Lake Naivasha

　　    Introduction         Situated within the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha was formed by faulting and subsidence. It stretches 20 kilometers from north to south and 13 kilometers from east to west, with a maximum depth of 20 meters. The lake surface sits at an elevation of 1,900 meters, making it the highest lake in the Rift Valley and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Kenya. The lakeshore features extensive papyrus swamps, while the lake itself is home to hippos and various waterfowl. It yields species such as tilapia and Nile perch. In the middle of the lake lies a crescent-shaped island, which serves as a privately managed wildlife sanctuary.

　　     Nairobi, Kenya