by: Nyambosa G. Maroa
Anything that lies in the depths of the valley’s floor has to be the product of a shake-up emitted from the belly of the earth. This is so with Lake Nakuru because it was formed during the turbulent history of the Great Rift Valley’s massive earthquakes and erupting volcanoes more than 20 million years ago.
Found in the same altitude and setting just like any other Rift Valley lakes, Lake Nakuru is most ideal for Pink Flamingos viewing on your Kenyan Safari, and possibly the best place to stay is at Lion Hill Lodge. It is set on a plateau in the Rift Valley, with a panoramic view of the Lake from the verandas from all the rooms. The lake has a shimmering pink glow thanks to the millions of pink flamingos, pelicans, and marabou storks. It’s a secret setting. Its green waters are rich with the algae that are the favorite food of the lesser flamingo.
In terms of game, you will have every chance of seeing leopard, white rhino, black rhino, buffalo, and the giraffe. You can add to this zebras, and warthogs to mention but a few.
The Flamingo Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas overlooking the pool, and the lake; the daytime meals are buffet style with a barbecue evening meal. The Rift Valley Bar provides a beautiful setting and clear view of bird activities in the lake. You can always have a Bush breakfast, lunch or dinner as you watch the sun set over the lake.
The rooms are chalet like, and all have spacious verandas, which overlook the lake, and the wonderful views of the pink flamingos. The gardens are a sight to be hold. Full of multicolored blooms that nicely cover patterned gardens that form the bulk of the hotel grounds.
Lion Hill Lodge is the ideal starting place for a Safari Holiday in Kenya because it is only about an hour from Nairobi and it’s probably the best accommodation as a start to your Kenya Safari, and it is worth it.
You can stay in the lodge and start with an evening and morning game drive, before continuing your Safari Holiday by driving or flying onwards, because there is so much that Kenya as a Safari destination has to offer.
About The Author
N. G. Maroa writes exclusively for Safariwagon located at http://www.safariwagon.blogspot.com.
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