

This is a vital environment for flamingos in addition to local invertebrates, algae, and certain fish who can endure in such saline waters. Lake Natron is located in the Arusha Region, on the north of the country. The Lake can become quite warm, reaching temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit/50 degrees Celsius, and alkaline as ammonia with an alkalinity level with a pH of 9 to 10.5.Īs the high water temperature and the high alkalinity do not support much life, there are not manya very creatures who live by Lake Natron. Despite its dark colour in this image, Lake Natron is often bright red owing to. During drier seasons, the water evaporates, leaving behind minerals and salt, which is typical for this area of Africa due to minimal precipitation. Lake Natron is around 60 km long and is fed mainly by the Ewaso Ngiro River. Instead visit this area for its remoteness, its scenery and some interesting. The water level varies depending on its water. The Lake is mainly fed by Ewaso Ng’iro River, which rises in central Kenya, and by mineral-rich hot springs. Activities around Lake Natron: Lake Natron is a shallow salt lake which is located in the northern part of Tanzania at the border with Kenya and is found in. Alkaline water in Lake Natron has a pH of 10.5, making it chaotic for animals. Lake Natron does have some wildlife, but this is not the main reason to come here. Lake Natron is a salt and soda lake in the Arusha Region of Northern Tanzania, close to Kenyan Border in Gregory Rift. While Lake Natron is not deep at a depth of three meters (ten feet), its width can vary as the water level changes. The Natron Lake in Tanzania’s Arusha Region contains a salt or soda lake, which can be found in the region. South of the Kenyan border, this salt lake in the northern region of Tanzania and is generated by the Ewas Ng’iro River as well as hot springs that are plentiful in minerals. Situated in the eastern area of the Great Rift Valley lies Lake Natron.
