The crust created by the alkali salt sometimes gives the lake a red or pink hue, or even orange in the more shallow parts, by the microorganisms that live there.ĭespite all of this, the lake remains one of the main breeding grounds for lesser flamingos, a species who’s status of ‘near threatened’ is a direct consequence of its dependence on Lake Natron for breeding purposes. The temperature of the shallow lake’s water can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit and is salty enough to poison most animals.Īll these characteristics make the Lake the deadliest in the country. To put things in perspective, seawater has a pH between about 7 and 9. Lake Natron is fed by some springs that are rich in minerals, making the lake highly alkaline, reaching a pH of 9 to 10.5. Ruaha National Park | Enclose Africa Safaris.įlamingos on the Natron soda lake in northern Tanzania.
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