Elmenteita Lake

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible_by_road_from_Nairobi
gptkbp:area approximately 18 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity home to various bird species
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Lake_Nakuru
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected area
ongoing by local NGOs
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local traditions
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,600 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution and habitat loss
supports diverse ecosystems
gptkbp:established European_explorers_in_the_19th_century
gptkbp:fishSpecies limited fishing activities allowed
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures volcanic crater lake
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of early 20th-century settlements
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important site for ornithology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elmenteita Lake
gptkbp:knownFor flamingos
gptkbp:localTraditions Maasai people
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Kenya
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Lake_Nakuru_National_Park
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:African_fish_eagle
gptkb:pelicans
various migratory birds
greater flamingo
lesser flamingo
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Great_Rift_Valley
gptkbp:researchInterest conducted on its ecology
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Lake_Elmenteita_Wildlife_Sanctuary
picnicking
camping
educational tours
nature walks
acacia trees
safari tours
hippos
photographic safaris
birdwatching tours
cultural experiences with local tribes
wildlife conservation volunteering
gptkbp:tourism popular destination for birdwatching
gptkbp:type saline
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally
gptkbp:waterSource rainwater and underground springs
gptkbp:wildlife popular activity