Lake Natron Camp, located in northern Tanzania, has begun upgrading its accommodations as part of a phased initiative to convert all ten guest tents into eco-friendly luxury suites.
The project follows the successful launch of the camp’s Lengai and Shompole Family Suites and reflects the camp’s ongoing commitment to sustainable hospitality.
According to the African Travel & Tourism Association, these new enhancements will remain consistent with its environmental values, including the use of off-grid infrastructure, solar power, and waste-reduction systems.
Tentickle Tanzania has commenced work on the first three of the new suite conversions. Each suite will feature a private porch, a main bedroom furnished with a king-sized bed and 300-thread-count linen, and an en-suite bathroom that includes a shower and portable compost toilet.
The suites also use shade netting for camouflage, a measure designed to reduce the camp’s visual footprint on the surrounding environment.
Lake Natron Camp emphasizes that all toilets are portable units, similar to those used in camper vans, with all waste removed and composted. “Tour operators please note carefully on this point,” the camp stated on its website. “We don’t flush waste into the environment.”
A significant component of the upgrades includes furniture and flooring made from Greenwood, an innovative material developed from recycled plastic collected from Tanzanian roads.
This material is supplied by Dunia Designs, a long-term partner of the camp. This collaboration not only supports local recycling initiatives but also aligns with Lake Natron Camp’s goal of minimizing its environmental impact.
The new suites will continue to operate without traditional path lighting. Instead, guests will use handheld solar lanterns at night. Inside, the tents are equipped with solar-powered lights, fans, and sockets suitable for charging small devices such as phones and cameras.
However, guests are advised that high-powered appliances such as hairdryers cannot be supported.
A natural swimming pool fed by a spring is accessible from each tent via private paths, offering guests an off-grid yet comfortable experience.
As part of its eco-policy, the camp also maintains a three-month return-to-natural-state protocol, ensuring that its structures and operations remain reversible and leave no permanent mark on the landscape.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality industry, Lake Natron Camp’s model illustrates a practical application of sustainable design without sacrificing guest comfort.
By incorporating recycled materials, off-grid technologies, and minimal-impact waste systems, the camp provides a replicable example of how environmental priorities can be embedded into luxury outdoor accommodations.
Partnerships with local eco-focused firms further demonstrate the value of community collaboration in achieving long-term sustainability goals.