Welcome to The Barnleys Guest House and Sirikwa Safaris!

Tim Barnley began Sirikwa Safaris with a love of birds and his dream to make Western Kenya a sought after ornithological treasure for the sighting of over 350 species of birds. The culture of old Africa exists still in the nature and land of this area. Listening to the stories of the lives of Jane and Richard brings one close to the history of this remarkable place. The Barnleys home is a Kenyan farmstead nestled within well established English gardens on 5 acres of forested land in Northwestern Kenya, on the rim of West Pokot. The farmhouse has two double guest rooms with fireplaces for cool Kenyan evenings.

Sheltered and furnished tents and a large campsite with all amenities including a thatched Rondavel, barbecues, electricity, hot showers, flush toilets, etc. are also available at the Guest House.

Location

Sirikwa Safaris is located near Saiwa Swamp National Park, under the

Cherangani Hills, near Kitale and Mt. Elgon National Park. It is also en route to Turkwell Dam, Lodwar and western Lake

Turkana or Lakes Baringo and Bogoria via the Kito Pass or through the

Cherangani Hills.

Getting There

Flights are available from Nairobi (about 1 hour) to Eldoret or Kitale. Private road transport can also be arranged.

From Nairobi: Approximately 380 kms to Kitale by car, along the Rift Valley escarpment.

From Kitale: Tarmac A1 road 23 km from Kitale (about 30 minutes).

NOTE: for self-drive vehicles, 4 wd is advisable

during the rainy season (May-Oct) for Cherangani

Hills, Mt. Elgon and further north to Turkana and Baringo/Bogoria.

Optional Sirikwa Safari Activities

Trekking through the Cherangani Hills or Mt. Elgon with guides/porters.

Ornithological tours with bird guides to Saiwa Swamp and Mt. Elgon National

Parks, Cherangani Hills, Kongelai

Escarpment, Marich Pass/Sigor areas within West Pokot, or further afield to

Lake Turkana or Kakamega Rain Forest.

Cultural visits to Kapenguria (the site of Jomo Kenyatta’s trial), West Pokot culture,

curios and traditional dancing. Village

walks to local schools, clinics and/or a visit to Tartar Falls. Drive to Turkwell ’s Hydro-electric Dam via the Nasolot Game Reserve. Kitale (a former centre of

Colonial life) offers visits to the National

and Treasures of Africa Museums.

Golfing: Play golf at one of 2 great clubs:

Kitale or Eldoret.

Both have

swimming pools and

restaurants.

Fishing: Guided excursions

available. Brown and

Rainbow

Trout, Tiger and Nile Perch, Barbel, Tilapia and

Catfish—for the avid fisherman.

Jane Barnley has lived in Kenya for over 75 years. She and her son Richard welcome you to their Kenyan farm house and guest accommodation. Enjoy exquisite home cooking and conversation of a Kenya past and present around the fire in the homestead or at campsite. This home of Sirikwa Safaris

is a unique base from which to explore the wonders of

African nature and culture. Daytrips and excursions throughout the

Highlands and Northwestern-Central Kenya,

ornithological tours, trout fishing and golfing outings are

tailored for visitors and led by trained staff.

Transportation available.

We want your African experience to meet and exceed your expectations.

We will tailor a safari unique to you!

For further enquiries or to book reservations:

Barnleys Guest House PO Box 332

Kitale, Kenya 30200

Mobile telephones: (within Kenya) 0737-133170, 0723-917953

0733-237932

E-mail: sirikwabarnley@gmail.com

Visit the Web:

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