Lake Baringo Hotels, Lake Baringo Resorts, Lake Baringo Island Camp, Lake Baringo Accommdation in Kenya

LAKE BOGORIA AND LAKE BARINGO NATIONAL RESERVES

About 125 km North of Nakuru town lies Lake Bogoria, one of the most beautiful and spectacular of the Rift Valley lakes. It is a shallow soda lake and one ideal for the production of blue-green algae, the stable food for the flamingoes migrate to this lake from Lake Nakuru and elsewhere for breeding. But perhaps more interesting is the breath-taking view of steam jets with boiling geysers which bubble out of natural underground rock. It is a geological wonder one cannot afford to miss. These springs are hot enough to boil an egg within minutes! About 25km in the North is Lake Baringo, a fresh water lake without a surface outlet. Lake Baringo has over 400 bird species. Boat rides past schools of Hippo and a visit to islands on the Lake are popular activities.

ACCOMMODATION IN LAKE BOGORIA AND LAKE BARINGO NATIONAL RESERVES

BARINGO ISLAND CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4*****

LOCATION: Lake Baringo is a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley The camp is located on the island of Ol Kokwe in lake Baringo, approximately 208 kilometers north of Nairobi. To the west of the lake lies the southern end of the magnificent Elgeyo Escarpment and the Tugan hills. (The Rift Valley is a natural flaw, which extends three thousand miles from the shores of the Red Sea to the coast of Mozambique in the south east of the continent).
Travel time from Nairobi is about four hours by road or one and a quarter hours by air. The airstrip is situated 5 minutes from the camp jetty on the main land.

DESCRIPTION: Island Camp is a small exclusive camp situated on an enchanted remote island and offers a perfect opportunity to escape the humdrum of city life or a change of pace in-between visiting the many national parks.

NUMBER OF ROOMS:
Room décor: Each comfortable tent with its own is tucked away under the shade of spreading acacia trees and separated by green lawns and natural rockeries. The views of the surrounding Rift Valley are at their most spectacular, from the refreshing, clear pool situated at the pinnacle of the camp.

Room amenities: Private bathroom,

Special feature: A chance to relax, recuperate and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of this idyllic island.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Winding paths lead down from the pool to the informal dining and bar areas.

The Pool Terrace - serviced by the pool bar. Ideal place to relax or host a cocktail party in the evening.

Hippo Lounge – Open sided, overlooks the lawns and lake, can accommodate up to 48 guests.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
• Swimming Pool – A small freshwater pool with its own bar is shaded by colorful bougainvillea.
• Games - draughts, cards, scrabble, dominoes, chess and badminton are available from the reception.
• Bird walks - Two scheduled walks a day with a resident ornithologist. Walkers are transported the short distance to the cliff, the home of many large birds of prey and noisy restless ‘bush’ birds.
• Garden walk - This gentle walk is most rewarding for keen birders and novices alike. Lake birds and bush birds fill every tree and shrub.
• Boat trips - No scheduled trips plenty of boats available for hire (with their captains!) Rental is charged per hour, an hour trip being the norm for those who want to see hippo at close quarters, crocodile and the abundant lake birds.
• Hot springs - The are two hot springs in the area. A visit to the hot-spring on a close by island takes two hours with plenty of bird, crocodile and hippo watching en-route.
• Njemps villages - A colourful sight en route is one of Njemps fishermen off-loading nets full of tilapia, cat-fish, mud-fish and bass while the village women and children sort them into size.
• Water Sports: - Water skiing, Ski Bob, Water melon,
• Paddle Boards, Knee Board, Inflatables

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Fully equipped conference room is situated adjacent at the swimming pool, Capacity of 30 boardroom style and 60 theatre style

CLIMATE: At an altitude of 3190 feet above sea level and surrounded by semi arid bush the lake has a year round warm climate attracting vast amounts of bird life.

LAKE BARINGO CLUB

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 03***

LOCATION: On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, by the shores of Lake Baringo. The distance is about 290 Kms from Nairobi, Kms from Nakuru. There is an airstrip though not serviced by any scheduled flights.

DESCRIPTION: The Club nestles amongst palm trees, green lawns and the clashing pinks, purples, reds and oranges of bougainvillea, thriving in the hot steamy days that characterize Lake Baringo. The chocolate lake, inhabited by crocodiles and hippos lies beyond the 26 acres of gardens. Above all Baringo is birds, birds and more birds. Over 460 species have been recorded at Lake Baringo thus a highlight of the ornithology circuit of East Africa.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 47 rooms in two wings: -
Pool Wing - 07 twin rooms and Lake Wing - 40 twin rooms

Room décor: Simple spacious rooms with private verandas all with a view of the lake.

Room amenities: En-suite facilities, overhead fans and mosquito nets with mosquito-proof windows.

Special features: Ornithological Paradise!! + The Lake Baringo

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
Dining Room - This low ceiling open-sided dining room decorated with fishing nets, gourds and traditional jewelry – capacity 125. All meals served here.
Snug Bar - Next to the dining room, this bar services diners and the Hippo Lounge. It is open from 10.00am to 11.00pm
Pool Bar and Terrace - opening hours are between 10.00am and 5.00pm. Ideal for cocktail parties
Hippo Lounge - overlooking the lawns and lake, has a capacity of 48 and sometimes evening teas served here.

GENERAL FACILITIES
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Gift Shop
Telephone and fax services available
Radio allows for contact between Block Hotels head office
All major credit cards accepted
Bureau de Change can exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Swimming Pool – a small freshwater pool with its own bar is shaded by colorful bougainvillea.
The Pool Terrace - serviced by the pool bar. Ideal place to relax or host a cocktail party in the evening.
Hippo Lounge – open sided, overlooks the lawns and lake, ideal for relaxation, board games and lectures.
Games - draughts, cards, scrabble, dominoes, chess and badminton are available from the reception.
Bird walks - Two scheduled walks a day with a resident ornithologist. Walkers are transported the short distance to the cliff, the home of many large birds of prey and noisy restless ‘bush’ birds.
Garden walk - This gentle walk is most rewarding for keen birders and novices alike. Lake birds and bush birds fill every tree and shrub.
Boat trips - No scheduled trips plenty of boats available for hire (with their captains!) Rental is charged per hour, an hour trip being the norm for those who want to see hippo at close quarters, crocodile and the abundant lake birds.
Hot springs - The are two hot springs in the area. A visit to the hot-spring on a close by island takes two hours with plenty of bird, crocodile and hippo watching en-route.
Njemps villages - A colorful sight en route is one of Njemps fishermen off-loading nets full of tilapia, cat-fish, mud-fish and bass while the village women and children sort them into size.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Fully equipped conference room situated adjacent at the swimming pool with a capacity of 30-boardroom style and 60 theatre style.

CLIMATE: Hot and humid.