A different side of northern Tanzania.
Near the shores of Lake Natron, beneath the volcanic landscape of northern Tanzania, the Sonjo — also known as the Batemi — offer a perspective on community life, agriculture, local customs and history.
The exact operating format of the visit should be confirmed with Tomisa and community partners before publication.
What to explore
Traditional life, agriculture, local customs, history and the wider landscapes around Natron.
Designed as a respectful community visit.
MorningTravel into the Lake Natron region
Meet the local guide and receive an introduction to the community visit.
VillageExplore community life and local surroundings
Learn about everyday life, agriculture and the local setting through community-led conversation.
CultureStories, customs and traditional knowledge
Discover traditions and history through activities that the community has agreed to share.
AfternoonLandscape experience and return
Combine the visit with the wider Natron landscape, according to the confirmed itinerary.
See the experience before you go.
Four visual moments that reflect the landscapes, activities and atmosphere of this journey.
A visual moment from the sonjo — lake natron experience, reflecting the landscape, activity and atmosphere of this itinerary.
A visual moment from the sonjo — lake natron experience, reflecting the landscape, activity and atmosphere of this itinerary.
A visual moment from the sonjo — lake natron experience, reflecting the landscape, activity and atmosphere of this itinerary.
A visual moment from the sonjo — lake natron experience, reflecting the landscape, activity and atmosphere of this itinerary.
