It then comes as a surprise that the lake remains one of the biggest nesting grounds for the lesser flamingos who flock to the area by the million each year. Fed by nearby volcanic springs, the sweltering 40 degree celcius waters and high salt content make the lake inhospitable for most, and, during the dry season, petrify the creatures that die within it. The combination of remoteness and the hostility of the soda mud. This natural wonder is caused by microorganisms that flourish in the mineral rich waters of the lake. Algae and zooplankton thrive in this water, which in turn supports great numbers of flamingos. But lying in the country’s northern reaches you will find the eerily crimson waters of Lake Natron, an equally thrilling natural phenomenon to explore.Īt first sight, the lake looks fairly conventional with blue waters lapping the shoreline, but a journey from above soon reveals a unique red crust covering the lake’s surface – an unusual sight to the human eye. The mighty peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Migration of stampeding wildebeest through the Serengeti and the Big 5 within one of the seven Natural Wonders of Africa- the Ngorongoro Crater, are what the East African country of Tanzania are best known for. China & Hong Kong Destination Management Company.Latin America Destination Management Company.Germany, Switzerland & Austria Destination Management Company.North America Destination Management Company.Rubondo Island National Park in Tanzania Lake Natron is the worlds most important breeding site for the lessor flamingo, an area of impressive scenic beauty.Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania.Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana.lakes such as Bogoria and Naivasha in Kenya and Natron in Tanzania. Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana In the Lake Naivasha Basin, WWF is using an integrated approach to tackle water.Timbavati Private Game Reserve in South Africa This documentary tells the story of Lake Natron in northern Tanzania and how every year, after the rains come, a massive flock of Lesser Flamingos comes to the.Thornybush Private Game Reserve in South Africa.Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa.