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Lakes
>> Baringo
 Lake
Baringo is at the threshold of Northern Kenya, and its freshwaters
are an oasis in the arid plains.
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
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