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The lakes in Kenya are a must visit on your tour to Kenya with Kenya Wild Safari. There are a number of lakes in Kenya and many of them form an important part of the Rift Valley ecosystem. The lakes provide the surrounding wildlife with a source of water and form the core areas of the famous wildlife reserves in Kenya.
Some of the lakes in Kenya that you can see on wildlife tours in Kenya, with Kenya Wild Safari are:
Lake Victoria: The largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria stretches along the western border of Kenya. Lake Victoria is 67,493 sq kms in size and divides the African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Lake Victoria is called Nyanza by the local people and is the source of the Nile. Many species of fish can be found in Lake Victoria including the Nile Perch a variety of game fish, which attracts many tourists. The nearby Ruma National Park with its amazing wildlife is another attraction of Lake Victoria.
Lake Naivasha: This freshwater lake is famous for its bird life, that includes ospreys and fishing eagles that feed on the fish and other marine life in the lake. Wildlife such as hippos, buffalo, zebras, and giraffe can also be seen around the lake. There also many flower and fruit orchards around Lake Naivasha.
Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru is a shallow lake with a high soda content. This salt-water lake is the natural habitat of flocks of thousands of flamingoes. The spellbinding sight of flocks of graceful flamingoes, feeding, looking after their young and taking flight over the lake is an unforgettable one.
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Lake Elmenteita: Just 18 sq Km, Lake Elmentieta is a peaceful getaway, with abundant natural
beauty. Bird watchers and nature lovers can observe the flamingoes, zebras, antelope and many other species along the side of this soda lake.
Lake Bogoria: This 32 sq Km volcanic lake is surrounded by arid desert. The lake is home to flocks of flamingos, and antelope, kudu and zebra can be seen drinking from the freshwater springs near its banks. Geysers and thermal springs bubble along the western shore.
Lake Baringo: This 129 sq Km freshwater lake in Northern Kenya is home to many water birds, including pelicans, fishing eagles and cormorants. Crocodiles lurk below the waters, while the traditional Njemps fishermen row their boats along the lake. Ol Kokwe island in the midst of the lake is the ideal base for a Hippo watching expedition on your Kenya Wild Safari.
Lake Turkana: This vast lake, which is 6, 405 sq Km., in size is also called the Jade Sea for its unique color. The biggest desert lake in the world, Lake Turkana is also considered the 'Cradle of Humanity' because of the amazing humanoid fossils that have been discovered along its banks.
Lake Turkana is also home to the largest single population of crocodiles. The Petrified Forest at Siboloi National Park and the tribal people of this region are some of its other attractions.
Lake Magadi: Not far from Nairobi is the 104 sq km Lake Magadi. This soda lake is the nesting ground of flamingoes, who arrive here in their thousands. The flamingoes can nest here free from predators, since the lake is surrounded by extensive salt flats where other animals cannot survive. The stark landscape and the stunning pink flocks of flamingoes makes Lake Magadi a spectacular sight, that you can see on your Kenya Wild Safari.
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