Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Home to Kenya’s last remaining populations of greater kudu
Lying in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Bogoria National Reserve is one delightful destination commanding sceneries with strange wildlife. Since it is always missed on many tourist lists, one can only visit this reserve on day trips, and it’s a quiet getaway for nature lovers. The glimmering waters of Lake Bogoria, framed by rugged landscapes, create a picture that leaves visitors at a visual standstill. The most attractive highlights of the lake, however, are the colorful flocks of flamingos that congregate along its shores- their migration precisely determined by algae and water levels. It is a photographer’s dream: a view of nature that one would not want to miss.
Besides the flamingos, Lake Bogoria is one of Kenya’s last bastions of the greater kudu. Spiral-horned and strikingly marked, these antelopes bring an air of mystery into the reserve. The viewing will demand a lot of patience and a good amount of luck since the animals are really shy. Your best chance of encountering these magnificent animals will fall during the quiet hours between dusk and dawn when the wilderness of the reserve shows all its activity.
The Lake Bogoria National Reserve offers the off-the-track traveler in Kenya a serene combination of adventure. Observe the flamingos, bathe in the beauty of the landscape, and make sure to look out for the greater kudu; this is an elusive sighting, a spectacle one will get on this journey into the heart of Kenyan natural heritage.
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