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Flamingos in Lake Bogoria, KenyaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Where%27s_Wally.jpg
Author: Steve Garvie
Kabarnet is a small town on the eastern edge of the Kerio Valley in Kenya. The town within the Rift Valley Province has a population of about 25,000 people (2011 estimate). Located at an altitude of 1,815 m (5,957 ft) above sea level, Kabarnet is blessed with scenic views and a refreshing climate.
Kabarnet means "Barnet's Homestead", in reference to an Australian missionary, Albert Edmund Barnett who did mission work there in the early 20th century. The town is nothing more than a cluster of huts, with shops, bank and a petrol station. It did produce a former President of Kenya, Daniel arap Moi.
Visiting Kabarnet
From Nairobi, you first take a bus to Nakuru. From there, you will have to take a shared taxi or matutu to Kabarnet. Expect public transport to be infrequent. The alternative is to hire your own car.
Lake Baringo, KenyaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sunset_over_Lake_Baringo,_Kenya_-_by_Ferdinand_Reus.jpg
Author: Ferdinand Reus
Geyser and flamingos of Lake Bogoria in the Great Rift Valley, KenyaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Rainbirder_-_Born_of_Fire.jpg
Author: Steve Garvie
Places of Interest in Kabarnet
- Kabarnet Museum
Local museum displaying artifacts related to local culture and traditions, along with information on Lake Baringo and its surroundings. - Lake Baringo
Lake rich in wildlife including hippos, crocodiles and different species of fish and birds. There are boat rides available for sightseeing. - Lake Bogoria
Lake teeming with wildlife, particularly flamingos. It is also the site of geothermal pools, geysers and hot springs. It is possible to take a natural steam bath at a safe distance. - Tugen Hills
A series of hills in Baringo District where Richard Leakey and other anthropologists excavated fossils of prehistoric hominids and animals.
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