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Lake Elementaita

Rift Valley

Lake Elementaita

A Quiet Soda Lake Between the Giants

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Lake Elementaita is the smallest and quietest of the three main Rift Valley soda lakes, sitting between Nakuru and Naivasha. It forms part of the Kenya Lake System UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Flamingos, pelicans and over 400 bird species use the lake, and the surrounding Soysambu Conservancy holds zebra, giraffe, eland and colobus. The Sleeping Warrior hill on the skyline gives the area its distinctive profile.

It makes an easy overnight stop on a Nakuru to Naivasha circuit.

What makes it worth the trip

  • UNESCO World Heritage soda lake
  • Flamingos and great white pelicans
  • Soysambu Conservancy game drives
  • Sleeping Warrior hill walks
  • Quiet lakeside lodges
  • Easy stop between Nakuru and Naivasha

Where it is

Lake Elementaita, Rift Valley, Kenya

Where to stay

Accommodation in Lake Elementaita

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