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Roberts Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Baringo, Rift Valley Kenya about 2 hours from Nakuru. Hippos, Crocodiles and hundreds of birds species frequent the area. The Camp offers one cottage, a banda and camping facilities as well as a bar and restaurant.
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A simple but true beauty by Lake Baringo. An awesome campsite, well maintained and all the basic amenities are so well kept and clean. You have clean bathrooms and toilets which is superb!!!
The campsite has a cool little bar by the lake and the crowd in general is superb too.
A must visit for all camping lovers.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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I rated this excellent because of the experience of sleeping in tents, while hippoes are grazing outside. This is not luxury, but the experience is wild! We slept in our own tents and ate at the restaurant, it was nice:) We also used the pool.
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Date of stay: December 2011
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Roberts Camp is a completely different experience than you'll have in any of the other kinds of camps and lodges you're likely to stay at in Kenya - the emphasis isn't on luxury, but rather on being in the midst of nature in a wonderful way.
The cottages represent a real bargain -- 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette (with full fridge & stove) and bath, as well as patio dining areas. We stayed at Little Egret and found it to be comfortable and pleasant. Each cabin has a house keeper assigned who will help with cleaning and care, and can help with cooking if you chose the self-catering option.
The rooms all are covered by thatch roofs but partially open in places, it will be buggy at night -- what else would you expect from a lakeside spot just north of the equator? Make sure you use your nets, cover yourself in DEET/ picaridin before it is dusk, and inspect your bed for pests before you climb under the net.
The best part of Roberts Camp is that you are unquestionably in the middle of nature at all times. A birder's paradise, you'll see and hear every imaginable kind of bird from before dawn until after dusk. We arrived to find two small crocs basking on the lake shore in front of our cabin (Lake Baringo's crocs are smaller than those found in many other places, and while not to be played with or taken lightly, they don't serve the same risk that large crocs found elsewhere do). A monitor lizard was resident nearby, huge Maribou storks roamed through the grounds at times, etc. Perhaps most notably, on our first night we were treated to the sight of 4 large hippos grazing on the grass just in front of our cottage (definitely a sight that made us enjoy the second storey veranda we watched them from). Later that night, we heard and saw them grazing on all sides of the cottage, waking us up as they chomped away only a few steps outside our bedroom windows.
Staff was friendly and helpful at all times. After dark, they walk you from the restaurant to your accommodations to prevent any nasty animal run-ins. The restaurant served very nice, tasty and reasonably priced food and drink in the outdoor seating area (bug spray essential) accompanied by a continuous loop of dated American pop music. They will also deliver the meals to your cottage for no additional charge if you would prefer. The small gift shop on premises has a nice selection of handicrafts and books at reasonable prices.
The highlight of any stay here has to be a boat outing on Lake Baringo, easily arranged through the camp. We did the two hour circuit and saw incredible amounts of birdlife and other scenery and animals -- one of the highlights of our travels in Kenya. The staff can also arrange guided hikes in the vicinity -- while we didn't take one ourselves, the folks we talked with who did were extremely satisfied. There is a swimming pool at the resort next door (accessed through a gate in the fence dividing the two) available for a very modest cost for Roberts Camp guests. We also used Roberts Camp as the base for a day outing to Lake Bogoria reserve - about 1 hour drive away, and highly recommended for viewing the millions of pink flamingos and geysers/hot springs.
Note that the 16 km stretch of road from the town of Marigat north to Kampi ya Samaki (where Roberts Camp is located) included many areas that have been washed out in heavy rains, and at least one spot that involved fording a river crossing even on a dry day. On a rainy day when we drove back from Lake Bogoria several other spots were similarly underwater, and we saw vehicles stuck in the water or struggling to get across. Check out the conditions of the roads before making the trip, and a high clearance 4WD vehicle is probably a necessity (we were in a Mitsubishi Pajero, which did great).
