Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana

swimming in the largest desert lake and observing the crocodiles in nature

Location: 

Lake Turkana

Duration: 

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Personal highlights

  1. Lake Turkana: world largest permanent desert lake, bordering to Ethiopiainfo-icon
  2. South Island: national park also known as "the isle of mystery" covered in volcanic ash
  3. Crocodiles: riding a small boat across the lake to observe them from a safe distance
  4. Holy Shrine: visiting a small island and learn about the gods of the El Molo tribe
  5. UNESCO: breeding grounds for crocodiles, hippopotamus and a venomous snakes

Image sources

  1. Lookout at South Island
  2. Shoreline at South Island
  3. Enjoying the cool water
  4. Shoreline from the air
  5. Selfmade fisherboat

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