Lake Magadi , with a total area of over 104 km², fed by natural alkaline springs, occupies the lowest level of the vast depression of the Rift Valley , more precisely in the southern part of Kenya, in the land of the Masai almost on the border with Tanzania and only 150 km from Lake Victoria .
The morphology and hostile climate of this region has forged the appearance of Lake Magadi, in fact it is located in a very hot and arid depression and is surrounded by volcanic hills.
The latter, over the millennia, have poured large quantities of sodium carbonate into the waters of the lake, giving it that shade ranging from pink to purple depending on the season and making this natural jewel one of a kind.
Few animal species have been able to survive in these conditions, in fact the waters of the lake can easily exceed 45°C. A good example of such organisms are the cichlid fish species.
Another specimen capable of living in this hostile habitat is the pink flamingo which feeds almost exclusively on the algae that abound in this lake.
Lake Magadi is famous all over the world for its wading birds including the pink flamingo and the pelican and in the cooler hours it is also possible to spot Giraffes, Gnu, Ostriches, Elephants and Lions.
