June 2019

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Menegai crater in the Rift Valley

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Fantastic view from the side of the crater, south view. The Menegai Crater is a natural wonder located in the Rift Valley of Kenya. It is a beautiful site to behold, with its rugged and dramatic landscape. The view from the top of crater is simply stunning, with rolling hills and rocky cliffs stretching out into the distance. The crater is also home to a wide variety of birds nesting on the cliffs. Visitors to Menegai Crater will be awestruck by its beauty and power.

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Menengai Crater: The Great Rift Valley’s Volcanic Wonder

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Kenya’s Great Rift Valley is home to the magnificent Menengai Crater, one of the biggest volcanic calderas in the world. This enormous chasm created by a volcano’s collapse provides breathtaking sweeping views of the surroundings.

Enthusiastic tourists can take on an exhilarating ascent inside the crater, navigating its rough landscape and discovering its distinct geological characteristics, including lava flows, volcanic plugs, and steam vents. You may get up close and personal with nature’s raw strength and beauty during the climb, which provides an incredibly immersive experience.

Menengai Crater provides an amazing experience for both geology buffs and nature lovers, whether you decide to explore its depths or just view it from the rim.

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Zebras in the simmering heat

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Heat waves dance across the savanna, making it hard to see the distance and the midday light look funny. There are a lot of zebras in this dreamlike scene, and their bright stripes look like they’re melting into a colourful watercolour picture.

The hot earth gives off heat, making long shadows that bend and stretch in the harsh sunlight. In order to get out of the hot sun, the zebras huddle together, making their shapes mix in with the hazy background. Each black and white stroke looks like it’s full of life, showing how strong and beautiful these famous animals are in their hard environment.

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On a dirt road near Magadi

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A vast, barren landscape unfolds near Lake Magadi. A few Maasai figures dot the road, dwarfed by scattered acacia trees against a backdrop of rugged, dusty hills. Life is a constant struggle in these semi-arid conditions. The communities inhabiting this region rely heavily on small herds of goats for their survival. These resilient animals endure the harsh dry spells, then flourish when the rains arrive, transforming the landscape with vibrant wildflowers and grasses.

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Agama lizard

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An agama lizard basks in the late afternoon sun, its vibrant body in striking colors of grey, blue, and orange. This sun-drenched perch isn’t just for relaxation; the agama relies on the warmth to regulate its body temperature. From this rocky vantage point, it scans for its next meal. A flash of movement, a lightning-fast strike, and an unsuspecting insect becomes dinner. Agamas are incredibly agile hunters, perfectly adapted to their rocky domain.

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Red-billed Firefinch

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Female Red-billed Fire-finch with a red tail and a bit of color on the beak and head. Very small bird that is always jumping around making it difficult to photograph.