Great Rift Valley

While on a Great Rift Valley Safari, you visit one of the wonders of the world. The valley forms a wide trench (about 5400 miles long) down the length of Africa that is visible from the moon.

If you are planning to partake in a Great Rift Valley safari in Kenya, chances are you'll be visiting Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is a saltwater lake and together with its neighbouring park is famous for attracting large flocks of flamingos. The sight of thousands of bright pink birds as they collect against the soda crusted shoreline is striking.

In complete contrast, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake that is home to buffalos and hippos - as well as being the ideal safari destination for birders! Among the resident birds are fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, black crakes and a large variety of herons.

Numerous mammals graze around this fresh water lake and you can also expect to see zebra, impala, giraffe and kongoni. Truth be told, you will find many wonders on safari through the Great Rift Valley.

Accommodations in the Great Rift Valley

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is one Kenya's most famous soda lakes. A major feature of this park is the birdlife, particularly the thousands of flamingos.

Lake Nakuru Lodge
Sweetwater's Tented Camp lies in the heart of privately owned Sweetwater's Game Reserve, and offers magnificent views of game across the open plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya.

Lake Naivasha Country Club
The old colonial architecture of Lake Naivasha Country Club is solid and comfortable with accommodation in rooms and cottages set in 12 hectares of green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees.

Loldia House
Loldia House nestles under acacia trees on one of the country's oldest farms. It was built in the second World War and has breathtaking views of the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and the tranquil Lake Naivasha.