Situated in the spectacular Kenyan Rift Valley, Lake Turkana is the most saline of Africa’s large lakes. Lake Turkana is a massive inland sea in Kenya’s rugged and harsh northern frontier. It is the world’s largest desert lake and is home to the world’s largest crocodile population. This vast body of bright turquoise water is known as the Jade Sea and its inhospitable surrounds have kept it as one of Kenya’s most remote areas. Visitors can explore the surrounding Lake Turkana National Parks consisting of three national parks which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This area is also known as an important stopover for migratory birds as well as a breeding area for hippo, snakes and the Nile crocodile.
