Central Island National Park Kenya Wildlife Service, Trending Kenya Safaris to Central Island Park. The central island is a re-known UNESCO world heritage located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya, the most saline of great lakes and the largest ever green water –permanent desert lake in the world.

This volcanic island is 800km from Nairobi and 5km², it is comprised of three (3) active volcanoes and each of them houses a Crater Lake, making the Central Island a sole destination in the world where you can encounter three lakes in a lake. They include; Tilapia Lake, flamingo lake and Crocodile Lake. All these lakes shelter a big number of animals they are named after.

Exploring the Central Island National Park is one of the memorable adventurous encounters one can ever have in Africa and Kenya in particular. The Central Island National park is one of the three (3) National parks resting on Lake Turkana.

This triple volcano is a popular housing ground for the big colonies of crocodiles, water birds and endemic fish species. There is limited vegetation but with some seasonal thick grass and bushes where birds dig their nests beneath the foliage.

The remoteness of this Island could probably be the reason as to why most tourists under look at it as one of the most colorful destinations that would fit your expectations, the ecosystem of this National Park is purely virgin and endowed with fine attractions, when visited would guarantee one’s appreciation of nature and would also give you an imaginative print of the ancient world where Adam and Eve lived.

There are completely no roads neither vehicles on this Island, its better be said this destination is suitable for mobile and adventurous visitors who will be rewarded with great outstanding views on this planet.

Accommodation in Central Island National Park

Accommodation is limited in the park, however real explorers and typical adventurers can spend a night at the camp, it’s beyond reality than a folk talk to watch the sun set and the moon rise over the black volcanic beaches of the Central Island. Do up your mind here! Accommodation on the mainland is available, and the closest place to stay; Eliye Springs Resort will be at your service.

What to See & Do in Central Island National Park

Crocodile Watching

The Central Island is perhaps the most popular natural habitat for Crocodiles world over. These reptiles have lived on this Island more than 130million years back even before man! In fact, one would think they are a farm being taken care of because of the massive numbers that exist at the Island. A visit to the Central Island means an automatic exploration of the giant and titanic crocodiles spread over the water banks!

Bird Watching  

The Central Island National Park houses numerous bird species of about 84 species of water birds and 34 European species which come back home to rest especially in the months of March and May. Some of the birds that breed here include the Goliath heron, and African skimmer, African open-billed stork, Duck, Gulls, Egyptian geese, little and great white egrets, pelicans, sacred Ibis, Spur wing plovers, black winged stilts and flamingos.

Hiking

Despite the whole Island being at the higher altitude, a hike to the top of Flamingo crater lake is second to none! Feed your eyes with greater astonishing views in Africa while here, glance the cliffs and the ever green waters of the salty lake decorated with the wonderful pink Flamingos and other bird species whistling songs that will tickle your lips to laughter.

Accessibility to Central Island National Park

One can choose the quite adventurous way to travel by road, reaching there will cost you two days experiencing remarkable sceneries in a naturally conserved environment. Alternatively, you can fly to one of the two airstrips near Lake Turkana and then cruise to the island by boat.