Safari Destination
Elementaita
Overview
A deeper feel for the destination.
Lake Elementaita is a soda lake located in the Great Rift Valley, about 120km northwest of the capital city Nairobi, it is about 3 hours’ drive away. Lake Elementaita wildlife sanctuary lies between Lake Naivasha to the north and Lake Nakuru to the south.
The area around Lake Elementaita is known for its birdlife that supports major breeding grounds for the White Pelicans, Feeding grounds for the Flamingos and other migratory birds from Europe and other locations from north of Africa. Some of the birds that can be spotted include; Geese, Spikes, Cormorant, Kingfisher, Northern puffback, Pallid harrier, Red-capped lark, long tailed widowbird among many others.
Other attractions found at the Lake Elementaita Wildlife sanctuary are Kikopey Hot springs, the surrounding acacia woodlands, Wildlife animals such as; Common Zebra, Buffaloes, Reedbuck, Impalas and elands among others.
Important Information for guest visiting Lake Elementaita:
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Signature Stays
Places to stay in and around Elementaita.
From intimate camps to polished lodges, these stays help set the mood and rhythm of your time here.
Mbweha Camp
Mbweha Camp is a luxury eco-safari camp located within the private Congreve Conservancy near Lake Elementaita and bordering Lake Nakuru National Park. The camp features rustic lav...
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
Lake Elementaita Serena Camp is a luxury tented safari camp on the shores of Lake Elementaita in Soysambu Conservancy, a flamingo-rich soda lake in the Great Rift Valley. It is ab...
Suggested Journeys
Safari ideas built around Elementaita.
These itineraries offer a strong starting point if you already know this is one of the places you want to experience.
SOYSAMBU CONSERVANCY DAY TRIP
SOYSAMBU DAY TRIP Soysambu wildlife conservancy is private own wildlife conservancy on Lake Elemeintaita in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. There is also a Raptor Center in the Conserv...
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