- Location: Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya (120 km from Nairobi)
- Height above sea level: 1780 m
- Area: 20 km²
- Average depth: 1.5 m
In the eastern part of the province of Rift Valley in Kenya, at an altitude of 1780 meters above sea level, Elmenite Lake is located. Its singularity lies in the fact that the lake's waters are drained. The area of the lake is about 20 km ², while the depth is rather small (only in some places it reaches one and a half meters). Shallow waters are explained by rare precipitation, which causes the water level in it to decrease annually. Because of the high content of salts in Lake Elmenite, there is no life, but its beaches have become a haven for colonies of pelicans and flocks of flamingos. The coast of the city is decorated with a small town Gilgil.
The expedition of Luis Leakey
In 1927-1928 the area of Lake Elmenite in Kenya was explored by archaeologists who managed to make amazing discoveries. It turns out that these places were inhabited by ancient people (as evidenced by their fossil remains). Near the graves were found ceramic products, which indicates the era of the Neolithic, in which, probably, there were ancestors of Kenyans. The leader of the expedition, Luis Leakey, established that the ancient settlers were of high stature, strong build, with high faces. In addition, during the excavations, the Gembl cave was discovered.
How to get there?
Getting to Lake Elmenite in Kenya is most convenient by car. To do this, you need to choose the A 104 "Nakuru-Nairobi" motorway and specify the coordinates that will lead you to the sights .
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