WHERE TO STAY IN LAKE BARINGO

AfricanMecca takes great pride in giving you wondrous and authentic bush travel in Kenya that leaves you with exceptional memories and stories. To this end, we have designed the AfricanMecca Safaris Tier system to help you choose an accommodation that not only gives you a comfortable place to rest and relax, but that also perfectly suits your individual travel style. Our ratings range from high-end, luxury accommodations at Safari Tier 1 to economical, value accommodations at Safari Tier 3. For guests who desire the perfect balance between quality and price, the Safari Tier 2 options are exactly what you desire. As there are no Tier 1 accommodations at Lake Baringo, you may choose from three accommodations at the Tier 2 and Tier 3 level. We have selected Island Camp Baringo and Samatian Island Lodge for our Tier 2 recommendations. Both of these intimate accommodations are located on private islands in the middle of Lake Baringo (read more on when is the best time to travel). You travel from the lakeshore by boat, arriving to the joyful greetings of friendly and professional staff. Island Lake Baringo features twenty-three Deluxe and Superior cottages, all set within the lush vegetation with adequate separation for privacy. You have views of the lake, and the Superior Cottages have the additional amenity of a private splash pool. Meals include a full breakfast, buffet-style lunch with tasty cold soups and other dishes and plate service dinner.

For the discerning traveler in Kenya, Samatian Island Lodge offers a relaxed and easy-going setting on thirty private acres at the northern end of the lake. The six thatched-roof cottages feature a rustic décor, and families may choose from large two-bedroom cottages. The outdoor showers and bathtubs of some of the cottages are absolutely heavenly. The dining room and lounge overlook the infinity pool, lake and surrounding terrain. For a distinct special outdoor dining experience, we can arrange a lovely picnic breakfast on the shore grounds. For those looking for a value experience, you can also complement your budget-conscious exploratory trip to Lake Baringo. The forty-eight standard rooms at Lake Baringo Country Club feature small, semi-private patios with chairs for savoring the flittering feathered life in the Kenyan-style wild gardens. The modest furnishings of your unpretentious room provide convenience and comfort without feeling overwhelmed, and your room has a wall fan, en-suite bathroom, chairs and small dressing table with bench and mirror. Relax inside your room, next to the pool or at the bar while reading the club’s newsletter that describes the local avi-fauna, including which species are nesting on the grounds. The subtle Spanish-style architecture adds a unique international flair to this accommodation. Meals are served buffet-style and from a fixed menu, and the main restaurant offers unfettered views of the gardens during the day and an intimate lowlight setting at night.