Kenya safaris to Central island National Park- Lake Turkana and wildlife tours in Kenya.

Kenya safaris to Central Island National Park, often known as “The Gem of Lake Turkana”. Emerging strikingly from blue-green waters of the biggest permanent desert lake in the world is Kenya, Lake Turkana the center island is composed of three active volcanoes that belch sulphur smoke and steam.

Wildlife inside Central Island National Park.
Huge breeding grounds for the most concentrated Nile crocodiles are three crater lakes: Crocodile Lake, flamingo lake, Tilapia Lake.

Where inside the national park of central islands should one stay?

Visitors may experience the wonderfully eerie view of the lake’s dazzling waves washing up onto a black lava beach from Central Island’s campground as the moon rises over the menacingly smocking scene.

Birds of  Central Islands National Park.

Grey heron, Goliath heron, African skimmers, Egyptian geese, great egrets, less egrets, sacred ibis, osprey, swallow tailed kites among others are among the over 350 species found in the central island national park. Over 84 are water birds. Others are migratory residents.

Activities on Kenya safaris to central island national park
For visitors in Kenya, the about 5 sq/kms region of central island national park offers fascinating adventure experience. The park has sites of archeology and paleontology.

Birdwatching.

Over 350 species call the park home; 48 of them are aquatic birds, while others are migratory birds.

boat excursions.

Boat tours from Kalokol park entrance are provided; they may be rather fulfilling for seeing aquatic life including water birds.

tenting.

Visitors of adventures camping on Central Island have a campground where they may take in the strikingly eerie view of the brilliant lake waves washing up onto a black lava beach as the moon rises over the menacingly smocking.

Lead guided nature hikes.

Hikes to the highest summit of the islands offer overshive vistas of lakes and landscape, birds and exquisite butter bugs.

excursions to fish.

Since the lake hosts more than 50 kinds of fish, anglers may plan guided fishing expeditions on it.

How one arrives in the national park on central islands?
Over Road.

Although 4×4 safari vehicles may cover the 540 km route from Nairobi to Lake Turkana in 7 to 8 hours, it is preferable to plan this journey in two days.

By Air.

Clients may fly to the adjacent Wilson airport from which to either Loyengalini or Lodwar.

Where on Kenya safaris to Central Island National Park should one stay?

Although there are no lodging facilities in Central Island National Park, Adventure camping visitors have a campsite where they may take in the strikingly eerie view of the luminous lake waters washing up onto a black lava beach while the moon rises over the menacingly smoking.

Ideal visiting time for Central Forest National Park.

June and July are the finest times to visit Central Island National Park as the temperatures in these months are somewhat milder. It is very hot and somewhat dry from December through March. Visitors should bring plenty of food and drinking water.