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Sources thermales de l'Île Centrale (Lac Turkana)

E461, Kenya
Sources thermales de l'Île Centrale (Lac Turkana)
Location
E461, Kenya
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
39 °C
pH
8.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
39 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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The Central Island Hot Springs are a remarkable geological feature of Central Island in Lake Turkana, Kenya's largest lake and the world's largest permanent desert lake, where chloride-rich thermal springs associated with active volcanic craters emerge in one of Africa's most remote and dramatic landscapes. The island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Lake Turkana National Parks, hosts three volcanic craters — one of which contains a small lake with thermal springs — alongside one of the world's largest Nile crocodile populations. Access by boat across the famously turbulent jade-green waters of Lake Turkana makes Central Island Hot Springs among Africa's most challenging and rewarding geothermal destinations.

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Novembre|Décembre|Janvier|Février|Mars.