Flying to Lake Turkana – Eliye Beach, the world’s largest permanent desert lake, largest alkaline lake, sand dunes, boat rides, beaches, Central Island national park, prehistoric and archaeological site.
Program
Day 1:
Arrive at Wilson airport for your flight to Lodwar. The flight takes about two hours where you will be met by your transfer vehicle to Eliye Beach Resort. The drive takes about one and half hours {1½hrs} to cover 80km. On arrival, a glass of juice will welcome. Stroll around to discover the adjacent shores or take a warm swim. Enjoy sunset and stargazing. Dinner and overnight in the resort.
Day 2:
Capture one of the memorable wonderful sunrise over the lake. Breakfast will be served at your own timing. As soon as the lake calms down, you will board a speedboat with your picnic lunch and a lot of drinking water to the magical Central Island national park. This normally takes about one and a half hours {1½hrs}.
You explore the lakes within the lake on the island. These are the breeding zones as the name suggests. The first stop should be Flamingo Lake. Hike the sand-filled track to the rim of the crater lake. Optional descend to the green-coloured lake for a closer view. Back to the speedboat and head to Crocodile Lake and finally to Tilapia Lake. Navigate back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
Breakfast will be served. Depending on the timing of your flight some beach activities can be planned accordingly. Transfer to Lodwar airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.
Featuring:
Return air ticket {Nairobi-Lodwar-Nairobi}
Transfer jeep to and fro Eliye Beach Resort
Accommodation on full board basis {F/B}
Luxury for 3 days and 2nights, Candlelit dinner,
Sundowner over the lake {champagne and bitings}
Park fees for Central Island national park
Boat ride to and fro to Central Island