Lake Turkana Safari Planning Guide: Crocodiles, Desert Wildlife and Birding

If you're a birding enthusiast, then you know that Africa is a paradise for birdwatching. Lake Turkana adds an extra dimension, pairing shoreline crocodile sightings with desert wildlife and some of the region’s most important bird activity.

This guide walks you through how to plan your safari around Lake Turkana’s habitats and seasons, with practical help on access routes from Nairobi, where to start, and when to target nesting birds and crocodile basking.