Nabiyotum Crater
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Nabiyotum Crater - The magical Crater of Lake Turkana
The Nabuyatom Crater is an amazing geological wonder in Lake Turkana. It is a caldera that was formed after a volcano collapsed. This beautiful crater is in the middle of the largest desert lake, Lake Turkana, and is one of the best tourist sites worth seeing on your Safari in Kenya. Undeniably, it is a spectacular landform that shows one of the many wonders of Mother Nature.
Therefore, planning a trip to this area isn’t for the weak-hearted; nevertheless, the rewards are fantastic. Lake Turkana, in which this crater is found, lies within the Rift Valley. This lake is the fourth largest salt lake in the world, coming after Lake Van, the Caspian Sea, and Issyk-Kul.
The rift valley floor offers habitat to various bird species and wild animals, including buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras in addition to a large number of giant crocodiles. Additionally, the rocky lake shores of Turkana offer shelter to scorpions and different types of snakes; therefore, you should wander around the shores with caution.
The Rift Valley region of Africa is commonly referred to as “the cradle of mankind”. Unfortunately, very few people have taken time off to explore it or even visit the crater on a Kenya Safari, maybe because of the challenging means of accessing it or because of its isolated location.
For those who think they have explored the entire Africa and enjoyed all the adventurous activities the continent has to offer, this is a unique and amazing place to visit that will certainly reward you with an exceptional experience.
Nabiyotum crater is a marvel. It stands at a height of only 582m/1 909ft a.s.l.
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Nabiyotum is the most famous and beautiful crater in Kenya. It is located next to another prominent landmark, the largest alkaline lake in the world, of Turkana. One of the main characteristics of the crater is the incomparable view. It looks like a huge funnel with very steep and high slopes.
The crater is almost surrounded by a strange alkaline lake. This landscape is simply peculiar. The travelers, who want to see these natural wonders with their own eyes, are to prepare themselves for the long and dangerous adventure. The lake and crater are located almost 70 kilometers from the nearest town, Lodvar.
Such a distance may seem slight to experienced tourists. The road, however, extends through very complicated and dangerous places. The wild animals are the main danger to the tourists, so it is recommended to go to the crater only accompanied by the ranger. The crater was relatively recently discovered, in 1888.
The scientists have determined that the crater is of volcanic origin. The curiously regular geological form is one of the main features of the crater. The tourists, who are not afraid of the long journey through the Kenyan desert, can see two distinctive natural sights of the world.
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Where is Nabiyotum Crater Located on Map?
Location and Nabiyotum crater on map - How to get to Nabiyotum Crater
Nabiyotum Crater is situated in Turkana County, near the town of Kalokol, approximately 750 kilometres north of Nairobi. Its is 2 Hours flight from Nairobi, 1 Hour Flight from Samburu and 20 Minutes flight from Turkana.
By road, you will drive 750km from Nairobi to Lodwar. Biggest town in Turkana County. From Lodwar, you can either take a 4×4 vehicle for a bumpy but scenic drive to Kalokol or opt for a more comfortable, albeit expensive, helicopter ride directly to the crater.
The correct coodinates to Nabiyotum Crater in Turkana is Longitude 2.4172254799754804 N, Latitude 36.62191042390567 S.
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