Introduction to Lake Natron

You can go to Lake Natron for its spectacular scenery and the possibility of taking a challenging night hike to Oldoinyo Lengai, the mountain of God.

The answer is that it depends on the activity you want to do. For instance, if you want an excellent game-viewing experience, this is not the place to be.

Though the place is uniquely beautiful, the wildlife here is scarce. But, if you intend to see the red lake and the Oldoinyo Lengai, the place is worth visiting.

The mystery behind Lake Natron is its eerie ability to turn animal corpses into stone. The lake’s high sodium bicarbonate content preserves the animal’s body, leaving behind statue-like figures.

Not at all. However, you may have a corrosive burn if you touch the water for quite some time.

You can visit Lake Natron year-round. However, the ideal time to visit there would be during the dry season—from late May to early November, which happens to be slightly cooler.

Visiting, particularly in August, is a good option since flamingos gather around the lake at this time.

No. If you accidentally touch the lake’s water, your eyes or skin will likely be damaged.

Lake Natron is not deadly. It houses some wildlife and birds, most prominently the lesser flamingos. These birds casually wade the caustic water without any problems.

If you get your body submerged in the waters of Lake Natron, your body will stop decomposing due to the water’s high salt content.