Sibiloi National Park
Cradle of Mankind – Garden of Eden
Sibiloi National Park covers 1,579 square km of wilderness scenic landscape on the shores of Lake Turkana. The park was partially established through the initative of National Museums of Kenya to protect uniquw prehistoric and archeological sites some of which are linked to the orgin of man. The fossils include a crocodile euthecodon brumpti, giant tortile, petusios brodleyi, elephant elephas brodleyi, elephant elephas recki and the petrified forest. The terrain is lake shore, dry semi desert bush and near desert country. The park is waterless apart from the alkaline waters of the lake Turkana.
Location: Lake Turkana, Marsabit District, Eastern Province
Distance from Nairobi: 800 Km
Size: 1,579 square KM
Climatic conditions: Hot and arid
Major attractions: Orgins of Man: Koobi Fora, Mueseum and Research Base, thousands of fossils including giant tortoises, Behemoth, 45ft long crocodile, Lake Turkana Scenery, shoreline, game viewing
Wildlife: Birdwatching: More then 350 recorded species including flamingo, pelican and duck
Hippo, crocodile, Zebra, Grant´s Gazelle, reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Topi, Greater Kudu, Lion, Cheetah,
Leopard among other species.
The worlkd´s largest Nile crocodile population breeds on Lake Turkana´s Central Island.
Acess:
Road: The lake is a three day drive from Nairobi via Marsabit and North Horr, or Maralal and South Horr.
Alernatively travel by road from Nairobi to Kalokol on the lake´s western shores, via Kitale and Lodwar.
From Kalokol boat hire services are avilable across the lake to Allia Bay.
Air: There are two all-weather airstrips
Accomodation:
Lodges and tented Camps: Oasis Lodge; Lobolo Tented Camp
Bandas: KWS self catering accomodtaion: Allia Bay Guesthouse
Campsites: Turkana Campsite; Sunset Strip Camp
Best time to visit: All year round
Activities: Game viewing, bird watching, camping
