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Lake Simbi National Sanctuary

Coordinates: 0°25′S 34°40′E / 0.417°S 34.667°E / -0.417; 34.667
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Lake Simbi
Location of Lake Simbi in Kenya.
Location of Lake Simbi in Kenya.
Lake Simbi
Location of Lake Simbi in Kenya.
Location of Lake Simbi in Kenya.
Lake Simbi
Coordinates0°25′S 34°40′E / 0.417°S 34.667°E / -0.417; 34.667
Basin countriesKenya
Max. length0.7 km (0.43 mi)
Max. width0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Max. depth25 m (82 ft)

Lake Simbi is a small volcanic crater soda lake in Kenya. The lake is located outside Kendu Bay and close to the shore of Lake Victoria. The lake and the shore together form the Lake Simbi National Sanctuary which is run by the Kenya Wildlife Service.[1] Flamingos and other birds are coming to the Lake Simbi National Sanctuary. The birds make the lake attractive for locals and tourists.[2] The local name for lake Simbi is Simbi Nyaima.

References

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  1. ^ "Lake Simbi National Sanctuary". Kenya Wildlife Service. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  2. ^ Omoro, James (2021-04-21). "Migrating birds make little known lake a tourism spot". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-05-03.