Lake Baringo Samatian Island Camp is a top class lodge, located on a remote area along Lake Baringo, southwest Kenya; it’s a small lodge with only six beautiful cottages overlooking the lake, ideal for guest seeking relaxation in more private and secluded area.
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Samatian Island Lodge is an intimate safari holiday lodge located on a small island at Lake Baringo, it is owned and run by Ross and Caro Withey; the Lodge has 4 spacious Bandas/cottages that are nicely spread on the island overlooking the Lake, it’s a glorious hideaway surrounded by fig trees, gardens and un-spoilt lake waters; the cottages are nicely designed and decorated entirely from local materials, with high thatched roof, large wood logs and large open windows.
Samatian Island is a small 30 acre private island situated north of Lake Baringo ; it’s a beautiful island with scenic filming venues and is renowned for its breathtaking views, large number of bird species and mammals.
Accommodation at Samatian Island Lodge comprises of four self-contained cottages that include a family cottage with an extra interconnecting rooms; each cottage has a king/queen size bed with a mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, a dressing area, a lounge area and a private veranda.
The meals at Samatian Island Lodge are nicely prepared from local fresh products that include fresh salads, vegetables and freshly caught fish among other African and international cuisines. The meals are served at the dining/sitting area or on your private verandah or on a special set candlelit table (on request).
Hotel facilities at Samatian Island Lodge include a small Swimming Pool, a cozy dining room and lounge/sitting area, a bar, a spa and wellness area, a stunning family and honeymoon suite, excursion/fishing boats and canoes, and and a fire place. Additional services include laundry and baby-sitting services (on prearrangement).
Activities would include relaxing at the Lodge and enjoying various spa treatments on offer, exploring the island, swimming and fishing trips, island and Lake Excursions; to watch birds, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, ostrich, warthogs, impalas, hyrax among other lesser animals around Lake Baringo. Alternatively; visit Baringo’s hot springs, cultural tour to the local Pokot or Njemps tribal villages, hiking and mountain climbing at Tugen hills.
The best and easiest way to get to Samatian Island Lodge from Nairobi is via chartered flights to Lake Baringo airstrip then a short boat transfer to the lodge. By road, it’s a 4 hour’s drive from Nairobi and a 20 minutes boat ride.
Other attractions near Samatian Island Lodge includes; visiting nearby Lake Bogoria , Visit the Reptile Park and Devil's Island, Baringo town excursion to see major museums, zoos, historical sites, mosques and traditional markets in the region. Additional activities would include hiking on Tugen hills and flying excursion along major attractions in Rift Valley.
Samatian Island Lodge is situated on a remote and secluded area; there are no modern shops or market places nearby; so it’s advised to buy all your essential items in the major towns before traveling to Samatian Island.
Lodges and hotels with similar settings and standards to Samatian Island Lodge include Robert's Camp on Lake Baringo. Mfangano Island camp and Rusinga Island camp on Lake Victoria. Hippo Point House, Loldia House, Kongoni House and Chui Lodge on Lake Naivasha. Kipungani explore and Kizingo Lodge south coast of Lamu, Manda Bay Lodge and Manda Dream at Manda Island, Kiwayu Lodge and Munira Island Camp (Mike's Camp) on Kiwayu Island.
