PARKS OF TANZANIA
- NORTHERN PARKS - LAKE
NATRON
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Located
about 25 Km to the north of Oldonyo Lengai and
making opposite with Kenya, this lake, in spite
of its difficult access, is a marshy area, is
advisable to visit.
There are thousands of flamingos, mainly at
the end of the rain season. Besides being famous
for the discovery of remains of stone tools
from more than a million and half of years ago.
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We could say that is one of the most unusual and
surprising lakes, because in some occasions their
waters are colored of a reddish color (due to the
numerous concentration of marine algae combined with
the salt that comes from the mountain).
The accomodation we find in the lake Natron are modest
camping areas and the semi-luxury bandas "Lake
Natron Camp."
Oldonyo Lengai
One of the reasons for visiting the lake is the ascension
to Oldonyo Lengai, a volcano mountain that still is
active.
The trekking begins in the midnight and it usually
lasts about 6 hours. When arriving up, and if the
climatology allows it, you can enjoy an impressive
sunrise and fantastic views of Kilimajaro and Mount
Meru, while the mounds of the volcano spit lava. After
breakfast and resting a while, begins the descent
that usually lasts about 4 hours.
When ascending and descending it is necessary to be
careful with the stones that fall from the mountain.
It is necessary to keep in mind that it is difficult
trekking and it is necessary to be physically very
prepared.
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