Rift Valley Collection (#14)

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Charging Elephant (Loxodonta africana) along banks of Chobe River

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Elephant herd (Loxodonta africana) raises cloud of dust along Chobe River

Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), Africa, Kenya, Lake Nakuru

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Young Elephant calf at mothers feet (Loxodonta africana) in shallow Khwai River at sunset

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africanus) silhouetted by setting sun on Savuti Marsh

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Elephants (Loxodonta africana) silhouetted by setting sun at Marabou Pan in Savuti Marsh

Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Adult Female Leopard (Panthera pardus) walking through dry mopane forest near Khwai River

Botswana, Chobe National Park, Elephant (Loxodonta africana) silhouetted by setting sun at Marabou Pan in Savuti Marsh

Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africana) near Xakanaxa during dry season

Lake Natron, Eastern Rift Valley, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lake Natron, large soda lake, Eastern Rift Valley, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Alamal, ritual festival, Msai village (manyatta), Rift Valley, southeast Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Mount Longonot, Rift Valley, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Great Rift Valley, near Lake Bogoria, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Salt flats, Abyata (Abiyata) Lake, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Painted houses of the Alaba peoples near Kulito, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Traditional beehive house of the Dorze people, made entirely from organic materials, that can last up to 60 years, Chencha mountains, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Oromo family outside their house, Oromo village near Langano lake, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Oromo graves near Meki, Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Africa

Salt flats beside Lac Assal in rift valley 152m below sea level, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Africa

Lavas from Ardoukoba volcano in Rift Valley 152m below sea level, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Africa

Lac Abhe (Abbe) in wide rift valley, tufa towers, relics from old lake at higher level, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Ethiopia

Rift valley faults in desert crossed by road to Addis Ababa, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Africa

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The Rift Valley, a mesmerizing natural wonder, is a land of diverse landscapes and captivating beauty. As the sun rises over Mount Longonot, its majestic peak stands tall, casting shadows across the vast expanse below. A Samburu warrior gazes out from the eastern scarp, his eyes filled with ancient wisdom and reverence for this sacred land. High above in the sky, a vulture soars gracefully above Jinbar waterfalls in Simien Mountains National Park. The cascading waters create a symphony of sound as they plunge into the depths below. Meanwhile, Lake Natron in northern Tanzania shimmers like a mirror reflecting the surrounding volcanic peaks. Aerial views reveal the grandeur of Jordan Rift Valley and its life-giving artery - Jordan River - flowing through it. This historic landscape has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout time. In Ethiopia's Rift Valley lies an Oromo village near Langano Lake; here, traditional customs blend harmoniously with nature's bounty. Baboon Cliff View Point offers panoramic vistas of Lake Nakuru below - home to flocks of flamingos that paint its shores pink with their presence. Venturing further eastward brings us to The Dead Sea - an enchanting place where one can effortlessly float on its salty waters while surrounded by breathtaking desert scenery. In years gone by, camels would traverse this arid region carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines in Danakil Depression. Witnessing two miners breaking up salt blocks amidst this harsh terrain reminds us of human resilience against nature's challenges. These salt blocks are extracted from vast salt flats that stretch endlessly towards horizons unknown. Yet even within such desolation lies unexpected beauty; an isolated wood stick stands defiantly against the backdrop of sunset on Lake Karum at Dallol in Danakil Depression. It serves as a poignant reminder that life finds ways to thrive even under extreme conditions. The Rift Valley beckons explorers and dreamers alike, inviting them to immerse themselves in its wonders.