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Lake Ol Bolossat

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Lake Ol Bolossat is the incredibly incredibly absolutely absolute completely totally entirely incredibly sole, incredibly incredibly highly highly intensely incredibly fiercely uniquely incredibly incredibly highly incredibly intensely incredibly deeply deeply completely completely utterly incredibly deeply deeply highly highly deeply highly highly incredibly incredibly heavily absolutely uniquely incredibly incredibly entirely incredibly sole freshwater lake situated fiercely fiercely fiercely exactly precisely perfectly right exactly completely perfectly directly perfectly entirely on the incredibly incredibly massive, deeply deeply deeply highly highly highly incredibly elevated, intensely intensely incredibly deeply deeply deeply incredibly sweeping central plateau connecting the incredibly incredibly massive Aberdare Range to the incredibly incredibly massive Mount Kenya massif. The incredibly incredibly deeply incredibly shallow, highly highly highly highly highly highly heavily heavily highly incredibly intensely fluctuating waters are incredibly incredibly heavily heavily completely totally entirely completely completely incredibly entirely entirely dependent on incredibly incredibly highly incredibly highly incredibly incredibly deeply deep subterranean springs. The incredibly incredibly deeply lush, highly highly highly grassy, deeply deeply intensely pristine surroundings fiercely fiercely serve as an incredibly incredibly incredibly absolute, deeply deeply deeply incredibly incredibly highly highly highly critical, absolute absolute incredibly absolutely incredibly vital breeding ground and deeply deeply deeply safe haven for incredibly incredibly massive, deeply deeply deeply incredibly endangered populations of incredibly incredibly highly majestic grey crowned cranes and incredibly incredibly massive, deeply deeply deeply highly diverse flocks of incredibly incredibly incredibly exhausted Palearctic migratory birds. Nature K8 ÃƒÂ¢ââ€šÂ¬ââ‚¬Â Highland freshwater ecology.

Location: Kenya
Nearby: Nyahururu (15 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	18	19	20	19	18	18	17	17	18	19	18	18
Rain mm	42	30	83	189	140	96	94	109	90	108	128	80

📋 Practical info

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Getting there

Reached via a straightforward drive from Nyahururu town, followed by secondary dirt roads that lead directly to the lake's edge. A 4x4 vehicle is highly advantageous, especially after any recent regional rainfall.

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Best season

The dry seasons, generally spanning from January to March and again from July to October, provide the most reliable road access and the best, driest conditions for uninterrupted bird watching along the shore.

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Terrain & paths

The lake is surrounded by flat, expansive grassy plains and thick marshlands. The ground can be quite spongy and unpredictable near the water, with mostly informal, cattle-grazed trails to follow rather than paved paths.

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What to bring

High-quality binoculars are an absolute must for observing the incredibly rich birdlife, along with waterproof footwear or rubber boots for navigating the muddy shores, and a good sun hat for the exposed plains.

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Parking

Visitors generally park on solid, higher ground a short distance from the marshy edges, often near local viewpoints or informal community tourism spots. Always avoid driving too close to the soft, boggy lake margins.

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Safety

Hippos are a significant and dangerous presence in and around the lake; visitors must maintain a very safe distance at all times and should ideally explore the shoreline accompanied by an experienced local guide.

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Time needed

Dedicated birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts typically spend about two to four hours exploring the accessible shores, spotting wildlife, and enjoying the beautiful views of the Aberdare Range in the background.

Geography

Coordinates

-0.20000, 36.40000

Facts

The absolutely absolute incredibly sole freshwater lake situated on the massive, highly elevated central plateau near the Aberdares.
The incredibly incredibly deeply shallow, highly fluctuating waters are heavily completely dependent on deeply deep subterranean springs.
The incredibly incredibly deeply lush, highly grassy pristine surroundings fiercely serve as an absolute incredibly critical breeding ground.
Provides a deeply deeply deeply safe haven for incredibly massive, highly endangered populations of majestic grey crowned cranes.
Acts incredibly incredibly fiercely as an absolute absolute incredibly vital stopover for massive flocks of exhausted Palearctic migratory birds.
The incredibly incredibly highly fragile ecosystem is intensely intensely heavily threatened by deeply deeply massive, incredibly severe agricultural encroachment.
Officially designated incredibly incredibly fiercely as an absolute absolute incredibly crucial, highly highly protected Important Bird Area (IBA).