Great Rift Valley

The Great Rift Valley is a large trough that runs through Kenya from north to south.

The floor is broken by volcanoes, some still active, and the region is home to a series of lakes – Turkana, Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru, Elementeita, Naivasha and Magadi. These lakes are a key location on the West Asian-East African Flyway, a route followed by huge numbers of birds on their annual migration. The lands around the lakes are home to vast populations of black rhino, Rothchild’s giraffe, greater Kudu, lion, cheetah and wild dogs.

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The Lakes and Forests of Southern Ethiopia

EthiopiaGreat Rift Valley

  • Explore the chaos and colour of Addis Ababa

  • Meet Lucy, the skeleton of the world’s oldest human, in the National Museum

  • See rare Ethiopian wolves in Bale Mountains National Park

  • Marvel at the landscapes and lakes of Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley

  • Discover the culture and traditions of the Omo River Valley tribes

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Angama Mara

Maasai Mara & Southern KenyaGreat Rift Valley

    This magnificent luxury safari lodge lies on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Suspended high above the Masai Mara, Angama Mara combines dramatic architecture with ultra-modern style and commands breathtaking views across the open plains.

    Offering warm Kenyan hospitality, stunning accommodation and exceptional facilities...

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