Bird Watching
The lake is endowed with a number of bird species such as flamingoes, water ducks, pelicans, white stalk, marabou stalk, blacksmith pullover, eared avocets, black wing stilt among many otherâ¦
During the rainy season, the lake received thousands of flamingoes from the breeding grounds of Lake Natron which is close by.
Cultural Maasai Boma Visit
On request, tourists can visit local traditional Maasai bomas commonly known as manyattas: the visit has to be organized early in the morning or in the evening when the cattleâs and goats are in the homestead. You can have an opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of the community, their beliefs and also participate in the milking of the goats and cows.
Breakfast or dinner can be organized in the cultural bomas.
What To See At Lake Magadi
Lake Magadi holds some remarkable wildlife, landscape and birding sights that you have to see them to believe.
Birding Sites
The variety of birds in Lake Magadi is made possible by the favourable climate, diverse habitats and geographical features that make it a suitable migratory route for birds.
The lake is endowed with a wide variety of birds including flamingoes and pelicans among hundreds of other bird species.
Landscape
Often dubbed âAll of Kenya in one regionâ certainly Magadiâs landscape is among the most scenically diverse and dramatic on the African continent. The northern part of the lake towards Ngurumani escarpment is scenic and the landscape is amazing.
This is a great destination for hiking and exploration of the breeding grounds for birds. Camping is also appropriate around the lake.
Wildlife
Game to be encountered includes giraffes, wildebeests, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, Zebra, long-necked antelopes, the Gerenuk.
Other wild animals though rare to be seen during the day include the hyenas, lions and elephants in the Shompole Conservancy.