Lake Turkana (/ tɜːrˈkɑːnə, - ˈkæn -/) is a saline lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley, in northern Kenya, the far northern end crosses into Ethiopia. [2] It is the world's largest permanent desert lake …

Nov 18, 2025 · Lake Turkana, fourth largest of the eastern African lakes. It lies mainly in northern Kenya, with its northern end stretching into Ethiopia. The lake lies in the eastern arm of …

Feb 2, 2021 · Surrounded by arid and barren land in east Africa, Lake Turkana is the largest permanent desert lake in the world. It is sometimes referred to as the Jade Sea due to its …

Aug 16, 2025 · Lake Turkana is one of the world’s natural wonders, which lies at Kenya’s far Northern border. The lake is located in the Kenyan Rift Valley, and it’s the world’s largest …

Aug 28, 2021 · Lake Turkana, also known as Lake Rudolf or Jade Sea, is a vast, shallow lake located in the arid part of northern Kenya, with its northern end extending into Ethiopia.

Lake Turkana is located in the Kenyan rift valley, bordered to the North by Ethiopia, and it is the world’s largest alkaline and permanent desert lake. With a surface area of 6,405 km2, the lake …

Water balance and lake fisheries are highly sensitive to rainfall and drought, which is expected to worsen with climate change Ecosystem services of Lake Turkana are threatened by habitat …

The three Lake Turkana National Parks (Sibiloi, Central and Southern Islands) are a stopover for migrant waterfowl and are major breeding grounds for the Nile crocodile and provide an …

May 21, 2025 · Explore Lake Turkana, the ‘Jade Sea’ of Kenya. Discover its unique culture, wildlife, and stunning landscapes in this ultimate travel guide.

Lake Turkana, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is the largest alkaline lake in the world, and the largest lake of any kind in a desert. The area is inhospitable, but eerily beautiful, and the lake’s …