National Park

Lake Elementaita

A flamingo lake framed by the Sleeping Warrior and Soysambu hills.

Lake Elementaita is a UNESCO-listed soda lake between Nakuru and Naivasha, famous for the silhouette of the Sleeping Warrior hill and huge flocks of flamingos and pelicans. Hikes climb the Sleeping Warrior and Eburu volcanic hills, with sweeping Rift Valley views and resident wildlife on the Soysambu Conservancy.

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Highlights
Hike the Sleeping Warrior
Flamingo and pelican colonies
Soysambu Conservancy wildlife
Rift Valley sunsets
Best time to visit

Year-round

Trips in Lake Elementaita

Cycling

Every Saturday — Hell’s Gate Climb, Cycle & Gorge Trek

Jul 18, 2026 Hell's Gate National Park

1 Day

Depart Nairobi (optional shuttle pick-up)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya 4-Day Sirimon–Sirimon Hut Hike

4 Days / 3 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel pickup)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya Full-Moon 5-Day Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse

5 Days / 4 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Hiking

Mount Longonot Day Hike & Lake Naivasha Add-on

1 Day (12 hours) Nairobi (central pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Safari

Maasai Mara 3-Day Great Migration Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup)

Rock Climbing

Hell’s Gate Saturday Climb, Cycle & Gorge Adventure

1 Day (08:30–16:30) Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate) Certified guides

1 Day

Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate)