Africa's beautiful lakes not only serve as key sources of water, food and transportation, but also act as borders—both ...

In our search for places remote and bizarre, we stumbled upon a lake in Tanzania so toxic that any living creature that comes in contact with the lakewater, turns into stone-quite literally.

Unlike many other large lakes, its waters never fully mix, creating distinct layers that support its marine life.

There are many huge lakes in the world, but very few are bigger than Africa’s largest. The lake is so big that it stretches across three countries and is named after English royalty.

Lake Tanganyika, a shining jewel nestled in the heart of Africa, stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature. Its ...

Some lake basins in North Africa were exceptionally large, as large as the Caspian Sea today. These so-called megalakes occurred in the North (Megalake Fezzan, Libya), South (Megalake Chad ...

Unlike most lakes, which are neutral or slightly acidic, Lake Natron is a high-alkaline body of water with a pH that can reach 10.5—almost as caustic as ammonia. This extreme alkalinity is ...