Activities Nature Walks
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Nature Walks A stroll out from camp along the lake shore, beyond into the scrub land, or up to the nearby cliffs with a local guide can be an immensely rewarding experience. There’s a huge variety of plant species, including some rare aloes, and medicinal herbs. Intriguing insects, small mammals, reptiles and birds, all living in their geologically remarkable habitat, offer you a memorable experience – with the addition of such a breathtaking setting. The cooler and thus more pleasant times for walking are early morning or late afternoon. (please note that all excursions are run by a community enterprise: we support them by recommending their excursions, but we are not liable) All excursions are done at your own risk. Bookings can be taken through the reception. This ensures business is distributed evenly between community members
Nature WalkTaking up to 3-hours your walk starts from the western part of the lake shore towards and finally into the cliffs where you’ll get a spectacular view of the lake and have the chance to see rock hyraxes. On the way you may well see snakes and scorpions, you will be shown different tree species, and told about their medicinal and cultural importance, as well as taught about the social and biological significance of termite mounds, the process of formation and group function. Cost: Ksh 500 per person Bird WalkLake Baringo is one of the 60 important bird areas in Kenya, with over 500 species recorded in the area. Its avian diversity makes it one of the most visited areas by bird watchers. Bird walks are conducted daily by our well-informed resident ornithologist-guides. We offer three options: The walk along the rocky basalt cliff offers the chance to see, amongst many other bird species, the bristle-crowned starling, brown-tailed rock chat, Hembrich’s and Jackson’s hornbills. The west-bay walk offers the chance to see Lichesetain’s sandgrouse and nightjars. The southern-bay walk provides opportunities to see Heuglin’s courser and various owls. Cost: Ksh 400 per person Special WalkThis is special walk for seeing the nocturnal birds, whose movements have been carefully monitored by our guides over time. Birds seen on this bird walk include Heuglin’s courser, Grayish, African, white-faced scops owls, nightjars, sandgrouse and spotted thicknee. Cost: Ksh 600 per person School Groups/StudentsThis is an informative and educational tour especially designed for schools. It includes highlights from each of our nature walks. Cost: Ksh 200 per person
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