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Samatian Island, Baringo
Self Catered
About Samatian Island
Samatian Island is one of the most unique homesteads available in Kenya, the whole place is on its own island in the middle of Lake Baringo, north of Nakuru. The small family-owned property has 4 airy, thatched rooms; 2 family rooms (with 1 king size bed and 3 single beds), with a delightful mess area, overlooking the lake. (10 people)
The other 2 smaller houses have 2 doubles bedroom each, which have 1 single bed in each room (12 people).
The house is rented out on a self-catering basis and can sleep groups of up to 22 people, it really is perfect. If you want fully catered, then that can be arranged for a group of 6 or above.
Should the rest and relaxation on the island not be your cup of tea, you have the option of water sports on the lake, boat trips to see the world-famous birdlife on Baringo, or to visit some of the local Njemps fishing communities on the lakeshore. All in all, we love Samatian, the privacy it offers, the quality of the finishing in the rooms, the only downside is the lake sometimes comes up and the resident owl population on the island can keep you up at night flying around and hooting, but it could be worse.
OUR ROOMS
The small family-owned property has 4 airy, thatched rooms; 2 family rooms (with 1 king size bed and 3 single beds), with a delightful mess area, overlooking the lake. (10 people)
The other 2 smaller houses have 2 doubles bedroom each, which have 1 single bed in each room (12 people)
The house is rented out on a self-catering basis and can sleep groups of up to 22 people
OUR SERVICES
Lake Access
Wi-Fi
Barbeque Facilities
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Scenic Boat Trips
To view the prolific birdlife of Baringo (over 500 species) as well as crocodile & hippo.
Kayak Around Island
We have several kayaks available for you to use. Please take a life jacket, water, hat & sun cream.
Ruko Conservancy
This is home to nine endangered Rothchild’s (formally known as Baringo giraffe).
GUEST REVIEW
Rate Cards
RESIDENTS
Standard Season
Ksh 37,000 per night minimum 4 adults
Additional people : Ksh 4,900 per Adult, Ksh 3,100 per child 6-16yrs
Children 5 years and under: free of charge
High Season (Easter 6-11 April & Christmas 20th Dec. – 2nd Jan. 2025)
Minimum island charges is for 6 adults
Ksh 9,100 per adult , Ksh 4,900 per child per night
Additional people : Ksh 6,100 per Adult, Ksh 4,900 per child 6-16yrs
Children 5 years and under: free of charge
Included
Self-catered accommodation (bring all your own food and drink)
Team of staff including chef
Charcoal, wood and gas for heating and cooking, all beddings, towels, toilet paper and soap
Boat transfer to the Island (max. 2 boats in and 2 boats out, maximum 7 pax per boat)
VAT.
Excluded
RUKO Community Conservation Fees Ksh 500 per person per stay
Boat Excursions Ksh 6,000 per boat per hour or Ksh 12,000 per day + fuel
Extra Transfer to mainland : Ksh 4,000 per trip
Gratitude (guideline is Ksh 800- Ksh 1,500 per Guest per day)
NON-RESIDENTS
Standard Season
(Minimum Nightly charge is for 4 Adults)
USD 545 per night exclusive use of island
Additional people : USD 92 per Adult, USD 61 per child 6-16yrs
Children 5 years and under: free of charge
High Season (Easter 6-11 April & Christmas 20th Dec. – 2nd Jan. 2025)
USD 788 per night per night exclusive use of island - up to 4pax
Additional people : USD 92 per Adult, USD 61 per child 6-16yrs
Children 5 years and under: free of charge
Included
Self-catered accommodation (bring all your own food and drink)
Team of staff including chef
Charcoal, wood and gas for heating and cooking, all beddings, towels, toilet paper and soap
Boat transfer to the Island (max. 2 boats in and 2 boats out, maximum 7 pax per boat)
VAT & Conservation fees.
Excluded
Boat Excursions $60 per boat per hour or $120 per day + fuel
Extra Transfers to mainland $40 per trip
Gratitude (guideline is $10- $15 per Guest per day)