For a unique climbing experience in Kenya, look no further than Lake Baringo. Located about 5 hours drive north from Nairobi on good tarmac roads, Lake Baringo offers adventurous deep water soloing and short trad climbing on a rocky outcrop island jutting straight out of the middle of the lake, and on a variety of somewhat chossy crags to the west of the lake.
©None so far, but as throughout Kenya be respectful to local communities but do not pay for the privilege of climbing. As of 2018 there was some construction on Lesukut Island, so call ahead to Robert's Camp or otherwise to check.
©Good tarmac roads from Nairobi to Nakuru then onwards to Baringo, turning right off the B4 onto the lakeside road. Robert's Camp is located on the lakeshore just off this road, while arrangements for boat pickup for the island camps should be made directly with them. To access Lesukut from Robert's Camp, either book a boat skipper through them or go directly to the boat jetties in nearby villages and negotiate. Perhaps best to negotiate daily or two-day rates with one skipper to bring costs down (and share a boat between a group).
Public transport
You can get to Lake Baringo via public means. You will need to catch either a bus or Matatu from Nairobi to Nakuru (approximately 400ksh), and then from there get a Matatu from Nakuru to Marigat. (approximately 300ksh)
Once in Marigat you will need to either catch another Matatu or hire a motorbike taxi to Kampi Ya Samaki. (Matatu 100ksh, motorbike taxi 300ksh).
©There are a few accommodation options at Baringo: on the lakeshore Robert's Camp (http://robertscamp.com/) offers camping and bandas amongst hippos at reasonable rates, while Samatian Island (http://samatianisland.com/about-samatian) and Island Camp (https://www.islandcamp.com/) offer more luxurious options on private islands on the lake.
©If you want to open new climbs in Kenya, kindly contact the Mountain Club of Kenya (www.mck.or.ke). We'll be happy to help!
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This region has 2 unlocated crags! If you think you know where Touching my Void or Main Crag are located then please take a minute to locate them for the climbing community.
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Touching my Void - Touching my void and main crag map.jpeg
Main Crag - Touching my void and main crag map.jpeg
Ian Thorpe at Baringo - IMG_6003.JPG
Ian Thorpe at Lesukut Island - IMG_6003.JPG
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