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Overview
Lake Turkana National Parks is a group of three national parks situated around Lake Turkana in Kenya. It was recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reasons behind the park's significance incorporate its utilization as a place to pause for migratory birds, and as a favourable place for the Nile crocodile, hippopotamus, and snakes. It likewise contains fossils in the Koobi Fora deposits which are extraordinary in the world. Lake Turkana National Parks comprise Sibiloi National Park and two islands on Lake Turkana (Central Island and South Island).
Pros & Cons
- Very remote destination and fewer crowds
- Beautiful lake and desert scenery
- Breeding ground for crocodiles and hippos
- Beautiful birding experience with many waterbirds, including flocks of flamingos
- Boat trips are available
- Home of many tribal people
- Paleontological sites in Sibiloi National Park
- Only basic accommodation and campsites are available
- Very hot and dry climate
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Wildlife & Animals
Lake Turkana National Park ensures the wildlife nearby, including some north Kenyan specials, for example, Reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, lesser kudu, gerenuk and Grevy's zebra. Lion, leopard and cheetah are available, yet entirely infrequently seen.
Wildlife Highlights
Lake Turkana isn't actually a wildlife objective, however, it's renowned for its crocodiles and bird colonies. Up to an expected 120,000, Nile crocodiles breed on Central Island, which can be visited by boat.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Lake Turkana National Park can be visited consistently, yet wildlife viewing may be more troublesome in April & May during the wet season. During this time, rain may meddle with your game drives and the grass will be in general extremely high making animal spotting more troublesome.
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Birds
Lake Turkana National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and expanded in 2001. Reasons for the park's importance include its use as a stopping point for migratory birds.
Best Time for Birding
Lake Turkana is a bird-watching utopia and produces good birding year-round. Birdwatching is excellent because numerous uncommon, dry-country specials are here constantly. The birding possibly improves when the migratory birds check-in from November to April. The short and long rains peak during November and April, so remember that when arranging your outing.
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Best Time to Visit – Lake Turkana NP
Lake Turkana National Park can be visited consistently, yet wildlife viewing may be more troublesome in April & May during the wet season. During this time, rain may meddle with your game drives and the grass will be in general extremely high making animal spotting more troublesome.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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