Island Camp – Lake Baringo Hotels
Island Camp is located on Lake Baringo, one of only two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley, and one of Kenya’s premier area for bird watching. Ol Kokwe island is home to this unique luxury tented camp. Built on a hill, the tents are perched on rocky outcrops or under trees most with view over the lake.
Small, exclusive and remote. Island Camp offers a perfect opportunity to escape the humdrum of city life or a change of pace in-between visiting the many national parks. A chance to relax, recuperate and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic island.
Lodge information & Guest services
Island Camp offers a perfect opportunity to escape the humdrum of city life or a change of pace in between visiting the many national parks. A chance to relax, recuperate and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic island.
The camp is situated on Ol Kokwe Island, home of the Njemps tribes.
The Island is owned by the Ol Kokwe Self Help Group and the community derive and income and many other social and development benefits from the Camp.
All electrical power at the camp is supplied by generator. Water comes from the lake which is treated by Ultraviolet and Charcoal filters.
Communication is via wireless telephone and radios and whilst cell phone signals are receivable in certain locations on the Island, their use is discouraged.
Dining experiences
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in the open dining room over looking the lake or if preferred can be served in your tent (no extra charges !).
Light lunches are offered in the heat of the day and comprise of salads, cold cuts & Pasta dishes.
The Dinner menu is a 5 Course Menu with a choice of Main courses.
Wednesday & Saturday Dinner is a barbeque served under the stars at the Pool side. – The pinnacle of the Camp even more spectacular and romantic to watch the full moon rise across the lake.
The Chef has been with the company for 28 years and has his own following of supporters. His soups are renowned and has been written up in many guides for his specialty Gazpacho.
Chilled soups are a feature of the lunches and Traditional Curries served every Sunday lunch.
Champagne Breakfast on a secluded rocky beach at the far end of the Island are offered after a scenic boat excursion around the lake (with supplement).
The pool bar is open from 10am – 6pm daily and the main bar each lunch time and evening.
Favorite Cocktails and the Famous Island Camp Pims are always popular!
