Lakes are the good attraction for those who enjoy sight seeing
. They are said to be the best romantic getaways for new brides and group holidays. Lake Baringo is located on Kenya's Great Rift Valley and its just next after L. Turkana. The lake is fed by several rivers namely El Molo and Ol Arabel. And covers a surface area of about 130 km2 and has an elevation of up to 970 meters and it's surrounded by the famous Tugen Hills.
Lakes around the Great Rift Valley are mostly soda lakes but L. Baringo is one of the two fresh water lakes in the Great Rift and the other one is the famous L. Naivasha. The most amazing this about the lake is that it has no known outlet and water is believed to seep through the lake sediments into the faulted volcanic bedrock. The lake's setting is usually very hot and dusty and it's an ideal place for bird watching. There are around 470 bird species that has been recorded at the place.
A lake surrounded by great landscapes offer a wide range of attraction and the above lake is has got just that scenic view to thrill you. To the east lies Laikipia Escarpment. The lake is also surrounded by Mau Hills and Tugen Hill where the water flows from. These hills provide a refuge for over 500 bird species. It's also the best place to observe the migratory water bird species that are rarely seen elsewhere in the world. The lake is also a habitat for fresh water fish species.