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Oasis Lodge
Lake Turkana
A long-running fishing lodge with simple rooms and pools fed by a hot spring.
Desert · No. 18 in Kenya
Boutique hotels in Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana is the world's largest desert lake, a jade sea in Kenya's remote north surrounded by volcanoes and lava fields.
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Where to stay in Lake Turkana
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Palm Shade Camp
Lake Turkana
A simple camp of thatched bandas and tents in Loiyangalani, considered the best base in the area.
Lake Turkana stretches for about 180 miles through the deserts of northern Kenya. Known as the Jade Sea for its color, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its volcanic islands, its crocodiles and the fossil beds at Koobi Fora, where key discoveries about human origins were made. The town of Loiyangalani, on the eastern shore, is home to the El Molo, Samburu, Rendille and Turkana peoples.
Where to stay
Accommodation is basic: simple camps and lodges in Loiyangalani. Most visitors come on an organized expedition or a charter flight.
Good to know
Allow two days to drive from Nairobi. The region is hot and remote; check official travel advice before going.
Good to know
Questions about Lake Turkana
How many boutique hotels are there in Lake Turkana?
We list 2 boutique hotels in Lake Turkana, including Oasis Lodge and Palm Shade Camp.
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