LAKE BARINGO
KENYA
LOCALE
| Area (ha): | 28,400 |
| Altitude (m): | 975-1070 |
| # Species: | 534 |
| # Excl Vagrants: | 534 |
| # Endemics: | 0 |
| # Near Endemics: | 2 |
| Species/100 ha: | 1.9 |
| Habitat: Freshwater lake, bushland, rocky cliffs | |
ABOUT THE BIRDING
Lake Baringo is the northern-most lake in the Rift Valley. It has a surface area of 130 sq km (50 sq mi). It's slightly alkaline as the lake has no obvious outflow, but in terms of birds it's basically a freshwater lake like Lake Naivasha. The area is the southern-most range of Jackson's Hornbill, which is very common at Baringo. The lake is surrounded by scrub vegetation that is home to Three-banded Courser and Lichtenstein's Sandgrouse. Some 480 bird species have been recorded in the park, and it's possible to see over 200 species in a day. The lake is also home to a large population of crocodiles and hippos.
LOCATION OF SITE
Lake Baringo National Park is located 290 km north of Nairobi and 160 km north of Naivasha along the B4 highway.