Lodwar is the administrative centre of Turkana County, in the northwest of Kenya. It is a place to go for a visit that is about the region itself: its role as the seat of county government, and the arid landscape that surrounds the town.
What to expect
As the county's administrative centre, Lodwar is where regional government is based, so the town has a practical, working character rather than the feel of a tourist resort. Visitors tend to come here to see the county capital and to understand the context of northwestern Kenya.
Getting a sense of the area
The town sits in a dry, open setting in northwestern Kenya, and the surrounding country shapes much of what a trip here involves. A visit suits travellers who are interested in the wider region and who are happy to plan their time around a destination that is more about exploring its setting than moving between set attractions.
- Type of visit: a regional and administrative centre, best approached with curiosity about Turkana County.
- Location: East Africa, Kenya, in the northwest of the country.
- Best suited to: travellers who want to see the region beyond the more commonly visited parts of Kenya.
For details on current conditions, transport and places to stay, check with local sources before you travel, as these are not covered here.