Lake Bogoria Attractions in Kenya: Hot Springs & National Reserve

Lake Bogoria

Lake Bogoria is a famous tourist destination in Kenya. It is popular for housing millions of lesser flamingos, its hot springs, and geysers. There are 200+ hot springs and 17 geysers that tourists can see. The Lake is an ideal choice for bird-watching and photography, as well as wildlife viewing and photography. Popular animals in the area are greater kudu, warthog, Grant’s gazelle, impala, and Kirk’s dik-dik. For an outdoor experience, you can enjoy a night out at the Lake Bogoria Reserve campsites.

Information Facts

  • Lake Bogoria is an alkaline lake in the Rift Valley south of Lake Baringo.
  • It is a 10m deep lake, about 34km long and 3.5km wide.
  • The drainage basin is 700 kilometers squared.
  • Lake Bogoria is run by the Kenya Wildlife Service, KWS, and is part of the Lake Bogoria National Reserve.
  • The reserve is approximately 107 kilometers squared, with Lake Bogoria making up most of the reserve.
  • Lake Bogoria attracts over 2 million lesser flamingos during some seasons
  • Lake Bogoria is a perfect spot for bird watching, with over 135 bird species, including 50+ migratory birds
  • The lake features over 200 hot springs and 17 geysers
  • It has the most significant number of geysers in Africa

Lake Bogoria National Park Safaris and Tours

Available Activities at Lake Bogoria 

In Lake Bogoria, there are many refreshing activities you can undertake, including: 

Game Drives & Wildlife Photography at the Lake Bogoria National Reserve

In Lake Victoria, you experience a game drive dominated by birds. A few wildlife sightings include warthogs, Grant’s gazelles, and impala. The drives must be guided by a professional tour guide to maximize the fun. Also, the available scenery is terrific, particularly around the Loburu Hot Springs. Visitors are welcome to take pictures of the animals and beautiful scenery.

Bird Watching & Bird Photography

Lake Bogoria is the home to millions of lesser flamingos. It lets you experience an exciting and worthwhile bird-watching and photography experience. Note that the flamingos’ movement relies on the water level and the algae concentration. So, getting a tour guide to guide you to the best time to visit the lake is best.

Lake Bogoria Hot Springs

Lake Bogoria has Kenya’s hot springs, which have 200+ hot springs. They are exciting to see with fascinating scenery. Tourists are advised to take extra caution when visiting the hot springs. The hot springs are hot enough to boil an egg in 7 minutes.

When is the Best Time to Visit Lake Bogoria?

The best time to visit Lake Bogoria is during the dry season, between July and October. It is when there are many flamingos in the lake. Note that you can see flamingos in the lake throughout the year. Also, there are many amazing sceneries to see in the Bogoria National Reserve.

Note that Lake Bogoria has moderately developed roads, making it always easy to visit the place anytime.

Visiting during the rainy seasons (March to June and October to December) can be challenging due to slippery trails and unpredictable weather.

Kenya Birding safari

Safety Guides & Tips 

  • Take extra caution when visiting the Lake Bogoria hot springs since the water is said to boil an egg in 7 minutes
  • Take the recommended vaccinations, including antimalarial medication, before visiting
  • Use mosquito repellants to minimize the risks of mosquito bites
  • Get a professional tour guide from a reliable tour and travel agency
  • Always listen to your guide at all times

Accommodations at Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria is among the top destinations for tourists in Kenya. Hence, there are many hotels near the Lake Bogoria National Reserve. Some top options include the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, Hilcourt Resort and Spa, Sarova Woodlands, and Eastward Garden Hotel.

The reserve has several campsites for visitors looking to spend a night out in the wild. They include:

  • Acacia Campsite
  • Riverside Campsite
  • Fig Tree Campsite
  • Lake Bogoria Dryland Environmental Education Center Campsite
Birding safari

Lake Bogoria FAQs

Lake Bogoria has over 200 hot springs and 17 geysers, some still inactive. Thus, it is the lake with the most geysers in Africa.

Lake Bogoria is famous for hot springs, geysers, and blue-green algae covering the lake, which attracts hundreds of lesser flamingos. The latter move depending on the water levels and the availability of the blue-green algae.

Yes! Lake Bogoria is among the top tourist attractions in Kenya, Baringo County. The lake attracts over 2 million flamingos and holds over 200 hot springs.

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