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Must do/see in Baringo County (#030)
Maji Moto Hot Springs
A series of tiny hot springs that ooze from the ground beneath on a seasonal riverbed. The water is naturally heated to a temperature of between 36-38 degrees centigrade.
The spring water squeezes itself into clear pools just deep enough that you can see right to the bottom.
Where to stay at Maji Moto Village in Baringo County
Netbon Kudu Campsite
Kudu campsite is situated 83 Kms North of Nakuru town and just 5Kms West of L.Bogoria hot springs.
To access the camp, turn off to the right just before Mogotio Shopping Centre on the Nakuru-Baringo Highway to access Emsos and Maji Moto gate. It is along a dusty and rocky rough road.
Camping: Ksh500 (residents) Ksh1000 (non-residents).
There are a several tents for hire and meals can be arranged.
Contacts: Jeremiah, +254-723-362546 or +254-737-996098
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Bogoria is located a short 10 minute drive from Maji Moto village.
Lake Bogoria lies on the Siracho escarpment and is the deepest alkaline lake in Kenya with numerous alkaline hot springs.
Enjoy the breath-taking scenery, flamingos, and egg boiling in the hot geysers
Lake Baringo National Reserve
Lake Baringo is one of the two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley in Kenya, the other being Lake Naivasha.
The lake has over 470 species of birds, occasionally including migrating flamingos.
Cheploch Gorge
Chebloch is a 100-metre deep, crocodile-infested gorge located at the border of Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties along the busy Iten-Kabarnet Road.
The Gorge is famous for its daredevil youth divers who who leap into the crocodile-infested waters making Chebloch a major tourism attraction in Baringo County.
Ol Kokwe Island
Ol Kokwe Island is located at the center of Lake Baringo South West of Korosi volcano
Baringo Museum and Reptile Park
The museum is open daily.
Species of snakes on display at the park include: the Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Boomslang and Spitting Cobra.
Other reptiles at the park include: Monitor Lizards, Crocodiles and a central pit shared by endangered tortoises and harmless Stripe Bellied Sand Snakes.
Best places to stay in Baringo County
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Soi Safari Lodge
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Spa Resort Lake Bogoria
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Sindai Resort
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Island Camp
