Lake Paradise

This is one of the most beautiful and stunning Lakes located in the hearts of Marsabit National Park and on the slopes of mount Marsabit, northern Kenya, about a 10 km drive from the park’s Ahmed gate and the town of Marsabit.

The second largest of three crater lakes in Marsabit National Park, or more accurately Maar Lake.

It is inside ‘Gof Sokorte Guda’, which is said to be a local Boran word for ‘Big sweet water crater’.

It was dubbed ‘paradise’ by American adventurers Martin and Osa Johnson.

Not far from here is a smaller but similar lake, inside ‘Gof Sokorte Dika’ or ‘Small sweet water crater’ — a popular hangout for elephants and other wildlife.

Together, the two are some of the best places to spot animals, like the rest of the park, is covered in dense forest, especially during hot sunny days, as many wildlife converge here to drink water.

The area around it highly affected by climate, being a lush green during the rains and golden during the drier times.

Lake Paradise (which attracts game animals such as elephants and buffalo), and Bongole Crater located in the heart of the forest are both local attractions for tourists

What to do at Lake Paradise

There are a number of adventure activities for the holiday goers such as Camping, hiking, a game the viewing, bird watching, picnics, game drives — 4×4 territory as it is wet for most of the year.

Animals you may see here include elephants — some of whom are large tusked, buffalo, giraffe, rhinos, Grevy’s zebra, and a large number of water birds.

A Kenya Wildlife Service ranger’s escort may be required for some of the activities such as camping and hiking, to give you great security during your stay and visit here.