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Lake Elementaita

Lake Elementaita is a soda lake located in the Great Rift Valley, about 120 km northwest of the capital city Nairobi, approximately a 3-hour drive.

Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary lies between Lake Naivasha to the north and Lake Nakuru to the south.

Birdlife at Lake Elementaita

The area around Lake Elementaita is famous for its birdlife, supporting:

  • Major breeding grounds for White Pelicans
  • Feeding grounds for Flamingos
  • Migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa

Bird species commonly spotted include:

  • Geese
  • Spikes
  • Cormorants
  • Kingfishers
  • Northern Puffback
  • Pallid Harrier
  • Red-capped Lark
  • Long-tailed Widowbird

Wildlife and Attractions

Other attractions in Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary include:

  • Kikopey Hot Springs
  • Surrounding Acacia Woodlands
  • Wildlife animals such as Common Zebra, Buffaloes, Reedbuck, Impalas, and Elands

Lake Elementaita Sanctuary Fees

Category Adult Child
East African Citizen KES 500 KES 250
Resident KES 675 KES 350
Non-Resident USD 50 USD 25
African Citizen USD 20 USD 10
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