Kenya · Tribal Experiences

4-Day Lake Turkana Tour with Central Island National Park

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Have a picnic lunch on the shore of Lake Turkana
  • 02 Visit Central Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 03 Take a boat ride to Flamingo Crater Lake
  • 04 Experience a cultural visit and dance with the Turkana people

Go on a 4-day adventure to Lake Turkana and experience desert, beach, and boat rides on Africa's beautiful island with three gigantic lakes. Visit Central Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and unique breeding ground for Nile crocodiles, and explore the remarkable landscapes around the world's largest permanent desert lake. Along the way, enjoy cultural encounters with the Turkana people and time by the shores of this extraordinary lake.

Leave by boat for Central Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a unique breeding site for Nile crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Lodwar, Lake Turkana
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Nairobi to Eliye Springs

  • Fly to Turkana Lodwar Airport.
  • Your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to Eliye Springs.
  • Stop for lunch on the shore of Lake Turkana.

Overnight stay in the camp.

2
Day 02

Central Island National Park and Turkana Village Visit

  • Go for a cultural visit to a Turkana village and return to the camp for a sumptuous breakfast.
  • Leave by boat for Central Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a unique breeding site for Nile crocodiles.

Overnight in a fly-camp on the island.

3
Day 03

Flamingo and Crocodile Crater Lakes

  • Wake up in the morning and have tea, coffee, and biscuits.
  • Take a short boat ride to Flamingo Crater Lake.
  • Return to the boat and continue to Crocodile Crater Lake.
  • Come back to the camp for a full breakfast, siesta, and lunch.
  • Experience a Turkana cultural dance, followed by dinner.

Overnight at the camp.

4
Day 04

Lobolo Oasis and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy your breakfast at leisure.
  • Travel to Lobolo Oasis before your transfer to the airport.
Eliye Springs shore, Central Island National Park, Flamingo Crater Lake

Where this trip takes you

Eliye Springs shore, Central Island National Park, Flamingo Crater Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking local tour guide
  • Meals
  • All accommodation mentioned
  • Transport
  • All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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