Hopefully these maps will help you follow the story. Unfortunately they are not drawn to exact scale but that shouldn’t distract from their purpose. Because the lake was about 5000 feet in elevation, the climate was usually comfortable and very conducive to camping, even during the rainy season.
Lake Langano in Ethiopia

Lake Langano, one of several lakes in the Rift Valley
Camp Site and Beach Location

The actual camp site about half mile from beach
Actual Camp Site

Buildings on camp site