Lake Turkana
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Lake Turkana

Lake · Turkana ·

Expansive desert lake with jade waters, wildlife, and nomadic tribes

unesco world heritage site
nile crocodile
alkaline lake
salt lake
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Lake Turkana by Photo by Eric Lafforgue/age fotostock
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"It is worth the long, hot, and bumpyride to Lake Turkanato see its jade blue waters and the surroundinglunarlandscape. Members ofthe seminomadic Turkana tribe, decked out in jewelry and colorful fabrics, with goats, donkeys, and children in tow, pace the shore, collecting water and gathering wild fruits. Lake Turkana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world's largest permanent desert lake as well as itslargest alkaline lake. The landscape is so hot, windy, and aridthatit's hard to imagine how anyone manages to survive here. If possible, come to the annual spring Lake Turkana festival, when tribes from across northern Kenya gather here to promote peace and celebrate one another’s cultures."

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Lake Turkana

Shammah N.

Google
The famous Jade Lake, source of livelihood to the locals and beyond. The fish from this lake are extra sweet, craved by many across the country. Loved my visit here, swimming within it and understanding the rich history it possesses.

Sixtus T.

Google
Lake Turkana, formerly known as Lake Rudolph and also known as The Jade Sea, offers beautiful scenery, especially in the Central and Northern Highlands. Things change at the Horizons. Known for being the largest alkaline lake in the world, its fish are among the most nutritious, with a high protein content. I welcome you all to enjoy the sweet views🤭🤭🤭🤭

Patrick W.

Google
A nice place to visit, clean beaches and good hotels, you must be prepared to travel through a grueling and hot wilderness from Laisamis to the lake. The community is friendly .You will have an opportunity to pass and see the biggest wind power in Kenya and Africa .

Wellington Chamunorwa M.

Google
A uniquely beautiful place. Kenya Wildlife Services can greatly improve the place by putting very simple and basic shaded rest points between the various hiking trails eg from the trail from the Tilapia Lake and Crocodile Lake to Flamingo Lake on Central Island. Currently it is a moderate to tough trail with no rest points under the merciless Turkana sun. There aren't any long enough trees to provide any shade. The boat ride from the shore to the Central Island is ridiculously overpriced. The various operators and KWS need to do something about this. Paying +/-US$200 for this boat ride is way too expensive

Viv

Google
We drove for several hours about 12 from Nairobi before we could get to Lake Turkana. The terrain and the landscape across the multiple counties like Samburu and Marsabit that we drove through before getting to Turkana was quite beautiful. North Eastern is definitely a must visit region in Kenya. Loved my stay here including sleeping in a manyatta ❤❤

Michnus O.

Google
One of the most beautiful lakes we have seen. The turquoise lake are incredible. With the contrast to the dry volcanic surroundings and vastness it makes for a spectacular place to visit. Do not underestimate the place it is very desolated and there is not much around in luxuries.

Mercy K.

Google
A must visit for anyone travelling Northern Kenya

Peter T.

Google
The place has cool air and the lake is that cute its a place to visit.