lakes of the great rift valley
helicopter excursion
lakes
by helicopter
About 40 million years ago the
Great Rift Valley was formed.
In the hollows some of the
oldest, largest and deepest
lakes in the world now lie.
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Lake Baringo
Lake Bogoria
laikipia
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Kenya’s lakes - both fresh
water and alkaline - sustain an
astonishing diversity of life.
On the western side of Kenya,
located just 30km apart, lie
Baringo and Bogoria – both
scenically spectacular, but each
so different to one another!
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Morning flight over the
expansive Laikipia plains where
elephant and buffalo are often
seen in large nu mbers.
The landscape drops dramatically
over the eastern wall of the Rift
Valley, as we approach Lake
Bogoria.
sirikoi
Iconic in shape and size, Mount
Kenya is situated in the heart of
Kenya, on the equator - its highest
peak ‘Batian’ stands at 5,199
meters.
Lake Bogoria - a shallow
alkaline lake most fa mous
The snowy peaks can be seen on
for its fla mingo
thatfrom
lineasthe
clear days
far
as Mt Kilimanjaro
km
white some
salty300
shores.
away.
With its unique features,
The
vast
desolate
nature
of
stunning and
views
all around,
and
Mount Kenya
with
its towering
amazing
birdlife,
Lake
Bogoria
summit,
sheer
cliffs
and
glaciers
was gazetted as a National
Park
become apparent as we circulate
in 1973.
above the peaks of Batian and
The lakes shores are alsoNelion
home.
to the rare Greater Kudu,
buffalo, zebra and some smaller
plains game.
sirikoi
Iconic in shape and size, Mount
Kenya is situated in the heart of
Kenya, on the equator - its highest
peak ‘Batian’ stands at 5,199
meters.
With their bright feathers
and
up-side
down
bills,
The snowy
peaks
canfla
be mingos
seen on
are a mong
clear the
daysmost
fromeasily
as far
as Mt Kilimanjaro
km
recognisedsome
water300
birds.
away.
Blue-green algae and
The vast and
nature
of
crustaceans
ondesolate
which they
feed
Mount
Kenya
with
its towering
gives
them
their
gorgeous
pink
summit, sheer cliffs and glaciers
colour.
become apparent as we circulate
above
the peaks
of Batian
and
Migratory
by nature,
tens
of
Nelion
thousands can live together in.
a single colony, and they often
put on graceful displays of
formation flying.
200 geysers & hot springs are
dotted along the shoreline of
Lake Bogoria
This is a geologists paradise, with
its simmering geothermal activity,
and thrilling geyser-like eruptions
that occur now and then.
sirikoi
Iconic in shape and size, Mount
Lake Baringo - spectacular
Kenya is situated in the heart of
sunsets,
dazzling
of
Kenya,
on the equator
- itsarray
highest
peak
at 5,199
bird ‘Batian’
life, andstands
the Njemps
meters.
fishermen continuing a
lifestyle
little changed
over
The
snowy peaks
can be seen
on
clear days 200
from years
as far
as Mt Kilimanjaro some 300 km
away.
Enormous basalt cliffs and
The
vast and
desolate
natureare
of
extensive
volcanic
ranges
Mount Kenya
with its towering
testimony
to Baringo’s
volcanic
summit, sheer cliffs and origins.
glaciers
become apparent as we circulate
aboveThe
the reward
peaks ofisBatian
and
this truly
beautiful fresh waterNelion
lake -.
critical habitat for nearly 500
bird species, and home to hippo
and crocodile.
The lakes waters are muddy and
gold in colour.
Private helicopter and pilot
/ guides are provided by a
leading air charter company
based in East Africa,
specialising in heli-safaris and
adventures, with more than 10
years of experience in this field.
The Eurocopter AS 350 B3’s
are perfectly adapted to fly
in East Africa’s hot and high
environments.
Aircraft are fitted with satelite
tracking software, pilots are
trained in ‘f irst person on scene’
first aid, and all precautions are
carried out to ensure maximu m
safety and comfort.