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The Great Rift Valley This 6,000-mile Valley that stretches from Lebanon to Mozambique passes through Kenya. It offers habitat to hundreds of fauna and flora species'. The valley has numerous hot springs. The region has scenic beauty that is worth photographing. Lakes of volcanic origin, which are among the oldest in the world are found in the region too. .............................................................................................................................. Lake Magadi This salty lake is the main source of table salts for the country. Birds like Chestnut-banded plover and stint are found here. There are more than 18,000 water and migrant birds in the area. The great treks from the Loita hills and Nguruman escarpment mostly end here. The Olorgasalie pre historic site is also found around in this region Accommodation
.............................................................................................................................. Lake Naivasha This is a fresh water lake that is found in the Great Rift Valley. The lake's name is derived from a maasai word ' Nai'posha' meaning 'rough waters' the colonialists spelt it Naivasha , it's present name. It is mostly bordered by papyrus vegetation (an ancient Egypt's writing material). The vegetation here is mainly composed of grassland and shrub land. The area around the lake has plenty of yellow barked Acacia trees that provide habitat for teeming bird life and foliage to the Giraffes. Colobus Monkey, hippos and Buffalo are among the game found here. Over 400 bird species have been recorded in the area. While in Naivasha one can undertake expeditions activities. Accommodations The region has lodges, guesthouses and hotels that provide high quality accommodation services. One can also use the campsite present in the locale. Some of accommodation facilities include:
.............................................................................................................................. Lake Elementaita This lake has some history surrounding it; it was one of Lord Delameres zones during the colonial period in Kenya. The games found around it include Eland Zebras, Warthogs and Gazelles. The lake is the breeding zone of the crested Grebe and the white pelican. The lake has flamingoes. Other birds present in the region are Jackson's window bird. It is ideal for walks in the forests nearby. Tourists find accommodation in the lodges and camps available here. Accommodation
.............................................................................................................................. Lake Nakuru/ Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru is 40 km²; it is inhabited by a variety of bird species including over 1.5 milLion pink-colored flamingoes that feed on algae and pelicans. Menengai crater borders the lake in the north, Lion hills in the east, Mau Escarpment in the West and Eburu crater in the south. The best spot to view the lake from is the baboon cliff (named after its main occupiers baboons). The national park is 168 KM 2. The animal species found here include Rhinoceros, Rotschild giraffes, Lion, Leopard, bat-eared fox, Jackal, Avocets Mongoose, Zorilla, spotted Hyena, hippos, and warthogs among many others. Over 550 plant species have been recorded in this locale. A Rhino conversation project is found here. Accommodation
.............................................................................................................................. Hell's Gate National Park Hell's Gate National Park entrance is a gorge called Njorowa n ear it there is a volcanic plug called the Central Tower. It is situated about 100 KM from Nairobi. In this park, the rare raptor, lammergeyer is found. The park has unique vegetation and different wildlife species inhabit it. The main attractions in the park include Fischer mans tower, central tower, Obsidian caves, hot springs, Njorowa gorge among others. The animal species found here include Hartebeests, Buffaloes, Eland, giraffes among others. Leopards and Lions are not easily spotted. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the park, they include Guinea fowl, Secretary Bird Ostrich among others. Accommodation
.............................................................................................................................. Lake Bogoria This is one of the unique lakes in the world; you can boil an egg in its water. The main source of water for the lake is from the numerous hot springs and geysers that erupt from the earth's surface. The lake is flocked by pink flamingoes. It is believed that the pink color is due to the algae that they feed on. Birds like the fish eagle and steppe eagles are found in the area. The region around the lake is also home to the kudu, Gazelle, baboons and Zebras. Near this 32 sq km lake is Siracho range with its astounding embankment. Accommodation
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