Rift Valley Collection (page 6)

Lake Bogoria is one of a series of alkaline lakes in Kenyas Rift Valley system and a favourite place to see thousands of lesser flamingos

A fine bull elephant, Ngorongoro Crater
A fine bull elephant feeds along the rim of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The craters 102-square-mile floor and the surrounding highlands are spectacular for wildlife

Hippos wallow in a lake in the Ngorongoro Crater
Hippos wallow in a small freshwater lake on the floor of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The craters 102-square-mile floor is spectacular for wildlife

A lioness keeps watch, Tarangire National Park
A lioness keeps watch from a comfortable perch in a huge Acacia tortilis tree in the Tarangire National Park

Western wall of the Great Rift Valley above Lake Manyara
A section of the western wall of the Gregory Rift (a part of the eastern branch of the Africas Great Rift Valley) above Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake

Ol doinyo Lengai, The Msais Mountain of God, is the only active volcano in the Gregory Rift - an important section of the eastern branch of Africas Great Rift Valley

A young man carries a wicker fish trap, which is used to catch fish in river estuaries. Rwenshama is an important fishing village on the shores of Lake Edward

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A magnificent view from the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Losiolo, north of Maralal. From 8, 000 feet the land tumbles away 3, 000 feet into rugged valleys and a broad plain

A Samburu warrior looks out over a vast expanse of inhospitable country from the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Losiolo, north of Maralal

From the air, a pink band of Lesser flamingos hugs the barren shoreline of this intensely alkaline Rift Valley lake. The colour of the water is the result of green algae with high chlorophyll

Greater flamingos in flight over Lake Turkana. This Rift Valley lake is a favourite haunt of both greater and lesser flamingos because the blue-green algae upon which they feed grows in the lakes

The alkaline waters of the seasonal Lake Logipi, situated at the northern end of the Suguta Valley, are a favourite haunt of lesser flamingos because the blue-green algae upon which they feed grows

A greater flamingo takes off from the alkaline waters of Lake Bogoria. This Rift Valley lake is a favourite haunt of both greater

The alkaline waters of Lake Bogoria are a favourite haunt of lesser flamingos. The barren shoreline is dotted with steam jets and geysers reflecting its volcanic origins

A fine Greater Kudu bull stands on a termite mound overlooked by an escarpment of the Gregory Rift (a spectacular section of the eastern rift of the Great Rift Valley)

Lake Baringo is one of two freshwater lakes of the Eastern Rift Valley. Its waters are red with suspended solids due to bad soil erosion in its catchment area

A Blue monkey. This long-tailed, arboreal monkey is distributed widely in evergreen forested regions up to 10, 000 feet

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Lava boulders cover vast tracts of infertile land on the eastern side of Lake Turkana. Often referred to as the Jade Sea due to its distinctive colour, Lake Turkana is a true desert lake

A fine stand of Euphorbia trees (Euphorbia candelabrum) with the Mau Escarpment _ a western wall of the Gregory Rift _ in the background

Lake Baringo, one of only two freshwater lakes of the Eastern Rift, lies in a shallow basin surrounded by hills where poor agricultural practices have led to bad soil erosion

Lesser flamingos (Phoeiniconaias minor) in flight over Lake Nakuru, an alkaline lake of the Rift Valley system where tens of thousands of them may be seen lining the shores for many months of the year

A flotilla of Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) on Lake Naivasha, one of two freshwater lakes of the central section of the Eastern Rift ( known as the Gregory Rift)

A hardy Commiphora tree thrives beside Lake Magadi, an alkaline lake of the Rift Valley system, situated in a vey hot region of southern Kenya

Donkeys are indispensable beast of burden, assuring the nomadic Turkana of complete mobility. These study little animals carry the few essentials of life in oval panniers strapped to their flanks

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

As the sun rises above the forested peaks of Mount Nyiru, members of a Turkana family chat and plan their days activities

As weeks without rain turn into months, the vegetation of the semi-arid thorn scrub country of south Turkana district begins to turn brown and many trees shed their leaves

At the onset of rain, thorn trees burst into leaf and the vegetation of the semi-arid countryside looks fresh and green for a while. The sharp peak of the impressive mountain range is called Kakurotom

A Turkana man strides purposefully across the treeless Lotagipi Plains as an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) watches him atop a termite mound

Inhospitable, semi-arid, thorn scrub country northwest of Lodwar, the administrative centre of the Turkana people. All the hills and mountains are of volcanic origin

Semi-arid, thorn scrub country, littered with lava debris, near Parkati. Being extremely hot and dry, the area is only used by the nomadic Turkana for grazing goats and camels

An aerial view of South Island, Lake Turkanas largest island. Situated in the southern sector of the lake where the water reaches a depth of 374 feet

An aerial view of the southern end of Lake Turkana, which is named Von H_hnel Bay after the Austrian naval officer who was part of an epic journey of exploration to reach the lake in 1888

On the inhospitable lava-strewn hills surrounding the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a relative of the Dragons Blood Tree (Dracaena orbet)

After a rain shower, shrubs of the Pea family (Papilionoideae) give a splash of colour to the forbidding landscape near Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the caldera Sisale Kma
An aerial view of the caldera Sisale K ma, which is 3, 937 feet in diameter and 300, 000 years old. It is situated at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Kharab (the Devils Throat)

An aerial view of the volcanic cones at the inlet of Ghoubbet el Khar‰ b (the Devils Throat), a region of high seismic activity where deep fractures in the lava continue to widen year by year

Sunlight breaking through the clouds after thunderstorm, Masai Mara National Reserve
Sunlight breaking through the clouds after thunderstorm, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lion in the grass, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lion in the grass, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Thomsons Gazelle (Gazella thomsoni) on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve
Thomsons Gazelle (Gazella thomsoni) on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Topi (Damaliscus lunatus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus), Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lion on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lion on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lion in the grass on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lion in the grass on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lion cub in the grass, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lion cub in the grass, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lesser Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor), Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Giraffe family on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Giraffe family on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, 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.