Finding lake Jipe

Findiing lake jipe

 The year is already looking up. Most recently, i had the pleasure of discovering the utmost beauty of lake Jipe.

Situated 10 KM from Taveta town and inside the Tsavo West national park, Lake Jipe can only be described as a little paradise amidst a wilderness.It offers the perfect escape for nature lovers who would want a break away from civilization.

I should warn you though , the road leading to the lake is  ragged to say the least- better to have a four wheel drive. After a 9 km ruff ride ,it comes to an end, we were inclined to  asked for directions from the local fisher-folk communities to get to the lake. 

But our destination was worth the wait.The massive lake spreads out to the hills on the Kenyan-Tanzanian border.The environment is enriching with various form of wildlife including hippos and alligators that rule its waters and  gazelles,zebras and buffaloes that come by during the day for a drink. Occasionally  the guide tells us,lions and Elephants come by too.

There are speed boats at hand if one wishes to explore the hills,but we chickened out-doesn't seem  safe to be gliding on waters full of alligators and hippos.

The KWS lodge can only accommodate four  individuals at a go and you have to come with your own food-to make use of the fully furnished  kitchen.

Outside-night camping is however discouraged due to the presence of Hippos in its waters.

The green strip of grass stretching out to the lake from the lodge offers a perfect picnic area,where families can set up tables and chairs or sit on blankets and enjoy sites and sounds from the Lake.

Find time and visit !