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Date of stay: July 2010
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Robert's Camp at Lake Baringo offers a campsite for those who bring their own equipment, as well as accommodation in Bandas, Safari Tents and a three bedroom house. It is located directly at the shores of Lake Baringo and it can be reached by a 5 hour drive on good roads from Nairobi. Due to changes in the size of the lake (as also at the other lakes in the Rift Valley), the site is much smaller than it used to be some time ago, but still it has a unique charm and it is one of the nicer campsites in Kenya. It features (cold) showers for campers, clean toilets, a roofed area to be used for cooking and/or in case there is rain, access to electricity, w-lan and a bar/restaurant called "The Thirsty Goat". The staff is attentive and helpful and assists in organizing boat tours, hiking tours, tours to Pokot villages, to neighboring Lake Bogoria etc. The restaurant offers cold drinks an a decent menue that includes Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, goat curry and other dishes, including vegetarian options. Robert's Camp is an ideal base camp for bird watchers, given that the Lake features over 450 different kinds of birds.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Stayed three nights in one of the larger tents. This place is apparently one of the budget options in the area. On the plus side is the great location and outlook and the main staff are actually quite good. On the downside there's little tent housekeeping and the meals choice is limited to a few western type meals - fresh isn't on the menu. Still intrigued why nearly all guests don't stay more than a night.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Roberts C, Manager at Roberts' Camp
Responded 30 Aug 2018
Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your open views on Roberts Camp Lake Baringo. We are taking the menu factor into consideration and hope to introduce more western type meals. It is our wish to accommodate you in the near future. Many thanks James
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Stayed here a few nights camping with friends. Great place to camp right on the encroaching lake (do be sure to look for hippos when running to the outhouse in the night). Good restaurant with decent pizza and good goat curry. Easy to coordinate boat trips and hiking.
The camp staff is a bit possessive of your business and it was a bit uncomfortable: they have put up a sign saying do not talk to others outside the camp about tourist activities. The camp also charges way too much for boating for instance, and coordinates with a man who calls himself the chairman of the community, but according to those in the community there is no chairman - and according to locals this man does not distribute the wealth (I'm fluent in Swahili and this is what I was told by multiple people). We did plan a boat trip with a local guy because it was way cheaper, and we met him along with many other local boat guides who all had the same story. I bring this up because it is important - locals in a nearby town have recently blocked the main road demanding a fairer share of tourism dollars.
The manager mzungu was a bit rude and told me that I was "incredibly stupid" for treating myself for malaria though I have substantial experience with the parasite. She was kind enough to bring me some re-hydration electrolytes, but overall, she was very loud and distracting in this serene place, not to mention feeding birds that are becoming a major nuisance for self-catering campers.
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Response from Roberts C, Owner at Roberts' Camp
Responded 19 Aug 2016
Dear Andrew, We're pleased you found the Roberts Camp a 'great place to camp' and enjoyed the restaurant and hippos. An important point of correction: We do not have any sign telling our guests not to talk with 'others outside the Camp'. We go out of our way to promote the community. The community boatmen are on a rotating roster to make sure that everyone gets their fair share of business. Guests are also welcome to make their own arrangements with guides and boatmen or ask who we recommend. We take our conservation seriously and are pleased to report that the baby hippo remains undisturbed through our efforts with the community, boatmen and our manager. The health and well being of all our guests are of paramount importance to the staff and management.
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Our last visit to Lake Baringo was a day trip so on this occasion we decided to spend longer and stay locally. Robert's Camp appealed to us for its rustic ambience and we were not disappointed at all. Recent high lake levels had caused some disruption but not as bad as at some other camps and we were told that Coots Cottage had survived and was available for our use as a party of five. Booking via Email was straightforward and whilst we had some concerns over non payment of deposits these were unfounded and we arrived to find the cottage as advertised and available. The cottage was roomy with a lovely sit out/porch area overlooking the lake and part of the now inundated area with its many waterbirds. We also noted the occasional Crocodile cruising by so children should not be allowed too near the water's edge. Not many camps can boast their own resident Endemic birds such as both Hemprich's and Jackson's Hornbills and with Bristle-crowned Starlings coming down to drink. Coots cottage had three bedrooms, not en suite but we soon organised a routine to avoid conflicts. One bedroom even had its own private external door so as not to disturb anyone in the adjoining room. There was a fully equipped kitchen for self catering if this is your thing but we ate at the communal restaurant bar just a short stroll away. Meals were from a small Menu and portions were filling and nourishing. Everything was cooked to order and fresh. Coffee/tea and toast came to the table piping hot. Meal times were not inflexible and we ate well. We had come for the birds and were not disappointed. A local community guide took us around the area, including local shambas where he had permission to wander, and into the scrubby areas where lurked many avian delights such as Bristle crowned and Magpie Starlings, Nightjars etc., This part of the Rift is where Gregory, the Scots geologist who first evolved the Rifting theory, studied and the local cliffs are very dramatic from a geology point of view . There are other activities available including a trip over the lake to a National park but this was too expensive for our tastes. We loved our visit here and shall hope to return.
