In this section we will look at
2.)List of Lakes in Kenya
About Lakes in Kenya
Kenya is home to several lakes, many of which are located in the Rift Valley. These lakes vary in size, depth, salinity, and ecological importance.
List of Lakes in Kenya
Lake Victoria | Fresh Water |
Lake Naivasha | Fresh Water |
Lake Baringo | Fresh Water |
Lake Nakuru | Alkaline Lakes |
Lake Bogoria | Alkaline Lakes |
Lake Magadi | Alkaline Lakes |
Lake Elmenteita | Alkaline Lakes |
Lake Logipi | Seasonal Lakes |
Lake Amboseli (Enkongu Narok Swamp) | Seasonal Lakes |
Lake Turkana | Alkaline Lakes |
Lake Kanyaboli | Fresh Water |
Lake Solai | Man-Made Lakes |
Masinga Reservoir | Man-Made Lakes |
Lake Kamnarok | Man-Made Lakes |
Lake Chala | Fresh Water |
Lake Jipe | Fresh Water |
The largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.
Shared with Uganda and Tanzania, with Kenya hosting about 6% of its area.
Known for fishing (especially Nile perch) and providing water resources.
Lake Naivasha
A freshwater lake in the Rift Valley.
Supports horticulture, tourism, and fishing industries.
Known for its rich biodiversity, including hippos and numerous bird species.
Lake Baringo
Another freshwater Rift Valley lake.
A critical habitat for various bird species and crocodiles.
Supports local fishing communities.
Lake Nakuru
Famous for its flamingo population and part of Lake Nakuru National Park.
A soda lake with high levels of alkalinity.
Lake Magadi
Located in southern Kenya.
Known for its soda ash deposits and unique landscapes.
Hosts lesser flamingos and other wildlife.
Lake Elmenteita
A small soda lake near Nakuru.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A sanctuary for flamingos and other bird species.
Lake Logipi
Found in the northern Rift Valley, near Lake Turkana.
Often dry but occasionally filled by seasonal rivers.
Lake Amboseli (Enkongu Narok Swamp)
Located within Amboseli National Park.
A seasonal water body that supports wildlife during rainy seasons.
Lake Turkana
The largest desert lake in the world.
Also known as the Jade Sea due to its striking green color.
A critical habitat for fish and crocodiles, as well as an archaeological site for human prehistory.
Lake Kanyaboli
A freshwater lake in western Kenya.
Part of the Yala Swamp ecosystem and a habitat for endangered fish species.
Lake Solai
A small lake in the Rift Valley.
Often associated with seasonal water levels.
Masinga Reservoir
A dammed lake on the Tana River.
Used for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.
Lake Kamnarok
A reservoir in the Kerio Valley.
Known for its large crocodile population.
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