Overview
Lake Baringo is, after Lake Turkana, the most northern of the Kenyan Rift Valley lakes, with a surface area of 130 square kilometers and an elevation of 970 meters. The lake is fed by several rivers: the Molo, Perkerra, and Ol Arabel.
Description
Wild and beautiful Lake Baringo is the most remote of the Rift Valley lakes. Steeped in stories, its harsh climate and rocky islets give it a faraway feel; on a hot day, this freshwater lake has more in common with northern Kenya than the rest of the Rift Valley. Birdwatching in Kenya rarely gets better than this, with over 460 species including owls, nightjars, Goliath herons, and rare Hemprich's hornbills. Crocs and hippos are also present.