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Lake Turkana Collection

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: A series of lava rock pools are situated just off the

A series of lava rock pools are situated just off the southern end of Lake Turkana, northern Kenyas Jade Sea. The colour of the water is caused by extreme alkalinity in which green algae with a high

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Greater flamingos in flight over Lake Turkana

Greater flamingos in flight over Lake Turkana. This Rift Valley lake is a favourite haunt of both greater and lesser flamingos because the blue-green algae upon which they feed grows in the lakes

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana

The Turkana spear-fish in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana. The wooden shaft has a detachable metal tip with a sharp barb, which is secured to the end of a long piece of rope

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: An aerial view of South Island, Lake Turkanas largest island

An aerial view of South Island, Lake Turkanas largest island. Situated in the southern sector of the lake where the water reaches a depth of 374 feet

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Andrews volcano is one of the numerous volcanic craters dotting the volcanic ridge

Andrews volcano is one of the numerous volcanic craters dotting the volcanic ridge, known as The Barrier, that separated the Suguta Valley from Lake Turkana several million years ago

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: The lava barrier that separates the southern end of Lake Turkana from the Suguta Valley

The lava barrier that separates the southern end of Lake Turkana from the Suguta Valley. South Island is in the distance while the extinct volcanic crater, Abil Agituk, is close to the lakeshore

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: An extinct volcanic crater, Abil Agituk, at the southern end of Lake Turkana has a distinctively

An extinct volcanic crater, Abil Agituk, at the southern end of Lake Turkana has a distinctively green crater lake which is fed by underground seepage from the main lake

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: The inhospitable country at the southern end of Lake Turkana

The inhospitable country at the southern end of Lake Turkana. The fresh-looking lava flows came from Telekis Volcano which last erupted about 130 years ago

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Kenya, Lake Turkana, Eliye Sprinjgs

Kenya, Lake Turkana, Eliye Sprinjgs. Before sunrise, Turkana fishermen with traditional wicker baskets prepare to fish for tilapia in the shallow waters of Lake Turkana using lighted faggots to

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Evening light on the south shore of Lake Turkana with

Evening light on the south shore of Lake Turkana with the volcanic cone of Nabuyatom on the lake edge

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Local fishermen risk their lives when they go out on

Local fishermen risk their lives when they go out on Lake Turkana in frail wooden boats powered by sails made from flour sacks and simple wooden paddles

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Fishing guide

Fishing guide, Colin Burch, holds up a 30 lb Nile Perch caught on a lure. Nile perch are the largest freshwater fish accessible to anglers

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: The research centre of Koobi Fora looks out over Lake Turkana

The research centre of Koobi Fora looks out over Lake Turkana. Many important paleontological discoveries have been made in the area, including fossilised hominid remains of Homo erectus

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Flamingos fly over Lake Turkana at sunset

Flamingos fly over Lake Turkana at sunset

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: Lava boulders cover vast tracts of infertile land on

Lava boulders cover vast tracts of infertile land on the eastern side of Lake Turkana. Often referred to as the Jade Sea due to its distinctive colour, Lake Turkana is a true desert lake

Background imageLake Turkana Collection: An aerial view of the southern end of Lake Turkana

An aerial view of the southern end of Lake Turkana, which is named Von H_hnel Bay after the Austrian naval officer who was part of an epic journey of exploration to reach the lake in 1888


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