Into the Jade Sea: A Wild Safari to Remote Lake Turkana
Some adventures take you off the beaten path. Others take you beyond it altogether. The Lake Turkana Safari is not your typical wildlife tour — it’s a raw, soul-stirring expedition into Kenya’s far north, where desert winds whisper ancient secrets, and the shimmering waters of the Jade Sea stretch into the horizon like a mirage come to life.
Your journey begins with a sense of mystery and anticipation, heading into the arid lands of the Northern Frontier. As the roads get dustier and the skies wider, the landscapes begin to tell stories — of nomadic tribes, volcanic lands, and ancient civilizations. The vast openness of the Chalbi Desert surrounds you like an ocean of sand, and then, suddenly, you arrive at Lake Turkana — Africa’s largest desert lake and one of its most remote wonders.
Turkana is hauntingly beautiful. The lake’s jade-green waters contrast with the dark volcanic rocks, creating scenes that feel like another planet. You’ll visit the El Molo people, one of Kenya’s smallest and most unique tribes, and witness a way of life that has endured despite the elements. Explore Central Island — a surreal volcanic island with crater lakes that bubble with geothermal energy — and watch crocodiles bask on black lava shores while flamingos tiptoe through mineral-rich waters.
At night, the desert sky becomes your canvas. With no city lights for hundreds of kilometers, the stars explode above you in a spectacle of clarity and silence.
This is a safari for the true explorer — for those who seek stories few others have heard and places few have ever seen. Lake Turkana is wild, remote, and unforgettable. A place where you don’t just travel — you transform.
For this specific tour, Dinner and over-night stay on full board accommodation arrangements will be at the below resort.
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LOBOLO CAMP. The camp has 8 tents with ensuite tiled toilette and shower area that were designed to give maximum view of the lake and far horizon, maximum breeze and comfort. The tents are elevated to give a vantage view level and are well sealed against insects or any unwelcome intruder.
