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Local favourite lake · Meru County, Kenya

Hook Tarn

Hook Tarn is a lake in Meru County, Kenya.

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Hook Tarn: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hook Tarn

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Hook Tarn — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -0.10000, 37.33333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hook Tarn full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hook Tarn yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Hook Tarn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Hook Tarn?

    Nearby: Mount Kenya National Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Mount Kenya (viewpoint, 8 km), Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (sanctuary, 47 km), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (sanctuary, 68 km), Mintos View (viewpoint, 6 km), Vivienne Falls (waterfall, 7 km).