The East African Rift is nature's greatest geological phenomenon. It was formed 30 million years ago, as a result of shifting of the earth's layers. The result is the so-called rift, 6,000 km long from Lebanon to Mozambique, and in its most pronounced part it divides Kenya in two.

The Central African Rift is bordered by Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Meru. There are several large lakes along the rift. Lake Naivasha is fresh water and serves to irrigate fertile gardens and flowers, much of which is exported to Europe.

Lake Bogoria is soda, the water is rich in sodium carbonate necessary for the development of blue-green algae, which attract tilapia fish and numerous waterfowl.

Lake Nakuru is located in the narrowest section of the rift, between the steep slopes of the Mau and the Aberdare Mountains. The road from Nairobi to this place is difficult, but the view that opens before the tourists is amazing. The valley here is the deepest and drops steeply 1800m down. In addition, Lake Nakuru is famous for the huge number of flamingos that inhabit its shores.

The sight of an ever-changing mass of pink caused by the back and forth of often over a million birds cannot be compared to anything. National parks and game reserves in the East African Rift provide shelter to thousands of species of exotic animals.

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