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Tanzania Salt Shore Lake Natron

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The colorful shoreline of Lake Natron is painted in shades of red, pink and orange by salt-loving microorganisms and mineral-rich waters. Set beneath the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, this shallow alkaline lake creates an otherworldly landscape that shifts with the light and water levels.

Photography Tips

When flying a drone in Tanzania, you need to acquire a local agency to obtain a license / permit to actually fly. Sometimes, they provide you a drone.

The shorelines make beautiful leading lines through the image. Mostly center align it.

Travel Information

The shoreline is best explored with a local guide, usually from Engaresero village. Expect hot, dry conditions, limited shade and rough access roads. Avoid entering the highly alkaline water, and check conditions before walking across the salt flats.

Spot Type Drone

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 06:13 - 18:26 | current local time: 19:52

Photo Themes colorful Drone drone shot Lake Salt Lake Water

Locations Lake Natron Mtowabaga Engare Sero western africa Ol Doinyo Lengai

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