Rift Valley Collection (page 7)

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

Elephants on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Elephant on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in the grass, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in the grass, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Hippo in Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hippo in Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Common Zebra (Equus quagga) on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Giraffe on the plain, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Giraffe on the plain, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Common Zebra (Equus quagga), mother with baby, Nakuru, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) with safari jeep in the grass, Masai Mara National Reserve
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) with safari jeep in the grass, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) and safari jeep on the savanah, Masai Mara National Reserve
Common Zebra (Equus quagga) and safari jeep on the savannah, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Baby giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Baby giraffe, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Chameleon, Nakuru, Kenya

African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) covered with mud, Nakuru, Kenya

Baby elephant charging, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Aerial view of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) on the savanah from hot air balloon
Aerial view of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) on the savannah from hot air balloon, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Dorze in the Guge Mountains, Ethiopia

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) on the shore, Crocodile Market, Lake Chamo. The Crocodile Market, a peninsula in the Nechisar NP in Lake Chamo

Traditional Konso village on a mountain ridge overlooking the rift valley. Inside a family compound. The Konso are living in traditional villages with compounds for each family

Soil erosion in the territory of the Konso, Rift Valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc), sunflowers and soybeans are the staple foods of the Konso and growing in companion planting on the terraces

Huts of the Dorze people in the Guge Mountains of Ethiopia with groves of cooking banana, enset
Dorze in the Guge Mountains, Ethiopia

Just harvested Cooking Banana (Musa x paradisiaca) is loaded on a small truck on a country road in the Rift Valley. Cooking Banana or Enset, Ensete

Plantation of Cooking Banana (Musa x paradisiaca) in the Rift Valley. Cooking Banana or Enset, Ensete, Matoke is a staple food in many East African countries like Uganda, Ethiopia or Kenya

Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) at the fish market in Awasa. As synanthrope and scavengers the big storks are waiting for refuse and bycatch. Africa, Ethiopia

Great White Pelikan (pelecanus onocrotalus) near the shore of Lake Chamo in Nechisar
Great White Pelican (pelecanus onocrotalus) near the shore of Lake Chamo in Nechisar National Park close to Arba Minch. Africa, Ethiopia

Dry farming on terraces in the steep and mountainous territory of the Konso, Rift valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc)

Fishermen on Lake Chamo, Arba Minch, Ethiopia. Fishermen with their boats and their catch on the beach of lake chamo. The simple

KENYA: RIFT VALLEY. A view of the Rift Valley north of Nairobi, Kenya. Photographed in 1936

KENYA: HIGHWAY, 1936. Scene along a muddy highway in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Photographed in 1936

KENYA: ESCARPMENT. A view of the Elgeyo Escarpment in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Photographed in 1936

KENYA: HIGHWAY, 1936. Scene along a highway in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Photographed in 1936

KENYA: LAKE NAIVASHA. Aerial view of a section of the Rift Valley in Kenya, showing Lake Naivasha in the distance. Photographed in 1936

KENYA: CATTLE, 1936. Cattle in a clearing in the Rift Valley near Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Photographed in 1936

Illustration of collapsed section of the Earths crust forming rift valley

The Rift Valley
Kenya

White-Backed Vultures
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.