Wildlife Reserve · Rift Valley
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
A Rift Valley soda lake known historically for enormous flamingo congregations, alongside hot springs and geysers on its shore.
How to get there
By road from Nairobi, roughly three to four hours northwest.
What to find
Flamingos (numbers vary with water levels), steaming hot springs, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpment scenery.
Overview
Lake Bogoria National Reserve protects a narrow soda lake beneath the dramatic Siracho escarpment in the Rift Valley. It's a Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance.
Its western shore is lined with hot springs and geysers that steam and spout beside the water. When conditions are right, the lake draws huge numbers of lesser flamingos. The rocky woodlands are also a good place to see greater kudu.
Highlights
- Hot springs and geysers on the lakeshore
- Flamingos, with numbers that vary with water levels
- Greater kudu on the western shore
- Rift Valley escarpment scenery
Things to do
Hot springs walk
Walk among the steaming springs (stay on the paths).
Birding
Flamingos and Rift Valley species.
Scenic drives
Along the shore and the escarpment.
Best time to visit
All year. Flamingo numbers vary, and we check recent reports.
Getting there
About 4 to 5 hours by road from Nairobi, often combined with Lake Baringo.
Where to stay
Lodges near the lake and at nearby Lake Baringo.
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Good to know
- The springs are extremely hot, so keep to the marked paths.
Permit prices, park rules and access can change. We always confirm the latest details when we plan your trip.