Rift Valley Collection (page 4)

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)

Lake Natron in the Rift Valley
Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the most alkaline of the Rift system. As its waters evaporate in the intense heat, sodium sesquicarbonate, known as trona or natron

Kenya, Rift Valley. Lake Magadi with red trona or soda covering part of the alkaline lake. Kenya, Rift Valley. Lake Magadi with red trona or soda covering part of the alkaline lake

Traditional thatched homesteads perched on top of the fertile Tugen Hills, looking across the Kerio Valley to the western scarp of the Gregory Rift (the Keiyo Escarpment)

Oxararfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, Southern Region, Iceland
Oxararfoss waterfall in Thingvellir, a historic site and national park. Its known for the Althing, the site of Icelands parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Flying
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Flying over Lake Nakuru in Rift Valley. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Hotel
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Hotel at Thomsons Falls. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi highway
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Along the highway. 1936, Kenya

Kenya N Nairobi Rift Valley Rift-Valley 1936
Kenya N. of Nairobi. Rift Valley. In the Rift-Valley. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Sunset scene
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Sunset scene. 1936, Kenya

Rift Valley north Nairobi 1936 Kenya
Rift Valley north of Nairobi. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Scene
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Scene along the highway. 1936, Kenya

Tanganyika Rift Valley Western wall 1936 Tanzania
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. Western wall of the Rift Valley in Tanganyika. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika Rift Valley En route Ngorongoro Crater
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. En route to Ngorongoro Crater crossing the Tanganyika section of the valley. 1936, Tanzania

Sode Lake Rift Valley Ngoro Ngoro 1936 Tanzania
Sode Lake in Rift Valley near Ngoro Ngoro. 1936, Tanzania

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Lake Naivasha
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. In the Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha in distance. Mentioned in the writings of Rider Haggard. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Ostrich succumbed
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Ostrich succumbed by entanglement in barbed wire. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Typical valley
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Typical valley scene. Lake Naivasha in distance. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Looking
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Looking along the muddy highway. 1936, Kenya

Tanganyika Rift Valley Soda lakes western escarpment
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. Soda lakes in the Rift Valley showing western escarpment. 1936, Tanzania

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Whirlwind
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Whirlwind on plateau nearing Nairobi. 1936, Kenya

Tanganyika Rift Valley Soda lakes bed 1936 Tanzania
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. Soda lakes in bed of the Rift Valley. 1936, Tanzania

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Bush country
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Bush country near Nairobi. 1936, Kenya

Map Rift Valley 1898 Africa
Map of Rift Valley. 1898, Africa

Tanganyika Rift Valley Sunset western hills across
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. Sunset over western hills across the Rift Valley. 1936, Tanzania

Tanganyika Rift Valley Soda lakes 1936 Tanzania
Tanganyika. Rift Valley. Soda lakes in the Rift Valley. 1936, Tanzania

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Mau Station
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Mau Station in Kenya. Uganda R.R. [i.e. railroad] summit of western edge of the Rift Valley. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Nearing Nairobi
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Nearing Nairobi by car on Uganda-Kenya highway. 1936, Kenya

Kenya Colony Rift Valley en route Nairobi Close up
Kenya Colony. Rift Valley and en route to Nairobi. Close up of road sign. 1936, Kenya

Rift Valley 1936 Zanzibar Tanzania
Rift Valley. 1936, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rift Valley sunset 1936 Zanzibar Tanzania
Rift Valley sunset. 1936, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Lesser flamingos feed on Lake Natron
In the late afternoon, lesser flamingos feed on Lake Natron with Shompole volcano (situated on the border of Kenya and Tanzania) in the distance at the northern end of the lake

Traditional Marakwet houses built on the rocky eastern slopes of the Cherangani Hills have a fine view across the Kerio Valley

A young Turkana man with a braided hairstyle

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) adult males fighting, Rift Valley, Kenya

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) on the shore with mouth wide open, teeth and throat well visible, Crocodile Market, Lake Chamo. Africa, Ethiopia

A Dorze compound with banana grove in foggy weather
Dorze in the Guge Mountains, Ethiopia

Plains zebra (Equus burchelli), close-up of eye
Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) flock, silhouetted in lake at sunrise, Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) adults and immatures, flock in water, Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor bathing in frshwater spring Lake Nakuru Kenya July

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor standing on nest platform Lake Nakuru Kenya

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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.