Lakes that host flamingos
International tourists flock to watch mesmerizing presence of the birds in their natural habitat in Kenyan waters
Many students also visit the lake's hot springs and geysers for handson learning in earth sciences, geology and natural phenomena, while also experiencing a unique and memorable field trip.
At the main entrance gate, local residents sell raw eggs that visitors can buy and boil in the hot springs.
Relimoi, the guide, said many hot springs and geysers have been submerged in the water and can only be seen if the water rescinds.
Apart from the flamingos, Lake Bogoria National Reserve also hosts ostriches, kudus, impalas, buffaloes, zebras, leopards and hyenas.
Francis Ang'awa, a professor of geography at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Kenya, who had brought students for field study at the lake, said the government should improve infrastructure to make the lake more accessible.
Currently, there is only one road leading from the entrance of the reserve to the shores of the lake, with most parts of the road bumpy.
"Better infrastructure will increase activities to the lake," he said, noting that there had been a better road, which was destroyed by floods during the last rainy season.
There are several accommodation facilities near Lake Bogoria, one being Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, which is famous for its natural heated spa pool, known as "the healing place" for its therapeutic values.
To reach Lake Bogoria National Reserve from Nairobi, visitors can join a guided tour or rent a car and drive themselves. It's a five-hour journey.
Several tour operators in Nairobi offer safari packages to Lake Bogoria, and most of the time they combine it with visits to other attractions such as Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita and Maasai Mara. There are no domestic flights to Lake Bogoria.
Foreign adults have to pay an entrance fee of $50, while it is $3.9 for Kenyan adults, and $1.7 for children and students.
