EXPLORE
Lake Bogoria
KENYA’S DRAMATIC SODA LAKE
Steaming hot springs, geysers and vast flocks of flamingo make Lake Bogoria one of the Rift Valley’s most dramatic natural landscapes.
Fire and Flamingos
Lake Bogoria National Reserve – Kenya
The Lake Bogoria National Reserve lies within Kenya’s Great Rift Valley in Baringo County, a shallow soda lake framed by steep escarpment walls. Its shoreline is dotted with steaming hot springs and geysers, among the most active in East Africa.
The lake is best known for the vast flocks of lesser flamingo that gather along its alkaline waters, turning the shoreline shades of pink. Beyond the birdlife, the reserve is also home to one of Kenya’s largest populations of greater kudu.
Park entry fees, opening hours and current conservation regulations are published by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Why Visit Lake Bogoria?
Flamingo Flocks
Vast pink flocks gather along the alkaline shoreline.
Hot Springs & Geysers
Among the most active geothermal sites in East Africa.
Greater Kudu
One of Kenya’s largest populations of this striking antelope.
Dramatic Rift Valley Setting
Steep escarpment walls frame the lake.
Fewer Crowds
A quieter alternative to Kenya’s more visited soda lakes.
Rich Birdlife
Flamingos among hundreds of recorded bird species.
Best Time to Visit
Dry Season
Short Dry Spell
Short Rains
Long Rains
WILDLIFE
Meet the Lake Bogoria Wildlife
From flamingo flocks to Rift Valley wildlife, Lake Bogoria is home to an extraordinary variety of species.