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Astro tourism stars in Baringo

Tumbili Cliff Lodge manager operating the Celestron 14 that he uses to spy on the universe. [Kipsang Joseph]
Tumbili Cliff Lodge manager operating the Celestron 14 telescope that he uses to spy on the universe. [Kipsang Joseph]

Have you ever wanted to explore the wonders of the universe without the light-years of travel and gravity sickness?

Well, you do not have to be content with simply imagining it thanks to a unique safari of the sky that promises to transport you into another realm. Tumbili Cliff lodge on the shores of the stunning Lake Bogoria hosts this starry immersion at one of the very few local observatory sites known as Nyota Observatory Site.  Here, a telescope known as Celestron 14, is stimulating the art of stargazing while giving rise to a different king of safari.

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