The only “smart” place for parking near Lake Turkana was Lodwar, a bustling capital of Kenya’s arid Turkana County, serving as a vital hub for trade, administration, and culture in northwestern Kenya. It is known for its hot climate, proximity to Lake Turkana, vibrant...
On our way back, we made a stop to refresh at one of the many Turkana fishing villages on the Lake Turkana islands and shores. They are vibrant, yet challenged communities, traditionally nomadic pastoralists who shifted to fishing due to drought, using reed boats and nets for survival...
After a two-day drive, we finally arrived in Lodwar around 11 in the morning, but immediately continued for another hour to Kalokol to catch our boat to visit the lake. After complicated negotiations, we agreed to hire the fishing boat with a 40hp engine for 15,000 KES and jumped in...