It’s a good idea to know what not to miss on a day trip to Lake Magadi.
A day trip to Lake Magadi from Nairobi is possible if you travel with a reputable tour operator. They have their own schedule of activities. However, it’s a good idea to know ahead of time what you can’t afford to miss while you’re there.
Game Drives
There are many wildlife animals to see at Lake Magadi, including giraffes, wildebeest, hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and gerenuks. A game drive in the Shompole conservancy will provide you with the opportunity to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalos. It is best to go on game drives early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sun is not heating up the car.
Bathe in a Hot Spring
Although the hot springs are entirely natural, a fish pedicure is a trendy and ticklish way to exfoliate. This is a distinctive bowl, curved on the ground with hot water bubbling up inside. A late-evening or early-morning shower is an incredible, massage-like experience that is one of the best.
Olorgesailie’s prehistoric site
The prehistoric site of Olorgesailie is known around the world as the “factory of stone tools” and is the only place in the world with the largest number of hand axes, which represent some of early man’s first camping spots. The location is within a lake basin that dates back 100,000 to 200,000 years. Olorgesailie has well-preserved biological and cultural evidence relating to man’s evolution. On your way to Lake Magadi, it’s worth stopping by.
Maasai Village
A visit to a Masai village allows you to get a glimpse into their way of life while being entertained by traditional dance. Along the lake, Maasai women sell their African handcrafted beads. You can purchase them in order to promote their small businesses.
Bird Watching
The lake is home to numerous bird species, including flamingos, water ducks, pelicans, white storks, marabou stork, blacksmith plover, Avocets, and black wing brace. During the rainy season, the lake attracts a large number of flamingos from the nearby breeding grounds. Lake Magadi is truly a birdwatchers paradise.
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