Lake Baringo

Lake Baringo is a freshwater lake in Kenya's northern Rift Valley, less visited than Naivasha or Nakuru and correspondingly rich in birdlife, with more than 470 recorded species around its shores and surrounding cliffs. Boat trips reveal hippo pods, crocodile and a steady procession of fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and weavers, while guided walks on Ruko Conservancy's shoreline can reach nesting colonies of goliath heron and other specialities. Baringo's slower pace and dramatic, semi-arid scenery make it a rewarding stop for dedicated birders and travellers looking to get away from the more heavily visited southern circuit.