Lake Jipe Camp

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Lake Jipe Eco Lodge: Simple, Rough and Ready

Away from modern life, the 10-rondavel Lake Jipe Eco Lodge, fronting the east shore of Lake Jipe lying 500 ms away, is a simple rough and ready yet serene hideout. Its 10 bandas are modestly furnished, each with a private veranda and bathroom [with hot and cold shower] and a flush toilet. There is a restaurant, a stocked bar and pool, too. A campsite is located closer to the littoral. The lake, primarily fed by Lumi River with its headwaters at Mount Kilimanjaro, shrinking by a few km2 during the dry season, supports numerous endemic fish species and varied water birds that are fascinating for the fisherman and ornithologist. A good way to explore Lake Jipe is on a tour aboard the KWS fibre glass boats. There is also a popular raised and covered observation post overlooking Tsavo West.


Camping is much more than a pleasant holiday, it’s a great way to truly enjoy Kenya. An inexpensive and indulging do-it-yourself holiday. In the warm Kenyan sun, camping is a way of life the intrepid spiritedly remembers. It is a memorable outdoor activity to carry out whether you are single, as a couple, or as a family.


Situated in south-western Kenya, and part of the Coast Region of Kenya, Taita-Taveta County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. The county features diverse landscapes, including the Taita Hills, which are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, and the vast plains of Tsavo, which are part of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks – Kenya’s largest wildlife preserve.

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The mean temperature in Taita Taveta is 23 Degrees Celsius, cooler around the hills and hotter on the Nyika where the Tsavos sit. Rainfall distribution is uneven, with the highlands receiving higher rains than the lowland areas.

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