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Room Tip:Â The Bandas looked fine but we loved Coots cottage and so will you.
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Response from Billy J, Manager at Roberts' Camp
Responded 18 Jan 2015
Hi Mufuwe, Thanks for your fantastic review, it really touches us to see people taking the time to get the good word out about Roberts' camp. We're glad the food and accommodation were to your liking and the birds didn't disappoint. We also appreciate your comments on the Coots Cottage bathroom situation. In fact, the idea of an en-suite for the Master bedroom is in the pipeline and may well be done by the time you return. We look forward to having you visit again soon. Warm regards, Billy
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I stayed in Roberts' Camp in mid-May 2013. Despite the flood, the camp is still open -- camping ground and bandas/cottages are available. I stayed in a beautiful banda with a lot of character and which was perfectly clean. The best part of my stay however was how welcoming and thoughtful the Roberts family was. Before my stay, they called to warn me about the flood and ask what I would like for dinner, and, upon my arrival, they took the time to meet and give me recommendations about visiting the area. This made my stay very enjoyable. Needless to say, I definitely recommend Roberts' Camp and will stay there again when I come back to Baringo.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Some of the reviews on here are just ridiculous. Roberts' Camp is fantastic precisely because it is so immersed in the surrounding environment - with hippos feeding outside of your tent, crocodiles visible in the lake, and monkeys/birds all around. So yes, this does mean you may find an insect in your tent or banda (how would you expect not to?!), and yes you may feel threatened by large animals. But if you don't want this, you should go to a hotel! We've been travelling around Kenya on a budget (about 500-800KSH a night for a double), and decided to splash out at Roberts (just under 2,000KSH for a hired tent) after all we heard. And we weren't disappointed. It is just beautiful. You can spend all day just sitting at some of the benches on the lakeshore and watching the hippos, crocodiles, hornbills and monkeys. They also do some really reasonably-priced excursions to see birds or other local wildlife. Personally I couldn't recommend this place more highly - we'd travelled down through Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, and I can't think of anywhere we've been where we've felt closer to nature and in a more scenic setting. The staff are also really helpful in telling you about onward travel and anything else you might want to know.
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Date of stay: February 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visited Roberts Camp on 30.12.2011 on spec as we live in Nairobi and was travelling around. We did not book. I asked for availability and to see a tent and a banda. After having a drink in 'The Thirsty Goat' we walked around the grounds. Most of the tents were huddled around one area. I guess for security and the level of the lake was high having intruded into the camp grounds. On return we spoke to Robert in the bar and he checked availability and we were told they were full. We did not get to see a tent or a banda as they were all occupied. So it pays to book in advance. However, we did visit the Lake Baringo club next to the camp. They had some free rooms, so we stayed there. We found the staff at Robert's were friendly, helpful and the atmosphere was one of complete relaxation. The drinks in the bar were very cheap in comparison to the bars in Nairobi.
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Date of stay: December 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Uirapurur,
I t depends with the type of transport you are intending to use.
Public transport as a means: Get a bus or a matatu from Nairobi to Nakuru, connect another matatu to Marigat and finally Marigat to Lake Baringo.
Otherwise, while in Nairobi find Mololine matatu which operates Nairobi to Marigat then Marigat to Lake Baringo.
You can as well have a privately hired taxi from Nairobi to Lake Baringo.They normally charge KES 15000 to KES 14000.
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James
Dear Salma,
We have two categories of tents.
Large safari tents going for Kes 4500 a double a night .
Dome tents at Kes 2500 double a night.
All the above prices are on bed only.
Call us on 0717176656
for reservations.
Many thanks
James
Hi Cynthia and Matt,
We look forward to having you come stay with us.
If you have your own camping equipment it cost 800/- per person per night. Yes, we provide dome tents; family size (2 people) 3,500/- a third person is an extra 1,200/- and med. dome tent 2,500/- (2 people) all rates are for 2016.
If you use your own equipment you do not need to book a reservation.
If you want to rent our Dome tents (comes with mattress, sheets, blanket and pillow) or book our Cottage, Banda, Large safari tents or small safari tents you will need to email us and book your reservations which will be reserved once we receive a 50% deposit.
Breakfast is between 500/- to 800/- depending on what you order.
There are very knowledgeable guides in the community, we can recommend a couple guides. All negotiations are between you and the guide as it is their personal business.
Hope this information has been helpful and please email us if you have any further questions.
There are more places to choose from in the Baringo District area.
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