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The Great Rift Valley, with its associated escarpments and mountains encompasses the most dramatic, spectacular and varied scenery in Africa. The Great Rift Valley runs the length of Kenya from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Natron on the southern border with Tanzania, and is lined with a series of freshwater and soda-based volcanic lakes. They range from Turkana in the north to Lake Magadi in the south and in between are a series of other lakes – Lake Barigo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elmentaita, and Lake Naivasha. Two of these are fresh water lakes and the others are shallow soda lakes.
Lake Nakuru
The beautiful Lake Nakuru is recognised as being one of the natural wonders of the world. It is renowned for its flamingos and, in 1961, sections of the Lake were established as a sanctuary to protect the almost two million resident flamingos. Lake Nakuru is today also a sanctuary for black and white rhino.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Great Rift Valley Lakes. The fresh water Lake is framed by papyrus – a favoured habitat for kingfishers and herons. With over 400 species recorded, Naivasha is favoured by birdwatchers. Crescent Island, at the south end of the Lake, is a private game sanctuary where walking is permitted.
