Momela Lakes

The Momela Lakes or Momella Lakes, are seven shallow lakes located within Arusha National Park namely: Big Momela, Small Momela, El Kekhotoito, Kusare, Rishateni, Lekandiro and Tulusia.[1] Lakes are alkaline formed from the volcanic debris created when Mount Meru blew its top 250,000 years ago.[2] As the lakes are alkaline, animals do not drink from their waters,[1] but you can spot zebras and birds on their banks.[2] Lakes are the highlights of the Easter section of Arusha National Park,[2] covering the forest of Mount Meru.

Flamingos at Momela Lake

See also

References
  1. "The Momela Lakes". Exploring Africa.
  2. Jens Finke (2003). "Tanzania". Rough Guides. Retrieved 2 April 2019.


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