About 80 kilometers north of Nakuru town in the Great Rift Valley , is a soda impregnated shallow lake (2 metres deep) which was established as a national reserve in November 1973. Hundred years ago, the great geologist (Gregory described the lake as ' 'the most beautiful view in
Africa ".
Today, that view has not changed. Its exciting steam jets with boiling geysers and fumaroles strongly indicating the volcanic activities which resulted in the creation of the Great Rift Valley , is a geological wonder no one can afford to miss to see. Thousands of flamingo migrate to the lake from Lake Nakuru when the water levels in the latter become low. Greater kudu are found on the north-eastern shores of the lake.
Its neighbor, Lake Baringo , a little further north houses schools of hippo and crocodile; but its greatest attraction is the multitude of birds
where over 400 species have been identified. Goliath herons dominate the scene.
Fishing safaris are organized for the recreation
of the visitors. Bird watching trips by boat or on
foot are also organised.
