NAIVASHA, GREAT RIFT VALLEY

Lake Naivasha is the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and one of only two freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, the other being Lake Baringo. Lake Naivasha is unusual in that there does not appear to be an outlet, normally a prerequisite for a freshwater lake.

The birdlife at Lake Naivasha is spectacular.  Some of the many species include Grey-capped Warbler, Spectacled Weaver, Brimstone Canary and Red-billed Firefinch.  Being a freshwater lake, Naivasha has a healthy fish population which attracts a variety of fish-eaters. Both Long-tailed and Great Cormorants can be seen, along with Fish Eagles and Pied Kingfishers.

As well as a birdwatcher's paradise, Lake Naivasha is only 100 kilometres/62 miles from Nairobi so is popular as a recreational destination for many of the locals.