|
LAKE BARINGO NATIONAL RESERVES
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.
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.
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.
More Upmarket Properties
Nairobi
Hotels
Mombasa Hotels
Lake
Naivasha Hotels
Hotels Lodges
& Resorts
Masai Mara
lodges and, camps
Lake
Naivasha Accommodation
Lake Naivasha
hotels
|
