Olkaria, Geothermal volcanic mountain in Nakuru County, Kenya.
The Olkaria volcanic field extends across 240 square kilometers, featuring rhyolite domes, lava fields, and over eighty volcanic centers with thick lava flows.
Initial geothermal exploration at Olkaria began in 1955, leading to commercial electricity generation in 1981 with the installation of a 15-megawatt Mitsubishi plant.
The Maasai communities near Olkaria integrate the volcanic mountain into their traditional practices, considering it a central element of their heritage.
Visitors can reach Olkaria through the main roads connecting to Nakuru County, located approximately 120 kilometers from Nairobi's city center.
Underground reservoirs beneath Olkaria maintain temperatures of 340 degrees Celsius, supporting multiple geothermal power stations that generate electricity for Kenya's national grid.
Location: Nakuru County
Elevation above the sea: 2,434 m
GPS coordinates: -0.88599,36.26955
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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