What to Expect
- Soda-lake crater with flamingos
- Forested descent on foot
- Views toward Ol Doinyo Lengai
- Quieter than the main crater
Empakaai is a steep-walled crater in the Ngorongoro highlands holding a deep soda lake frequently dotted with flamingos. A guided walk descends through forest to the lakeshore, with views toward Ol Doinyo Lengai and, on clear days, Kilimanjaro.
It is a rewarding off-the-beaten-track alternative to the main crater.
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