Lake Natron
| Lake Natron | |
|---|---|
The lake on 6 March 2017 (satellite image) | |
| Location | Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region, Tanzania, Kajiado County, Narok County, Kenya |
| Coordinates | 02°25′S 36°00′E / 2.417°S 36.000°E |
| Lake type | saline |
| Basin countries | Tanzania |
| Surface elevation | 600 metres (2,000 ft) |
| Official name | Lake Natron Basin |
| Designated | 4 July 2001 |
| Reference no. | 1080 |
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Lake Natron is a salt or alkaline lake located in north Ngorongoro District of Arusha Region in Tanzania with its far northern end crossing into Kenya. It is in the Gregory Rift, which is the eastern branch of the East African Rift. The lake is within the Lake Natron Basin, a Ramsar Site wetland of international significance. It is the only regular breeding area for Africa's lesser flamingoes, although this habitat is not protected and is under threat from planned development projects.