Kenya straddles the centre of the Great
Rift Valley, the vast prehistoric fissure that stretches from Jordan to
Mozambique. From the North to the South of Kenya, the valley is lined
with a series of freshwater and soda based volcanic lakes.
Travelling from lake to lake is a journey through a world of contrasts:
From papyrus fringed Naivasha with its abundance of birdlife, through
Nakuru with its famous flamingo population, the steam geysers of Bogoria,
the crocodiles and hippo of Baringo and North to the mighty Jade Sea of
Turkana ...
Naivasha: The wide fresh waters of Lake Naivasha attract a
great range of wildlife from the surrounding hills. A boat trip on the
lake will let you encounter local fisherman, countless hippos and over
400 species of birds ...
Elmenteita : Walk along the flamingo fringed shores of this
beautiful lake and discover a fascinating local history ...
Nakuru: A living carpet of pink flamingos covers the waters of
Nakuru, whose shores are a sanctuary for Rhino, lion and Leopard ...
Bogoria: This volcanic soda Lake is surrounded by boiling
geothermal pools and steam jets, while its freshwater springs draw
flamingos and plains game in great numbers …
Baringo: Freshwater Lake Baringo, the traditional fishing
ground of the Njemps tribe, is alive with hippos, crocodiles and a
wealth of birdlife …
Turkana: A vast inland sea, whose Jade waters are home to the
worlds largest population of crocodiles, and whose remote shores have
revealed an invaluable wealth of prehistoric fossils …
Magadi :The sun baked salt flats and volcanic springs of
Magadi create a unique otherworldly atmosphere ...
Victoria The source of the Nile is also the source of an
abundance of Nile Perch, a greatly prized freshwater game fish

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