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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