Lake Natron
Lake Natron is the main breeding site in East Africa for 2.5 million lesser flamingoes. The characteristic red color of Lake Natron is a byproduct of salt loving organisms that thrive in the high salinity levels. Algae also flourish in these alkaline waters and is the sole source of food for the thousands of flamingos that can be found here. The flamingoes perform an amazing display; marching in groups, heads up, turning different directions in tight formation. Watching them feed with their upside-down bills is also fascinating.
Seasonal Highlights
| Month | Season | Weather | Wildlife Sightings | Rec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Green Season | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Feb | Green Season | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Mar | Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration | Yes |
| Apr | Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration | Yes |
| May | Northward Migration | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration | Yes |
| Jun | Beginning of Dry Season | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration (early to mid June only) | Yes |
| Jul | Dry Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Aug | Dry Season | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Sep | Dry Season | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Oct | Dry Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Nov | Southward Migration | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
| Dec | Beginning of Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo | Yes |
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