Lake Jipe
A reed-fringed lake straddling the Kenya-Tanzania border, backed by Mount Kilimanjaro. Good for birdwatching and canoeing.
Lake Jipe lies at the far southern end of western Tsavo, straddling the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Its shores are lined with reeds, and it is home to waterbirds including the African pygmy goose and the purple heron. On clear days you can see Kilimanjaro and the North Pare Mountains at the same time. You can hire local fishermen at a lakeside camp to paddle you across the lake by canoe. It is remote, about 2 to 3 hours on dirt roads from the main part of western Tsavo, so it suits travellers who want a deeper trip.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tsavo West National Park
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Taita Hills
- Mzima Springs
- Poacher's Lookout
- Chaimu Crater
- Shetani Lava Flow
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary