Lake Bogoria, Saline lake and Ramsar site in Marigat, Kenya
Lake Bogoria is a saline body of water in the Great Rift Valley distinguished by numerous hot springs and geysers along its western shore. The water supports specialized wildlife communities including large populations of certain bird species.
The area was designated a National Reserve in 1973 to protect important geological formations and habitats for migratory birds. This designation marked a turning point in safeguarding the region's distinctive ecology.
The area has served local communities as a gathering place and resource for generations. The hot springs and thermal features remain important to how people understand and use this landscape.
You will need a private vehicle to reach the area from the Nakuru-Baringo road via Marigat. Camping options are available within the reserve for those planning an overnight stay.
The water is so mineral-rich and saline that it supports populations numbering in the millions of flamingos that feed on the algae within it. This extraordinary concentration of birds in one location is remarkably rare worldwide.
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