinks are nice and you'll be living in between the lake and the great ol doinyo lengai. Perfect place to stay and would totally recommend it.

Cons: It was exceptional!!

Top place to stay in beautiful Lake Natron

Pros: Our favourite place to stay during our entire trip.in Tanzania. The lodge and the cottages are beautifully designed and well maintained. The scenery around is stunning, the lake and all the crators. You can go to the lake shore, the waterfalls, or hike Oldoinyo Lengai crator. All with a guide and paid for. Food delcious, with meat and veg options. Laundry service available.

Cons: Make sure you get a full cost breakdown for everything you need to pay. There are various fees and taxes not included in the price of the room on booking.com. Hking the crator costs 123.6 usd for 1 person incl hiking fee, plus 100 usd for transport car.

Pros: The place is incredible—a green oasis nestled within a breathtaking valley, just a short walk from the lake. The team managing the property and hosting guests were very friendly and accommodating, ensuring every need was met with care. The food experience was equally great, with Margaret and Eva preparing delicious meals. A highlight of my visit was exploring the surrounding natural beauty and landscape under the guidance of Kaibu, offering me also valuable insights into the Maasai culture.