Beyond Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania, the road heads toward Kenya. Shortly before reaching Longido, a dirt ...

Why it's incredible: The lake is so alkaline, it burns the skin and eyes of most animals and turns some to "stone." Lake Natron has a chemical makeup that is so harsh, it is uninhabitable for most ...

The national park, famous for its elephants, is emerging as a laid-back option for those looking to avoid the crowds at many ...