Rift valley

Il Ngwesi Lodge is nestled within the breathtaking Il Ngwesi Community Trust, bordering the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Built with locally sourced materials, the lodge seamlessly blends into the surrounding landscape, offering a truly immersive experience. This secluded retreat provides unparalleled privacy, especially when rented exclusively. Far removed from bustling crowds, you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness the authentic Maasai way of life by venturing into one of the nearby traditional villages.

The setting sun casts a warm glow on the endless vista of the semiarid rugged terrain near Nguruman. The winding dirt road is bumpy, but the view is worth the ride. As the car bumps along, the passengers are treated to a constantly changing landscape. The road passes through soda lakes, rugged hills and mountains. There are also occasional glimpses of Nguruman escapement in the distance. As the sun sets, the sky turns from blue to yellow to orange. This is a magical time to be on the road.

The Nguruman escarpment in Kenya is a magnificent sight. It rises sharply out of the surrounding plains, stretching for miles in both directions. The magadi depression lies far below, its vast salt flats visible from the highlands. The Nguruman escarpment is a rugged and beautiful landscape, one that has been carved by nature over thousands of years.
The Nguruman escarpment is located in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It stretches from Magadi to the town of Loiyangalani, a distance of about 100 kilometers. The escarpment rises more than 1,000 meters above the surrounding plains, forming a dramatic and imposing landscape.

The Nguruman escarpment is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos.

The Nguruman Masai are a unique and proud people who have managed to maintain their traditional culture and lifestyle in the face of increasing modernization and contact with the outside world. They are a pastoral people who herd cattle and live in Kenya’s Rift Valley. Masai society is matrilineal, with the women owning the livestock and land. The men are responsible for herding the cattle and providing security for the community. The Nguruman Masai are known for their vibrant red robes and elaborate jewellery. They are a friendly and hospitable people, who are always willing to share their food and drink with visitors.

The Masai people have a long tradition of living in homesteads made from mud and cow dung; the cow dung is used for plastering the walls and floor. The homes are circular, with a conical roof that is open at the top to allow smoke from the cooking fires to escape. The floors are dirt, and there is no furniture. Cows are kept inside the kraal (fence), which is made of acacia thorns that prevent predators from attacking the cattle.

The Masai people are known for their traditional dress and their cattle. They live in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya and Tanzania. Many of them still live a traditional nomadic life, following their herds of cattle. For centuries, the Masai have lived in harmony with their environment. They rely on their cattle for sustenance and use every part of the animal for clothing, shelter, and other needs. They also cultivate crops such as maize, sorghum, and cowpeas to supplement their diet. The image is of a Masai sitting under a tree on a late afternoon. I think this image captures both the serenity of rural life and the beauty of the African landscape.

Descending into the centre of Menengai Crater is an exciting journey, but it requires caution and respect for the harsh environment. The crater’s steep slopes, produced by past lava flows and volcanic activity, necessitate careful navigation and a steady footing.

Be prepared to encounter loose volcanic rock and difficult terrain as you travel over the crater’s rim. Wear durable hiking footwear with strong ankle support, and utilise trekking poles for added stability.

The result of your efforts is an immersive experience unlike any other. As you get deeper into the caldera, you’ll see the raw strength and beauty of nature up close. The crater floor offers an intriguing scene of volcanic plugs, steam vents, and unusual geological structures.

Remember that safety should always be a priority. Before you begin your descent, explore the safest paths and consider hiring a local guide to provide useful insights and assure your safety. Exploring Menengai Crater requires good preparation and a sense of adventure. It is an extraordinary excursion into the heart of a volcanic wonder.

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.

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.

Beautiful morning inside Lewa Wildlife Conservancy with the warm sun light behind an acacia tree. As the sun slowly rises and casts its light upon the land, the beauty of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya is seen. The morning air is fresh and warm, and a soft breeze caresses the skin. The quietness of the conservancy is only broken by the sounds of animals waking up and starting their day. A lone acacia tree stands tall in the distance, its branches reaching out to the sky. In this peaceful setting, one can find tranquility and happiness.

A elephant mother and a baby seeking shade in the scorching heat inside the Lees Wildlife Conservancy. It’s hot. Scorching, in fact. And the elephants know it. They’re seeking shade in the scorching heat, but there’s not much to be found. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in Kenya, and it’s home to a large population of elephants. These animals are always on the move, looking for food and water in an environment that is becoming increasingly difficult to survive in.
The elephant mother is protective of her baby, and she’s always on the lookout for danger. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her little one safe, even if that means seeking shade in the scorching heat.

Standing on a small mountain in the Rift Valley looking toward the barren landscape stretching down to lake Magadi. Beautiful view.

Here we are, descending from the summit of Longonot’s Kilele Ngamia (The Camel’s Hump) on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. The near-perfect crater, blanketed in lush vegetation, stretches out before us. After rainfall, steam vents from fissures in the mountainside, a captivating reminder of Longonot’s volcanic origins. Located within the Great Rift Valley, the mountain’s proximity to the Earth’s magma chamber means that water seeping deep into the soil is heated, creating the mesmerizing steam plumes you can observe in the rainy season.

The Rift Valley is a spectacular geological feature stretching throughout east Africa. Here small view of some of the features of the Kenyan part.

On the crater rim of Longonot looking toward the Aberdare Range on a day where the clouds are casting beautiful shadows on the floor of the valley.