Lake Elementaita

Lake Elementaita lies 20 kilometres southeast of Nakuru, a smaller Rift Valley soda lake designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Kenya Lake System. When flamingos shift from Nakuru due to rising water levels, Elementaita often becomes the beneficiary — hosting vast flocks of both lesser and greater flamingos. The lake's shores are dotted with hot springs, and the surrounding Soysambu Conservancy protects Rothschild's giraffe, zebra, and over 400 bird species. Several lodges on Elementaita's shores offer a quieter alternative to Nakuru.