The Lake is the most saline lake in East Africa and the largest desert lake in the world, surrounded by an arid, seemingly extraterrestrial landscape that is often devoid of life. The long body of ...

This story appears in the August 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. On a hot spring morning, Galte Nyemeto stood by the shore of Lake Turkana scanning for crocodiles. The water was ...

Priority Africa emphasizes education ... are launching a new programme to support sustainable livelihoods along the lake’s shores. Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake, holds much promise for ...

By doing so, we can create a sustainable future for Lake Turkana and its people. Louise HaxthausenDirector of UNESCO’s Regional Office for Eastern Africa This starts with ensuring the lake remains ...