Northern Kenya Extensions
An expedition-style addition for travelers who want to see Kenya's remote north, not just its classic circuit.
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Lake Turkana
The Jade Sea, at the Edge of Everything
The world's largest permanent desert lake, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its volcanic landscape and its fossil record of early human history. This is expedition-style travel into remote northern Kenya, not a conventional game drive.
Best Suited ForPrivate Safaris
What You'll See
Who Lives Here
Nile Crocodile
Home to the world's largest breeding colony of Nile crocodile.
Hippo
Present in the lake's waters alongside the crocodile population.
Reticulated Giraffe
Found in the surrounding desert scrub, alongside Grevy's zebra.
Birdlife
Over 350 recorded species, including migratory waterfowl.
The Landscape
Ground That Shapes the Light
A volcanic, desert-fringed lake known as the Jade Sea for the striking colour of its water, ringed by petrified forest, lava fields, and some of the starkest scenery in East Africa.
Best Season
October to February
Temperatures are more manageable for the journey during these months; this remains hot, remote travel year-round.
Weather
What to Pack For
- Hot & Dry
- Year-round
- 25–38°C
- Consistently hot and arid, with little seasonal variation.
- Windy Season
- Jun – Sep
- 24–36°C
- Strong Rift Valley winds pick up across the lake.
Find Your Bearings
Lake Turkana on the Map
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