Besides losing a bird habitat, the world would also lose a beautiful and salty natural wonder if too much water is diverted south to Natron. You will experience the walking and trekking of Monduli Mountains. If the salinity of the lake decreases, the cyanobacteria will also decrease and cause a loss of habitat for the endangered flamingos. on the road to Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron is one of Tanzanias most important. In fact, bringing in fresh water would greatly upset the ecological balance of the lake and many in Tanzania have actively fought against bringing in water from the Ewaso Ng’iro River. Amazingly, 2.5 million flamingos make Lake Natron their home and it is considered one of their only breeding grounds, making preservation of the lake an environmental concern. This algae growth has also fostered the developments of Lesser Flamingo nests. Located in Northern Tanzania near Kenya border. Water is supposed to give life, yet this salty world seems content to make life almost impossible… almost.Īlthough most species cannot handle the 120-degree lake water, cyanobacteria have made Natron their home and turned the lake its trademark reds and oranges. Lake Natron is a salt or alkaline lake located in north Ngorongoro District of Arusha Region in Tanzania. visit the amazing Waterfall.on the road to Oldonyo Lengai and Lake Natron. Lake Natron, Ngare Sero, Monduli, Arusha, Tanzania. The saline environment of Lake Natron certainly qualifies. Book best deals on Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero in Monduli with, where real guest reviews. The GCA includes a wetland of international importance with 224,781ha (2248km2) squeezed between Monduli and Longido districts to the east and Ngorongoro to the west at (2 30’ S, 36 E). Although most human settlements throughout history have formed around lakes and rivers, the barren landscape around Lake Natron tells a clear story of a place no one ever wanted to live.Īfrica’s Great Rift Valley is known for some of its environmentally extreme regions such as the Erta Ale and Dallol. Lake Natron Game Controlled Area covering an area of 3,000 square kilometers was designated by government notice of 1974. This body of water is one of the most inhospitable areas on Earth.Ĭolored a deep red from salt-loving organisms and algae, the lake reaches hellish temperatures and is nearly as basic as ammonia. Don’t let the ring of salty marshes along the edge of Lake Natron fool you.