When water calls, Coast isn't only option

Flamingos at Lake Bogoria. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

It lacks an outlet, but the high alkalinity in the lake has been a factor in the propagation of the blue-green algae that is at the core of the lake's fame.

On some days, and especially during weekends or holidays, the hot jets and geysers are a hive of activity. People flock to Lake Bogoria for therapeutic steaming sessions. Many believe that the minerals found in the steaming water have some healing powers.

The Loburu Hot Springs have a particularly unusual and exciting history. There is evidence of the latent volcanic activity thousands of years ago, making the springs a pleasant spot to pitch tent as you watch nature's creation against the backdrop of Ngendalel Mountains.

Lake Ellis, Mt Kenya

What about the central region of the country? Admittedly not home to many lakes, the area is more known for its rivers.

However, on Mt Kenya lies several lakes, these include lakes Ellis, Alice, Rutundu, and Michaelson.

The most famous of these is Lake Ellis on the Eastern slopes of the mountain.

From here you can see three peaks - Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana.

A favourite for hikers and adventure seekers on four-wheel-drive monsters, the breathtaking lake sits at 3,470 metres above sea level on Mt Kenya.

It serves as a stopover for hikers and is a popular site for sport fishing for those climbing Mt Kenya from the Chogoria Gate. Lake Rutundu became known around the world when Britain's Prince William proposed to now Duchess, Kate Middleton.