The western rift valley is part of an intra-continental ridge system that runs through Kenya, from the North to the South. It’s part of the Gregory Rift and in the past, it was seen as part of the great Rift valley that ran from Madagascar to Syria. The remains of early man, have also been found here, ancestors of human and relics of hominids of over 14 to 4 million years were found in this region. The valley is gifted with vegetation zones, magnificent wildlife, flora and fauna, lakes, escarpments, hills, plains, mountains, cities, culture and much more that Kenya has to offer.
The western rift valley, provides some of Kenya`s most beautiful sceneries that is characterized with lakes, rivers, plains, cliffs, escarpments, farm lands, hot springs, craters and many other excellent tourism icons in this beautiful nation. The great rift valley is renown to host wildlife, amazing land scarps, marine life and people in this region bring out the best of Kenya’s culture.
Most Kenya’s great tourism destinations are found in this rift valley, majorly the lakes such Nakuru, Turkana, Baringo, Naivasha, Magadi, Elmenteita, Bogoria, mountains and hills such as Cherangany hills, mount Longnot,
The valley is bordered by escarpments to the east and west. The floor is broken by volcanoes, some still active, contains some lakes and contain fertile soils. The Hell`s gate National park is also found in the rift valley. Please visit our Kenya packages to for an amazing experience in this region. Email: info@lakatosafaris.com
