Lake Baringo,
P.O. Box 1141, Nakuru 2261.
www.island-camp.com
Island Camp is located on Ol Kokwe Island,
in the centre of chocolate-coloured, 132 sq
km Lake Baringo. One of only two fresh water
lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Baringo
is home to some 400 species of birds including
a number of rare varieties.
This is a five star luxury camp with 25 double
tents as well as a restaurant and bar. The camp
also has its own swimming pool. Guests have
access to a wide range of sporting activities
that include water-skiing and windsurfing as
well as fishing.
After dark, visitors to the camp can watch
hippos emerging from the water to make there
way to their nocturnal pastures. The lake itself
boasts a large numbers of seemingly harmless
crocodiles. Boat trips for guests are provided
by local Njemps fishermen.
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