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Lake
Baringo is at the threshold of Northern Kenya, and its freshwaters are
an oasis in the arid plains.
The lake is located in
west-central Kenya. It is situated 3,200 feet (975 m) above sea level in
the Great Rift Valley, east of the Kamasia (Ilkamasya) Hills. The lake
has an area of 50 square miles (129 square km), is 11 miles (18 km) long
and 5 miles (8 km) wide, and has an average depth of 17 feet (5 m).This
is the traditional home of the Njemps tribe, a unique people who are the
only pastoral, cattle herding, tribe who also fish. Among other pastoral
tribes such as the Maasai, eating fish is a taboo.
The 129 sq km lake is well stocked with fish, and attracts many Pelicans,
Cormorants and Fish Eagles. The Lake is also well populated with
Crocodile.
The lake itself is truly beautiful, surrounded by volcanic ranges that
stretch as far as the eye can see.
At the lakes heart is Ol Kokwe Island, a stark rocky island that is home
to Njemps villages and a well appointed camp. This is an excellent base
for exploring the lake, with boat trips ideal for bird and hippo
spotting.
Baringo is an ideal stopover on a safari to Northern Kenya.
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