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Lake Natron, Tanzania

From series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
In Tanzania, near the Kenyan border is the salt lake Natron. Its depth does not exceed 3 meters. One of the main characteristics of the lake is the high alkalinity. Notwithstanding such harsh conditions, the lake is not lifeless, some species of aquatic plants and other microorganisms are living and multiplying, as well as fish - alkaline tilapia. The unique aquatic plants color the lake scarlet several times a year, which makes its shape truly superhuman.

Lake Natron, Tanzania The water composition of the lake contains a rare mineral - soda, on whose honor the lake was named. The lake, situated among the deserts, is home to rare flamingo species and is visited not only by curious tourists but also by professional ornithologists. The contact of the sea water is deadly for all birds and mammals, since the concentration of the toxic substances is much too high.

The hike on the sea coast is interesting for the followers of Horrorfilmen and the vampire stories. Here you can see among the dead trees and bushes the mummified remains of the birds and the bats that once came into the lake. Gradually they are covered with the minerals and look like the terrible stone statues. The photographer Nick Brandt was the first to tell the public that the lake can kill the animals. He has done a very impressive photo shoot on the coast of Natron. The locals believe in the supernatural forces of the lake and call it 'bloody.' The local shamans advised their contemporaries a few years ago to build a salt-growing plant on the shores of the lake. Next - Spotted Lake


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Nearest airports:
 »  Jomo Kenyatta Airport NBO - in 159 km
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Best hotels near Lake Natron

Exploreans Ngorongoro Lodge

Located in 90 km from Lake Natron
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Rooms: 20
Each luxury suite features a spacious viewing terrace and an open fireplace. It has a living room with a sofa and dining area. The Acacia Restaurant … More: photo, rates and booking
Ol Mesera Tented Camp

Located in 95 km from Lake Natron
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Rooms: 5
Ol Mesera's tented rooms each offer a private balcony with views over the valley. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and the unit has a private … More: photo, rates and booking
Penguin Resort Hotel

Located in 130 km from Lake Natron
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Rooms: 31
The individually decorated rooms offer a balcony and are fitted with a TV, fan and en-suite bathroom. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Penguin … More: photo, rates and booking
The Arusha Hotel

Located in 131 km from Lake Natron
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Rooms: 86
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature modern African-style décor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All en suite bathrooms come … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Serengeti National Park
128 km - Serengeti National Park
One of the world’s largest reserves - the Serengeti reserve - is located in Tanzania and covers an area of 14763 square kilometres. About a century ago the Maasai tribes were the first to settle the deserted territories that were once home to wild animals. With the …
Serengeti National Park
129 km - Serengeti National Park
On the border between the two African countries, Tanzania and Kenya, there is a unique natural reserve, Serengeti. Tourists from all over the world come here to admire its beauty. Lions are among the main inhabitants of the nature reserve. Serengeti is one of the few …
Masai
149 km - Masai
The Maasai people of East Africa live in the savanna between southern Kenia and nothern Tanzania. The tribe has some 900 000. They differ by a special way of life, which has absolutely not changed over the past century. A tribal structure is based on the so-called …
Swimming pool at Camping Sanctuary Swala
456 km - Swimming pool at Camping Sanctuary Swala
From the series 'Most Scary Swiiming Pools'

Sanctuary Swala Lodge offers amazing entertainment to its guests. It is located in the scenic Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. It is surrounded by wildlife. You can watch wild animals while relaxing in the surrounding area of the Lodge. There are a few dangerous …
Mnemba island
532 km - Mnemba island
Not far from the Zanzibar Island is the uninhabited Mnemba Island, which is part of the marine conservation area. The length of the island's circumference is about 1.5 km. Nearby is the incredibly beautiful coral reef, which the divers from all over the world in …
Stone Town of Zanzibar
547 km - Stone Town of Zanzibar
The Stone Town of Zanzibar, a unique historical district with a lot of preserved buildings, is one of the most interesting historical sights in Tanzania. The unusual name of the historical district is due to a lot of stone buildings, the first of which were built at …
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