Lake Baringo Club is located on the shores of idyllic Lake Baringo. A long low single story building houses the central lounge, bar and dining room, which is simply but pleasantly presented. Beyond the central buildings, the rooms stretch out in a long line of single storey chalets. The club stands in ten hectares of beautiful grounds, which sweep down to the lakes edge. At night, the hippos come to graze here, and a jetty extends out into the lake where  boat trips can be taken. There is a pretty pool in the gardens with shaded sunbathing areas. 

Other attractions

The club offers a shop,

The Background

Lake Baringo is a peaceful and beautiful freshwater lake covering about 168 sq km at an altitude of 1000m. It is a shallow lake (maximum depth is 12m) and, like Lake Naivasha, appears to have no outlet. The lake features small wooded creeks, little islands and white pebble beaches and is framed by mountains to the east and west. The Njemps fishermen can be seen on the lake, to which the Laikipia Escarpment creates a magnificent backdrop. The lake contains large schools of hippo and crocodile. There are several islands, Ol Kokwe being the largest. The lake’s greatest attraction is the variety of birds of which there are said to be 450 species. Mammals include Grant’s gazelle, waterbuck, mongoose and dik dik. 

Accommodation

The club offers 48 rooms, all ensuite and all with private verandah (fans, room service, newspaper, mosquito nets, laundry).

Dining and bars

Central dining room and bar overlooking the lake with international buffet selections. Additionally there is a snack bar and a pool terrace where drinks and snacks can be provided. 

Child-friendly

The camp welcomes children and offers a children’s play area. Children 0-2 years stay FREE of Charge

What to see and do

ACTIVITIES

•  Morning and evening bird walks, always accompanied by a resident ornithologist 

•  Boats safaris in lake Baringo 

•  Horse riding 

•  Camel riding 

•  Fishing 

•  Visit to the Njemps and Bogoria Hot Springs

Location

Lake Baringo is 20 km north of Marigat and 30 km north of Nakuru.