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Stretching for over 3, 600 miles (5, 950 km) across the African continent, from the Dead Sea in Southwest Asia to Mozambique in Southeast Africa, the Great Rift Valley is truly an amazing natural attraction. The Great Rift Valley is a result of tectonic activty in the earth's crust and was created due to drifting and separation of the African and Arabian tectonic plates around 35 million years ago. Its width widely varies according to changing location, ranging between 31 and 100 km. The Great Rift Valley is home to spectacular glaciers, volcanoes, depressions and lakes, offering some of the most breathtaking scenery on the earth. The Great Rift Valley is also renowned for its unique ecosystem, having some of the finest wildlife parks in Africa. The Great Rift Valley in Africa also offers excellent conditions for hiking, trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking and much more. So whether you're an adventure seeker, wildlife enthusiasts or nature lover, the Great Rift Valley in Africa is truly a destination to be in, at least once in your life.
Though one can find breathtaking scenery all along the Great Rift Valley, it's at its scenic best in Kenya. Near the famous Nakuru Lake its width is around 45 km, where you can see both walls of this astonishing fissure on the planet earth. Among must see attractions in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya include the Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementeita, Lake Baringo, all known for their scenic beauty as well as rich and diverse avifauna, including flamingoes. Other major tourist attractions in the valley are the Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Bogoria National Park and the renowned Samburu Game Reserve. The wildlife in the Great Rift Valley region is unique and varied that include the endangered Colobus Monkey, Black Rhinos, Grevy's Zebras, Reticulated Giraffe, Zebra Mouse, and Lesser Kudu Antelopes. Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes, Gazelles, Hippos, Antelopes, Monkeys, Buffalos, and Impalas are also commonly found in the region. Thousands of adventure seekers and nature lovers travel to the Great African Rift Valley from all over the world every year. Travour offers especially designed tour packages for the Great African Rift Valley and other major attractions of Kenya. Find and book an ideal package for you and enjoy Kenya at its very best.
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