The Kamnarok National Reserve was set up 1983. The landscape is diverse with both semi-tropical vegetation as well as dry thorn bush.The climate is generally hot and dry, hence loose cotton clothing is ideal while visiting the Kamnarok National Reserve. The alkaline waters support the rose-pink flamingoes by growing blue-green algae, food for them. Though the flamingoes are seasonal the beauty and magnificence of the pink-populations covering the lake makes it one of the famous Kenya safaris destination for birding and family vacations