Lake Turkana The lake is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The lake is part of the rift valley and is home to the largest number of crocodiles in the world, although it is in the interior part of Kenya it is a must see for visitors. The lake was formerly known as Lake Rudolf and changed to its present name in 1975. Lake Naivasha Lake Naivasha attracts 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. Lake Nakuru The lake is famous because of the pink flamingoes that cover the shores. The lake has continued attracting both local and international visitors. The shores of the lake are home to a number of rhinos, lions and leopards. Lake Elementaita The Lake is surrounded by spectacular country that played an important role in the early colonial history of Kenya. This was the estate and stronghold of Lord Delamere, the builder of the Kenya colony. The lake attracts many visiting flamingo, and it shores are grazed by zebra, gazelle, eland and families of warthog. The lake and its surrounding forests are perfect for long walks and birding...
Lake Victoria The source of the Nile is also the source of an abundance of Nile Perch, a greatly prized freshwater game fish. Other great lakes to look out for include; Lake Magadi, Lake Elementaita, Lake Baringo etc. Lake Magadi Deep in the heart of Southern Kenya’s Maasai land is the unearthly Lake Magadi. This 104 sq km soda lake is completely surrounded by vast natural salt flats. These sweltering hot plains prevent any animals reaching the alkaline lake at its centre. Magadi is often the final destination for treks from the Nguruman escarpment or the Loita hills.
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