This is Lake Turkana at its rawest — no WiFi, limited electricity, and stars overhead instead of a ceiling. The German owner's been here since 2007, the lake is clean and croc-heavy (bring a guide), and rising water levels mean the place is holding on but still open. Go for the remoteness and the views, not the amenities.
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As you drive through the dusty thicket and shrubs..you get to see camels 🐫., ..doum palms as well locally know as Engo'l in Turkana. Lake Turkana is one of the cleanest lakes ... No pollution around...
It is very sad to see this resort being damaged beyond repair by rising lake levels. It is still just about functioning and it's clear that the team are struggling to keep up with keeping the place in...
This is a very remote place but the joy when you arrive and get to see the lake is immense. Lovely hosts, delicious food and breathtaking views of lake Turkana make this place very special. A truly un...
Cool but water from the lake fast drowning the place
An intimate, all-suite boutique hotel in Karen with four-poster beds and Out of Africa ambiance. At $350 for a Deluxe Suite, Hemingways offers genuine luxury — but Karen's isolation is the trade-off.