Lake Simbi National Sanctuary
Located close to Kendu Bay town, Lake Simbi is a tiny Crater of volcanic origin with no known inlet or outlet measuring about one kilometer in radius. Both Lake Simbi and adjacent Odango sites support a substantial bird population that includes flamingos, little grebes, little egrets and Egyptian geese, making it a haven for bird watchers. Traditional folklore allude that where the lake sits today existed a village which mysteriously disappeared in a violent storm when residents refused to shelter and feed an old woman who sought refuge there thus creating a large depression that formed what is called Lake Simbi Nyaima today.
What to take with you:Personal effects, clean drinking water and food. Also important are; Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect
repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses and appropriate hiking gear.
LAKE SIMBI NATIONAL SANCTUARY |
Citizen |
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Non-Resident |
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Adults KSH |
Child KSH |
Adult KSH |
Child KSH |
Adult USD |
Child
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250 |
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20 |
10 |
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MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Special Services/Activities:
Security/Guided tour per guide:
Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours
Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours
Vehicle Charges per Day:
No. of Seats KSH.
Less than 6 seats 300
6-12 seats 1,030
13-24seats 2,585
25-44 seats 4,050
45 seats and above 5,000
L. Simbi is a small alkaline crater lake of volcanic origin with no known inlet and outlet
Population:250,000 with the basin having 325 individual.
Soil: Volcanic alluvial, clay and black cotton
Vegetation: Acacia-balanties-combretum-striga weed
Birdlife: Flamingoes, little grebe, little egret, Egyptian goose
Land use: Agriculture
Due to its high alkalinity the lake is not used for drinking and has no fish.
Natural medicine as the water treats skin diseases.
Mining of salt by the locals from the lake.
Provides opportunity for recreation activities.
Personal well being and the water is used by a local church as source of blessing and it is believed to have supernatural powers.
Provide education for the local community due to the story of the lake origin
Bird watching as the lake is known for bird life.
Climate
Temperature: Max -31ºC and Min 18ºC, Rainfall: 500mm -1700mm
Altitude
1142m a.s.l.
The sanctuary makes a great destination for bird watching as the bird life here is exceptional. The lake provides
opportunities for recreational activities and personal wellbeing. The water is used by a local church as a source
of blessings and is believed to have supernatural powers. Visitors flock here in a quest to quench their thirst
especially on questions about the origin of the lake.
The sanctuary doesn’t offer any accommodation or camping options.
