Rift Valley Collection (#3)

Lion in the rain (panthera leo) in the msai mara national reserve, kenya

Lesser and greater flamings gathering in Lake Bogoria, Rift Valley, Kenya

Aerial view of floded banks of lake Bogoria, where lesser and greater flamingos gather; rift valley, Kenya

A lioness with two cubs in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Cheetah (acinonyx jubatus) hunting an impala (Aepyceros melampus) in the Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

the eye of the hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), Msai mara national reserve, kenya

a pair of Lion (panthera leo) in the msai mara national reserve, kenya

Msaimara national reserve, Kenya

northern white rhinoceros or northern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lion (panthera leo) in the msai mara national reserve, kenya

Elephant in the msai mara, Kenya

Elephant in the msai mara, Kenya

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) adult female flicking tail while standing in midday sun, Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Rift Valley, Kenya

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), Lake Natron, Tanzania

Lake Natron, Rift Valley, Tanzania

Africa, Tanzania, near to Tarangire National Park. Ecoscience Center and Luxury Lodge. Breakfast table with a view

Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park. An elephant family browsing

Africa, Tanzania, Northern part. A goat herd with a shepherd heading home at sunset at Lake Eyasi

Africa, Tanzania, Lake Eyasi. Yellow billed stork flying

Africa, Tanzania, Lake Eyasi. Sunset at the Kisima Ngeda Lodge

Tacazze sunbird on Red hot poker, Bale mountains National park, Ethiopia

Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Gelada baboon and giant lobelia in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

a pair of Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Simien wolf (canis simensis) in Bale mountains national park, Ethiopia

Gian lobelia in Sanetti plateau, Bale mountains national park, Ethiopia

Harenna forest, Bale mountains national park, Ethiopia

Gelada baboon silhouette in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Gelada baboon family in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Africa, Tanzania, Eyasi Lake. Lesser flamingos

Pokot Grandmother
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Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano looming above vast flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of patterns of yellow algae and salt formations in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of vast flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of streams winding along shore of Lake Natron and distant Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of flock of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) nesting among salt flats of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Enhanced contrast aerial view of patterns of red algae and salt formations in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron and distant Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of flock of Greater and Lesser Flamingos flying above salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Tanzania, Aerial view of patterns of red algae and salt formations in shallow salt waters of Lake Natron

Africa, Kenya, Shompole, Aerial view herd of Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) running in Shompole Conservancy in Rift Valley

Africa, Kenya, Shompole, Aerial view of large adult Elephant (Loxodonta africana) walking in Shompole Conservancy in Rift Valley

Africa, Kenya, Shompole, Aerial view of adult Elephants (Loxodonta africana) walking in Shompole Conservancy in Rift Valley

Africa, Kenya, Magadi, Aerial view of Lesser Flamingos (Phoenicoparrus minor) flying along shore of Lake Magadi

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Kikuyu girl
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Kikuyu girl on road to Nairobi. 1936, Kenya

Aerial view of salt pans coloured red by cyanobacteria, Lake Natron, Rift Valley, Tanzania, August 2009

The traditional weaponry of the Turkana warriors consisted of a long-shafted spear with a narrow blade, a small rectangular shield made of giraffe or buffalo hide

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

Tectonic plate boundary types, diagram
Tectonic plate boundary types. Diagram showing three types of movement (arrows) at tectonic plate boundaries. Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (bottom)

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The Rift Valley, a mesmerizing natural wonder, is a land of diverse landscapes and captivating beauty. As the sun rises over Mount Longonot, its majestic peak stands tall, casting shadows across the vast expanse below. A Samburu warrior gazes out from the eastern scarp, his eyes filled with ancient wisdom and reverence for this sacred land. High above in the sky, a vulture soars gracefully above Jinbar waterfalls in Simien Mountains National Park. The cascading waters create a symphony of sound as they plunge into the depths below. Meanwhile, Lake Natron in northern Tanzania shimmers like a mirror reflecting the surrounding volcanic peaks. Aerial views reveal the grandeur of Jordan Rift Valley and its life-giving artery - Jordan River - flowing through it. This historic landscape has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout time. In Ethiopia's Rift Valley lies an Oromo village near Langano Lake; here, traditional customs blend harmoniously with nature's bounty. Baboon Cliff View Point offers panoramic vistas of Lake Nakuru below - home to flocks of flamingos that paint its shores pink with their presence. Venturing further eastward brings us to The Dead Sea - an enchanting place where one can effortlessly float on its salty waters while surrounded by breathtaking desert scenery. In years gone by, camels would traverse this arid region carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines in Danakil Depression. Witnessing two miners breaking up salt blocks amidst this harsh terrain reminds us of human resilience against nature's challenges. These salt blocks are extracted from vast salt flats that stretch endlessly towards horizons unknown. Yet even within such desolation lies unexpected beauty; an isolated wood stick stands defiantly against the backdrop of sunset on Lake Karum at Dallol in Danakil Depression. It serves as a poignant reminder that life finds ways to thrive even under extreme conditions. The Rift Valley beckons explorers and dreamers alike, inviting them to immerse themselves in its wonders.