SIBILOI NATIONAL PARK(cradle of mankind)

Sibiloi National Park (Cradle of mankind) lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. Established in 1973 by the government of Kenya for the protection of wildlife and palaeontological sites there, it covers 1570 km² and is internationally known for its fossils. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 as a part of Lake Turkana National Parks.

The park was named for Mount Sibiloi in view at Alia Bay on the south perimeter. There also is located the park headquarters of the Kenya Wildlife Service, the administering authority; camping and short-stay facilities for visitors; and the Koobi Fora Museum. Koobi Fora Spit with the facilities of the Koobi Fora research Center are to the north, but are accessible through guided tours.The most famous remains from the park are the Australopithecus and early homo fossils. These have been removed to Nairobi, but fossil non-humanoids are on display in the museum.

The park is located 800 km north of Nairobi.

The major attractions at the park are; Petrified forests,lots of crocodiles,amazing birdlife, and the origin of man.

• The wildlife at this park consist of; Zebra, Grant’s gazelle, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, topi, greater kudu, hippo, lion, cheetah, leopard, striped hyena and silver-backed jackal, the Lake Turkana also houses the worlds Largest crocodile.

The following are places you can seek accommodation while at the park or outside the park.

Ø  Camping is possible with public campsites at koodi Fora Campsite and the Turkana campsite. There is also the Sunset Strip Camp.

Ø  There is a guesthouse namely the AlliaBay guesthouse that offers a fully furnished guesthouse inside and outside.

Ø  For in park services there is Lobolo Tented Camp and Oasis Lodge.