Sibiloi and Central Island National Parks 
Sibiloi National Park is located on the eastern shores of Lake Turkana. This area known as the 'Cradle of Mankind' has many captivating prehistory, archeological and fossil sites. Although Sibiloi is Kenya's most remote national park, the heritage of the area makes it well worth the visit. The human fossils have been removed but there are three fossil sites that have been enclosed.
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A giant tortoise, over 3 million years old, an ancient crocodile and a big-tusked behemoth, an ancestor to today's elephant, are located within the enclosures.
Over 300 species of bird life have been recorded in Sibiloi National Park, the most diverse collection is found along the shores of Lake Turkana. Water birds and birds of prey include Osprey, African fish eagle, snake eagles and Harriers as well as herons, spoonbills, flamingoes and storks.
The dry landscape offers panoramic views of expansive wilderness and this climate attracts many animals including the oryx, the rare lesser kudu and Grevy's zebra.
Central Island National Park is a scenic island with an extinct volcano that rises out of the middle of Lake Turkana. The three volcanic craters created lakes and there are active sulfur and steam vents. Central Island provides refuge to breeding crocodiles, April to May are the best months to see hatchlings.
Migratory and other bird species are abundant on Central Island, with herons, egrets and storks using the steep cliffs on the north side as their nesting sites.
Over 300 species of bird life have been recorded in Sibiloi National Park, the most diverse collection is found along the shores of Lake Turkana. Water birds and birds of prey include Osprey, African fish eagle, snake eagles and Harriers as well as herons, spoonbills, flamingoes and storks.
The dry landscape offers panoramic views of expansive wilderness and this climate attracts many animals including the oryx, the rare lesser kudu and Grevy's zebra.
Central Island National Park is a scenic island with an extinct volcano that rises out of the middle of Lake Turkana. The three volcanic craters created lakes and there are active sulfur and steam vents. Central Island provides refuge to breeding crocodiles, April to May are the best months to see hatchlings.
Migratory and other bird species are abundant on Central Island, with herons, egrets and storks using the steep cliffs on the north side as their nesting sites.
