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Set at an altitude of 375 meters (1, 230 ft) above the sea level amidst breathtaking surroundings of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Turkana is the largest desert lake in the world. Lake Turkana is located in the northwestern Kenya, and covers over an area of over 7, 500 sq km. The lake is known for its exceptional scenic beauty as well as rich and varied wildlife population, attracting thousands of nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts every year from all around the world. If you're looking for an exciting and memorable adventure trip in Kenya, then Lake Turkana is truly a wonderful place to be in. Travour offers especially designed tour packages for Lake Turkana and other popular tourist attractions in Kenya. Enjoy a trip to Lake Turkana with us to discover its real beauty and charm.
Formerly called Lake Rudolf, Lake Turkana is known for its stunning scenic beauty and rich and varied bird and marine population. The lake shelters over 40 species of fishes, which in turn attract a wide variety of migratory birds, including flamingos, cormorants and kingfishers. Two of its islands- Southern Island and Central Island, are declared as national parks to protect its rich and unique flora and fauna. Though primarily known for its rich population of hippos and crocodiles, numbering over 22, 000, the region is also home to Grevy's Zebra, Giraffes and Camels. El Molo, the smallest (in stature) tribes of Kenya living in their distinctive rounded reed huts, is other major attraction in the Lake Turkana region.
Lake Turkana region has also attracted the attention of anthropologists and archeologists from world over, as humanoid fossils estimated to be over 3 million years old were found at Koobi Fora in 1967. This area lies within the Sibiloi National Park, and has been declared a prehistoric research site by UNESCO. With so much to offer, Lake Turkana is a wonderful place to be in, at least once in your lifetime. Enjoy a trip to Lake Turkana to explore its exceptional scenic beauty, amazing wildlife and fascinating archaeological treasures on tours to Kenya with Travour.
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