Luxury African safaris and accommodation packages in the Kenya Great Rift Valley. Package deals and specials on your bespoke Kenya safari.An exciting trip to the Great Rift Valley Kenya showcases an incredible geological wonder of the world, a phenomenon everyone should see. The Great African Rift Valley is visible from space and features dramatic escarpments, a tremendous valley floor broken by volcanoes, and several lakes. Africa luxury safaris and accommodation in the Great Rift Valley. Package deals and specials on your bespoke Kenya safari and holiday.
Kenya is home to 64 of the total lakes found within Africa and 8 of these make up the main lakes in the Kenyan Rift Valley. From north to south, these lakes are Lake Turkana, Lake Logipi, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Magadi.
In addition, the East African Rift has been dubbed the “cradle of humanity” thanks to the fascinating and vital paleoanthropological discoveries including “Lucy,” a 3.2 million-year-old hominin skeleton found in Ethiopia. The “Turkana Boy” is another 1.5-million-year-old hominin skeleton unearthed in Kenya.
The Rift Valley Kenya is central to numerous birds’ migration routes and Lake Nakuru is the most important foraging site for the lesser flamingo and a major breeding ground for great white pelicans. Read more for your all-inclusive safaris and accommodation in Great Rift Valley Kenya.
The Great Rift Valley Kenya is almost 6,500 km long, stretching around one-sixth of the Earth’s circumference, a spectacular valley measuring an average of 64 km wide with steep walls rising as high as 2700 m. This stunning geological feature is home to diverse wildlife, including rare species, and offers breathtaking landscapes, such as volcanic mountains, serene lakes, and vibrant wetlands. It is a region rich in natural beauty, culture, and history, attracting tourists, researchers, and nature lovers from all over the world. The Rift Valley’s unique ecosystems make it a truly unforgettable destination.
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