Lake Elmenteita

#7 among destinations in Kenya

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Lake Elmenteita is a soda lake, in the Great Rift Valley, about 120 km northwest of Nairobi, Kenya. ()

Local name: Ziwa Elementaita Unesco: from 2011Area: 13.83 mi²Elevation: 5820 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 0°26'22"S, 36°14'28"E

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NakuruKenya

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Nearby attractions include: Elmenteita Badlands.

5.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Elmenteita Badlands
144 min walk • The Elementeita Badlands, also known as the Otutu Forest or Ututu Forest, is a lava flow in Kenya that covers approximately 36 square kilometres. The area was previously covered in thick dryland forest characterized by cedar trees, and Leleshwa bushes. In addition, Wild Jasmine and Boophone are also found.