This small (5km) volcanic island is about 10km offshore from Ferguson’s Gulf. It has three vents, two of which have formed freshwater and soda crater lakes.  The park is within Lake Turkana. Central Island is only 5 km2. Central Island has three scenic crater lakes i.e. Crocodile, Flamingo and Tilapia.

Getting to island National Park.
By Road:
Central Island National Park is 800 kilometres from Nairobi to Lake Turkana, then take a boat from Sibiloi National Park or from Lodwar. Access from Nairobi is by the main Nairobi-Moyale road or from Maralal to Loiengalani through Baragoi and South Horr

By Air:
There are 2 airstrips at Sibiloi

Major attractions in Central Island National Park.
The Flamingo Crater has superb birdlife –up to 20,000 lesser flamingos cover the lake at certain times of year while goliath and grey herons and Eurasian spoonbills can be seen nesting on the cliffs. Crocodiles inhabit crocodile lake and large water turtles may also be seen on the island, but they are severely threatened by poaching. Active Volcano.
                                 
Accommodation options in Central Island National Park.
It is possible to camp on central Island but there are no facilities available so you’ll need to be self-sufficient.

Best time to visit Central Island National Park.
All Year Round.