{"id":97,"count":1,"description":"<p class=\"p1\">Lake Elementaita is a shallow, alkaline soda lake in Kenya\u2019s Great Rift Valley, located between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, about 120 km northwest of Nairobi. The lake is surrounded by escarpments, acacia woodland and open grasslands, creating a scenic landscape that supports a rich variety of wildlife and birdlife. It is particularly famous for its large populations of flamingos and other waterbirds, with more than 400 bird species recorded in the wider area. Lake Elementaita is also important for conservation and was designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2005, while the lake forms part of the Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding area has a long history of human settlement, including the Maasai and Kikuyu communities, while archaeological discoveries at nearby Gamble\u2019s Cave provide evidence of early human occupation. For tourists, Lake Elementaita offers beautiful Rift Valley scenery, birdwatching, wildlife viewing and opportunities to explore the area's rich natural and cultural history.<\/p>","link":"https:\/\/baranitetrails.com\/destinations\/lake-elementaita\/","name":"Lake Elementaita","slug":"lake-elementaita","taxonomy":"destination","parent":0,"meta":[],"thumbnail":{},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baranitetrails.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/97","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baranitetrails.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baranitetrails.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/destination"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/baranitetrails.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip?destination=97"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}