Lake Natron Fees
By the Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris team
Our Arusha-based guides and safari planners know Lake Natron first-hand, and write this guide from experience on the ground.
Lake Natron is not a national park, so there are no TANAPA park fees. Visitors instead pay local fees collected by district and village authorities, plus charges for activities such as the guided Ngare Sero waterfall walk, flamingo walks and the Ol Doinyo Lengai climb. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris includes all applicable Lake Natron fees in your itemised quote and arranges payment for you, so the money supports local communities.
Types of Lake Natron Fees
Fees are set by the local district council and village authorities and change periodically; we always quote current official rates in your private itinerary.
| Fee type | How it is charged | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local council / village fees | Per person, usually on arrival | Collected locally; rates set by local authorities |
| Ngare Sero waterfall walk | Per person, with a local guide | Guided walk to the falls and pools |
| Flamingo walk | Per person, with a local guide | Guided walk on the southern flats |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai climb | Per person, with a qualified guide | Overnight trek; priced separately |
| Cultural visit | Per person or per group | Paid to the Maasai community and guide |
Good to Know About Lake Natron Fees
Rates change
Official fees are reviewed from time to time, so we always quote the rates that apply on your travel dates.
Included in your quote
Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris lists every applicable fee in your itemised private quote and pays it on your behalf.
Card payments
Park and local fees are generally paid electronically or by the operator rather than in cash at the gate. We handle this for you.
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Lake Natron Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Lake Natron fees?
Fees for Lake Natron are set by the local district council and village authorities and charged per person, with different rates for non-residents, East African residents and Tanzanian citizens, and reduced rates for children. Because rates are reviewed periodically, we quote the official fees that apply on your travel dates in your private itinerary rather than publishing figures that may go out of date.
Are fees included in my safari price?
Yes. Every Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris quote for Lake Natron is fully itemised and includes all applicable local, village and activity fees. We pay them on your behalf, so you do not need to carry cash for entry. Optional extras are always listed separately so you can choose what to add.
Who sets the fees for Lake Natron?
Because Lake Natron is not a national park, there are no TANAPA fees. Local fees are set by district and village authorities, and activity fees for walks and the Ol Doinyo Lengai climb are agreed with local guides and communities. We include them all in your quote and handle payment so the money reaches the right people.
Do children pay lower fees?
Reduced rates for children usually apply, and very young children are often free, but age bands and amounts are set by the local district council and village authorities and can change. Tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we will include the correct rates for your family in your tailor-made quote.
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