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suguta valley by helicopter The last great frontier - the cradle of mankind & a land of extraordinary contrasts Few have visited this part of the Great Rift - it’s inaccessible, constantly changing & unbearably hot. The Suguta is located directly south of Lake Turkana, at an altitude of only 1000 feet above sea level. They have studied ancient sediments, fossil remains, and occasional artifacts, and pieced together the history of a lake that rose and fell multiple times over the past 18,000 years. Geologists have long been fascinated with this region. Above Photo: Andrews Volcano with Lake Logipi behind Lake Logipi Lake Logipi, a saline alkaline lake - often full of flamingoes - lies at the northern end of the Suguta. Seasonal in nature, Logipi is about 6km wide by 3 kms long, and incredible shallow (up to 5 meters). Its shore is dotted with saline hot springs. The sand dunes of the Suguta are surprising. The pure white sands are set within a hostile landscape of ruggered lava flows and volcanic ranges - the contrast never ceases to amaze. Sand dunes of the Suguta Valley The ever changing nature of the Suguta means that sometimes the valley is floored by a seasonal stream, and for a few days of the year the entire desert floods. This green lake changes colours and has been seen bright red! Something to do with the algae. Painted Valley The ‘Painted’ Valley, as we call it, is another unusual geological feature. Severely errorded, all shades or red and brown, and another spectacular sight. The Silale Crater (bottom photo) has a stunning view point - the perfect stop for refreshments and photos. Prices for full day excursion, with picnic lunch, for a maximum of 4 people, contact: [email protected] / [email protected] Tropic Air Helicopters Tropic Air highly respects the environment and wildlife, and is an active contributor to conservation. Upmost care is taken to ensure that no disturbance to the wildlife or damage to the environment is caused during excursions. Silale Crater - southern end of the Suguta