Lake Turkana

The Jade Sea — the world's largest desert lake in Kenya's wild north.

Lake Turkana is a turquoise inland sea in the middle of an ochre desert. It’s the world’s largest desert lake, a UNESCO site, and home to the Turkana, Samburu, El Molo and Rendille peoples.

Expeditions cross volcanic landscapes, visit Sibiloi National Park (the “Cradle of Mankind”), Central Island’s crocodile-filled crater lakes, and remote tribal villages along the lake shore. One of the great overland adventures left on Earth.

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Highlights
Jade-coloured desert lake
Sibiloi "Cradle of Mankind"
Central Island crocodile crater
Turkana cultural encounters
Best time to visit

June – September

Trips in Lake Turkana

Cycling

Every Saturday — Hell’s Gate Climb, Cycle & Gorge Trek

Jul 18, 2026 Hell's Gate National Park

1 Day

Depart Nairobi (optional shuttle pick-up)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya 4-Day Sirimon–Sirimon Hut Hike

4 Days / 3 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel pickup)

Hiking

Mt. Kenya Full-Moon 5-Day Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse

5 Days / 4 Nights Nairobi (hotel pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Hiking

Mount Longonot Day Hike & Lake Naivasha Add-on

1 Day (12 hours) Nairobi (central pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi

Safari

Maasai Mara 3-Day Great Migration Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup) Certified guides

1 Day

Nairobi (hotel or airport pickup)

Rock Climbing

Hell’s Gate Saturday Climb, Cycle & Gorge Adventure

1 Day (08:30–16:30) Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate) Certified guides

1 Day

Hell's Gate National Park (Elsa Gate)