Take the morning flight from Nairobi to Lodwar. Upon arrival at the airfield, you will be met by our representative and drive directly to Eliye Springs on the shores of Lake Turkana. The largest desert lake in the world is considered the cradle of mankind because archaeologists discovered some of the most spectacular and ancient hominid remains in the region. At the Eliye Springs Resort, you will find the Boma, a hotel banda, which is modelled after the traditional straw huts of the Turkana people, the local tribe. Enjoy the first hours at the beach. In the late afternoon, visit the nearby fishing village of Longelech and learn how the Turkana operate traditional "shore" -fishing, and river fishing. The fishermen prepare freshly caught fish on request at the beach.
After breakfast, depart by jeep to the north side of the lake. On the sand slopes, you will travel through nomadic lands to Kalokol, the centre for the Turkana fishermen on the lake. In the bay of Kalokol, Nile perches and tilapias spawn. The locals will take you through one of the traditional villages of Turkana. Visit an authentic boma and learn how the Turkana make their diverse body jewellery and experience the way of life of this nomadic tribe. In Nariokotome visit the old Spanish mission station with its gardens and plants. The place, however, gained its fame due to paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, whose team discovered the almost complete skeleton of a 1.6-million-year-old prehistoric species Homo erectus in the Nariokotome River here in 1984. The bone remnants came from a boy about nine years old. Visit the monument with the replica of the Turkana boy and visit the excavation site.
In the middle of Lake Turkana there are three islands of volcanic origin. After breakfast, take a motorboat across to Central Island which is designated as a National Park and therefore is a protected area. There are three crater lakes on the island "Crocodile Lake", "Flamingo Lake" and "Tilapia Lake" these are the most important breeding grounds of the Crocodylus niloticus - the Nile Crocodile. Take a walk between the crater lakes and discover the island. In the evening as the sun goes down head back to Eliye Springs. Optional: For nature lovers - In the evening stay at the beach of Central Island under the stars in a star bed (simple mattress with mosquito net).
Optional: breakfast on the beach of Central Island and accompany your guide on a bird watching tour on the island. Later, the motorboat will take you back to Eliye Springs, where you will spend the day at the beach.
Optional: You may spend your day relaxing at the beach. In the evening, the resort organizes a "Turkana Night". Dances, songs at the campfire, the Turkana mingle with the guests at the fire. Traditionally, a goat is slaughtered, and a BBQ is served at the fire.
After breakfast, drive to the beach for your boat transfer to the Eastern shores of the lake. Upon arrival you will explore the settlement and the surrounding area in Moite. In addition to the Turkana tribe, the El Molo, one of Kenya's smallest and rare ethnic groups can also be found in this area, they are exclusively traditional fishermen who live off fishing the lake. Then visit - if possible - the sacred shrine of El Molo, the palm tree Nasai outside Moites
On the last day, you can enjoy the beach, lake and sun. On request, guests can enjoy a massage at the resort or a fishing trip. In the afternoon you will go to the last highlight of your trip - a boat trip on the lake to admire the spectacular sunset while enjoying a Sundowner drink.
Transfer back to Lodwar for your flight to Nairobi. Transfer from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International for your flight back home.
