Lake Elmenteita
Description:
The lake is located at an altitude of 1780 meters above sea level, its area is 20 square kilometers. This reservoir is the heart of the national park of the same name with amazing nature and diverse fauna. The lake has become home to colonies of flamingos and pelicans, who hatch their offspring here.
On the bank of Elementate is the city of Gilgill.
In 1927-1928, archaeologists discovered the remains of ancient people named after the lake. The Elmentate People were found in Goembel Cave. Here, the remains of pottery were dug up, according to which it was assumed that our ancestors lived there in the Neolithic era. They were tall, with an elongated skull and a tall face.