Dhahabu Tours and Safaris

Lake Baringo Club Hotel is a Mecca for bird watchers and a highlight of the ornithology circuit of East Africa as 460 species of bird have been recorded thus far. The hotel has a special atmosphere as hippos often graze at night on the lawns. Guests are able to hear a symphony of birds singing from the morning into the night. Crocodile are also spotted along the lake as well as kingfishers for the local fisherman’s daily catch. A visit to the local tribe of Manyatta village is a popular activity for guests as the Njemps reside in the area, which is related to the Maasai and Samburu. Other activities at the hotel include swimming pools, dining at the restaurant, enjoying a drink at the bar, boat rides in Lake Baringo and a children’s theme park. The club also offers conference and meeting facilities for small groups.

Island Camp Baringo is located on Lake Baringo, one of only two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley, and one of Kenya’s premier areas for bird watching. Ol Kokwe Island is home to this unique Luxury Tented Camp. Built on a hill, the tents are perched on rocky outcrops or under trees most with view over the lake. To the west of Lake Baringo lies the southern end of the magnificent Elgeyo Escarpment and the Tugan hills. It has 16 Lake View rooms (4 spacious superior rooms with private splash pools, 7 deluxe rooms and 5 classic tents). The camp has a swimming pool on top of island with east and west views of lake and the Great Rift Valley; Pool Bar, Main Bar and Dining Room with Lake Views. Island Camp Baringo is small, exclusive and remote thus offering a perfect opportunity to escape the humdrum of city life or a change of pace in-between visiting the many National Parks. A chance to relax, recuperate and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic island. Activities include Boat Excursions with wildlife and bird guides; Nature walks on “Giraffe Island” Ruko Conservatory and water sports. Conference facilities are also available. Wildlife includes Crocodile, monitor lizard, hippo, giraffe, impala, ostrich, rock hyrax, dwarf, mongoose, a large variety of reptiles, lungfish, tilapia and catfish. There are more 470-bird species.

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is a budget-friendly accommodation for couples, solo travelers, small groups and families who want a comfortable place to relax while enjoying a phenomenal trip to Lake Bogoria National Reserve. The proximity to the natural hot springs and geysers at the lake has earned the resort a reputation as a “healing place.” The resort has a total of 115 rooms in 5 different categories. Diverse African furnishings create a warm and self-serving atmosphere in the 22 Standard rooms, and windows near your bed bring the beauty of nature indoors. Each Standard room has an end-suite bathroom with shower. The larger 30 junior suites and 6 Executive suites are great choices for families and independent travelers who need additional space during their exploratory travel in East Africa. The most distinct rooms at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort are the 37 country-style cottages, perfect for couples who want a retreat during their budget romantic vacation in Kenya. More adventurous, shoestring backpackers may prefer to stay at the 20-tent campground on the resort property. While at the reserve, you have breathtaking views of the Rift Valley highlands, lake geological features, feathered visitors and resident terrestrial wildlife that have made Bogoria a distinct destination.