The Great Lakes

The string of lakes that follows the course of the Great Rift Valley includes Lake Victoria, Naivasha and Elementaita. Lake Naivasha is known for its leopards, black rhino, buffalo and amazing concentrations of flamingos – a pink sea of birds that can be viewed up close, and on foot. Flamingo viewing depends entirely upon water levels, and it’s best to do research before planning your trip. Driving through the lake area is not always that fun – it’s probably one of the most populous areas of Africa, and traffic and large numbers of people need to be negotiated.