The vast number of flamingos that inhabit the Rift Valley thrive on a series of soda lakes that are indeed unique. The water is so chemically rich in sodium carbonates that it feels oily to the touch and slightly burns the skin.
Daudzie Austrumāfrikas flamingi dzīvo pie neparastiem sāļajiem ezeriem, kuru ūdens ir tik bagāts ar nātrija karbonātiem, ka pataustot tas šķiet eļļains un pat viegli dedzina ādu.