Surrounding the lake is a large number of volcanic implosion craters, numerous waterfalls and ravines, an archaeological site, Maasai bomas, and the famous Ol Doinyo Lengai, also known as the ‘Mountain of God’. The surface of Lake Natron, which has high salt, magnesite and sodium carbonate concentration, is covered with a pinkish-white soda crust. Lake Natron covers an area 56 km long and 24 km wide. The lake is the primary breeding ground for lesser flamingo in East Africa, with more than two million individual birds flocking to the area every year. Lake Natron is the only active carbonatite volcano in the world and the dramatic scenery of the soda lake is often described as having a desolate and almost lunar splendor. 6 amazing Lake Natron facts Here are some facts youll want to share with others for the wow factor 1. LAKE NATRON SAFARI EXPERIENCE - RECOMMENDED FOR 3 NIGHTS STAY Lake Natron Located just seventy miles northwest of Arusha is the alkaline Lake Natron bordering Kenya.

Lake Natron is located in the Arusha region of Tanzania and is home to ancient hominid footprints, the largest breeding ground for lesser flamingo, and to Ol Doinyo Lengai.

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