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| Lake Elementeita |
History
This
lake is considered a small soda lake located in the eastern sweep of the Great
Rift Valley. The early colonial history of Kenya surrounds the lake because of
the role it played. This is also the estate and stronghold of Lord Delamere
considered the builder of the Kenya colony.
Landscape
The
lake like it counterpart Lake Nakuru attracts many visiting flamingo with
gazelle, zebra, eland and families of warthog grazing. It is also a nice place
for long walks and birding.
Traveling
Elementeita
is a one and half hour drive from Nairobi. From Nairobi the main road will take
you to Elementeita by bus, private transport or Matatu. If you follow the main
highway it will take you to Nakuru. Those
who are financially capable can take charter flights from Naivasha airstrip.
One thing to note is that camps and lodges can organize transfers from Nairobi
to Naivasha and local excursion.
Attractions
Of
course the lake itself is a big attraction, but there are other more
attractions including foot exploration of the lake and its surrounding
environments and local excursions.
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