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Wonders of Africa at Lake Baringo in Kenya

Traveler’s desire to go on a new destination hunt does not put him to rest. As a result, his mind always ponders one or the other thought that now what travel next. And if you are amongst those then don’t scratch your brains further as we recommend you a long African Safari break across the Rift Valley in the popular Lake Baringo, Kenya. It is a mind-boggling place, enclosed with volcano ranges, and the lake’s heart is a stark rocky island namely Ol Kokwe Island that homes Njemps villages and is a peerless spot for camping experience. Besides, it forms a spectacular base to see the sights of over 400 species of birds and hippos by hiring local boat trips. However, the lake also teems with crocodile, fishes, and is a major temptation for Cormorants, Fish Eagles and Pelicans to get amazed with the present charm.

Lake Baringo is simply the best for chilled out breaks. Where its countryside ambiance looks lifeless due to red soiled and inadequate vegetation, its fresh waters, on the other end, are an oasis in the desolate tracts. Over the past years, you can easily see that great demand of tourism has put an end to all the rumors that it just a place off the beaten track. Further, the local Njemps tribe, who are bucolic are mainly indulged in cattle herding, and also support fish consumption unlike other tribal communities like the Maasai, who take fish consumption as a taboo. Besides, the lodge, Lake Baringo Club is perfectly by a resident ornithologist who caters maximum of vacationers by arranging birds walks and evenings slide shows for them. In this way this place has one or the other thing for every kind of traveler including exquisite camel rides, excursion tours to Lake Bogoria National Reserve, ski or win-surfing, etc. which are immaculate for a memorable family fun.

Tags: tourist places in kenya, tour to kenya, kenya adventures, attractions near Lake Baringo

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Perfect Bird Wtaching at Lake Baringo (image courtesy: kenya-online-directory.blogspot.com)



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Rugby Players at Safari Sevens (image courtesy: ghettoradio.co.ke)
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