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Lake Baringo Club - Lake Baringo
On the shores of Lake Baringo, 75 kms north of the equator, the club nestles amongst palm trees, green lawns and the clashing pinks, purples, reds and oranges of bougainvillea obviously thriving in the hot steamy days that characterize so many of the Rift's lakes. The chocolate lake laps gently at 26 acres of gardens whilst crocodiles bask and hippos snort their stories just 50 yards offshore. But above all, Baringo is birds, birds and more birds. Over 460 species have been recorded here so it is no surprise that Baringo is the Mecca for bird watchers and the highlight of the ornithology circuit of East Africa.
Lake Baringo bird and safari opened its doors in 1968.
Tell Me More About Lake Baringo Club Located In The Great Rift Valley as an African Safari Accommodation in Kenya?
Kenya Safari Accommodation And More at Lake Baringo Club
Lake Baringo Bird and Safari Club Rooms
- Seven twin rooms - Pool wing rooms and 40 twin rooms - Lake wing rooms.
Lake Baringo Club Meals and Relaxation
- Dining Room - This low ceiling open-sided dining room decorated with fishing nets, gourds and traditional jewelry seats 125 diners. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served from here.
- Snug Bar - Next to the dining room, this bar services diners. It is open from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m..
- Swimming Pool - The small freshwater pool with its own bar is shaded by colorful bougainvillea. Plenty of sun beds and mattresses are available for guests.
- Pool Terrace - This is serviced by the pool bar and is an ideal place to relax or host a cocktail party in the evening.
- Hippo Lounge - Overlooking the lawns and lake, this open sided lounge can accommodate up to 48 guests. Draughts, cards, scrabble, dominoes, chess and badminton are available from the reception.
- Bird Watching and Bird Walks - There are two scheduled walks a day with a resident ornithologist. Cliff walkers are transported short distance to the cliff, the home of many large birds of prey and noisy restless `bush' birds.
- Garden Walks - This gentle walk is most rewarding for keen birders and novices alike. Lake birds and bush birds fill every tree and shrub.
Lake Baringo Club Bird and Wildlife Watching Safari and Tours
- Boat Trips - There are no scheduled trips but there are plenty of boats with their captains for hire. 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. Keen bird watchers might wish to take a boat for two hours or more; they won't have far to go though as the shores of the lake are alive with feathered activity.
- Hot Spring Tour - There are two hot springs in the area. A visit to the hot springs on a close by island takes two hours with plenty of bird, crocodile and hippo watching en route. Another colorful sight en route is one of Njemps fishermen off-loading nets full of tilapia, catfish, mudfish and bass while the village women and children sort them into size.
- Related Services: Laundry/dry cleaning, gift shop, telephone and fax services available.
Related Information on Rift Valley, Lake Baringo and the surrounding "Great Lakes".
- Lake Baringo lies in the solitude of the semi-desert, a haven of peace and beauty in harsh, rugged but majestic surroundings. Its beauty derives as much from an overwhelming sense of repose with nature as its scenic distinction. Until a few years ago, Baringo was considered well off the beaten track.
- The lake region is renowned worldwide for the numerous species of birds found in the area. Over 460 species have been listed in the Lake Baringo area, and the Goliath Heronry on a rocky islet in the lake (known locally as Gibraltar) is world famous.
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