Lake Natron

Lake Natron
Lake Natron
Ngorongoro Highlands Walking Adventure
by
Ian Williamson
The journey is a long but beautiful passage through dramatic, harsh territory. Making this an outstanding destination for walking safaris. Walking in the African Bush with Maasai Warriors as you guides is a unique opportunity for spectacular game viewing combined with the prospect to experience cultural encounters amongst the Maasai, Datoga, and nomadic Bushmen.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lake-Natron-and-Ngorongoro-Highlands-Walking-Adventure
id=83748 - Oct 17, 2005
The Wonderful Lake Natron
by
Dickson A Wambugu
Lake Natron is found in Tanzania and it's very close to the Kenyan border. It's a salt water lake that is located on the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. The lake is fed by a river known as Ewaso Ng'iro and mineral rich hot springs that drain down the lake. The area around the land is usually very hot and temperature can rise up to 500C. During such times a lot of evaporation occurs due to the high levels of salts and other minerals.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Wonderful-Lake-Natron
id=5024680 - Sep 13, 2010
Lake Malawi
by
Dickson A Wambugu
Lake Malawi is one of African Great Lakes and the third largest in Africa. It's the eighth largest lake in the world and it's located in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It's the second deepest lake in Africa and it's a habitat for more aquatic life like fishes than any other water body on the earth. In most countries it's referred to as Lake Nyasa or Lake Niassa especially in Mozambique. The lake also has its basis from the Great Rift Valley where most African water bodies in Africa draw their source.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lake-Malawi
id=5103431 - Sep 27, 2010
The Lakes of Tanzania
by
Ian Williamson
There are many lakes in Tanzania each one presenting something different to the visitor. Lake Manyara and Lake Natron, are soda lakes where wildlife gather on the desolate salt flats and the shimmering views are often referred to as lunar landscaped, the sunset plunges this landscape into haunting shades of muted pastels. The soda lakes are home to large populations of pink flamingos, storks, and herons.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lakes-of-Tanzania
id=171210 - Apr 01, 2006
Lake Magadi In Kenya
by
Jackline Mwathe
Lake Magadi lies in the Southern part of Masai Mara. It is the world second largest source of sodium carbonate. This lake has a thick crust of soda carbonate which is removed using a floating dredge. It is then pumped to refineries, where it is then processed into soda ash which is used in glass making.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lake-Magadi-In-Kenya
id=4904592 - Aug 21, 2010
Paddling in Caustic Mud
by
Zahid Ameer
Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is no ordinary lake. As the African Sun beats down on it, water is evaporated far more quickly than any rain can replace it. The lake is replenished by springs as well as rain, but these add a strong solution of sodium carbonate (the basis of household washing soda).
http://ezinearticles.com/?Paddling-in-Caustic-Mud
id=5296755 - Oct 30, 2010
Walking Across Ngorongoro and Tanzania's National Parks
by
Ian Williamson
As these treks have become popular several alternatives are now available: the first is to relax at the shady Ngare Sero Campsite and visit Lake Natron itself. The temperatures here can often exceed 40 degrees C - few animals can survive here and here the flamingo has become adept to the harsh conditions and has made the lake its home, nesting on the salty surface on mounds where slightly cooler air prevents the eggs becoming hard boiled.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Walking-Across-Ngorongoro-and-Tanzanias-National-Parks
id=169886 - Mar 30, 2006
The Lesser Flamingo
by
Dickson A Wambugu
Lesser Flamingo is a species of birds in the flamingo family. It's a resident of Africa found in the Great Rift Valley lakes. It's also common in Southern Asia. This subspecies of the birds is the smallest and its population is around 2 million. The bird weighs around 2.0 kg and stands 3ft tall. It has long wing with a span of 3by 3 ft. Its mostly pink to white in color. The bird's predators include baboons, Marabou Storks and African Fish Eagles.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Lesser-Flamingo
id=5523885 - Dec 09, 2010
Walking Safari Across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
by
Ian Williamson
There are a number of walking safaris across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Northern Tanzania they vary in length from eight to twelve days. Generally your safari will begin with a day or two of game drives. The Tarangire is a nice place to have your pre-walking safari game drives. These first few days can also include morning walking safari along the border of the park it is essential you take a guide and an armed ranger with you. Bellow is an eight day itinerary
http://ezinearticles.com/?Walking-Safari-Across-the-Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area
id=108162 - Dec 06, 2005
The Great Country of Tanzania
by
Dickson A Wambugu
Tanzania is found in Central East Africa and her neighbors include Kenya and Uganda. To the north stands Rwanda and Burundi, to the north looms Zambia and Malawi and Mozambique to the south. The country is composed of 26 regions and the current president is Jakava Mrisho Kikwete who was elected in 2005. The country's political capital is Dar es Salaam a coastal city. Another city Dodoma has been the official capital of the country and it's where the parliament and some government offices are located.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Great-Country-of-Tanzania