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Lake Simbi National Santuary

Lake Simbi National Santuary

Lake Simbi National Santuary

Located close to Kendu Bay town, Lake Simbi is a tiny Crater Lake measuring about one kilometre in radius. Both Lake Simbi and adjacent Odango sites support a substantial bird population that includes flamingos, little grebes, little egrets and Egyptian geese, making it a haven for bird watchers.

Key features

  • L. Simbi is a small alkaline crater lake of volcanic origin with no known inlet and outlet
  • Population:250,000 with the basin having 325 individual.
  • Soil: Volcanic alluvial, clay and black cotton
  • Vegetation: Acacia-balanties-combretum-striga weed
  • Birdlife: Flamingoes, little grebe, little egret, Egyptian goose
  • Land use: Agriculture
  • Due to its high alkalinity the lake is not used for drinking and has no fish.
  • Natural medicine as the water treats skin diseases.
  • Mining of salt by the locals from the lake.
  • Provides opportunity for recreation activities.
  • Personal well being and the water is used by a local church as source of blessing and it is believed to have supernatural powers.
  • Provide education for the local community due to the story of the lake origin
  • Bird watching as the lake is known for bird life.

Best Time To Visit

One of the best times to visit Kenya is from July to September, during the country's dry season, which also coincides with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. The rainy seasons are also good times to travel, as there are fewer visitors and you can admire the striking emerald vegetation.

Activities

Wildlife Safari, Witness the Wildebeest Migration, Relax on the East African Coast, Cultural Travel on the Island of Lamu, Climb Mount Kenya, Hike Through Hell's Gate, River Raft the Tana River, Hang Out on Lake Victoria, Explore Nairobi, Eat Nyama Choma, Orphaned Elephants, Hippo Point, Mamba Village

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