Lokichogio between mountains and wide plains

Lokichogio lies in a broad valley between the Songot Mountains to the south and the Mogilia Range to the north. The Mogilia Range rises immediately behind the town; at the same time, the border with South Sudan is nearby. The valley, mountain ranges and nearby open landscape provide clear points of reference for travellers who want to include nature and outdoor activities in their choice of location.

Hiking in the Mogilia Range

The Mogilia Range offers numerous hiking opportunities and beautiful views. For travel planning, it represents hiking and scenery, while the Loitikipi Plains offer a different landscape: open, largely flat terrain and wildlife. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can tailor your stay to whichever of these experiences interests you more.

The Loitikipi Plains: open spaces, plants and wildlife

The Loitikipi Plains are largely flat. Scattered anthills and the silhouettes of cattle and their herders break up the open landscape. The most striking plant on the plains is a succulent euphorbia. Together with the lush grasslands that attract numerous wild animals, this creates a different scene from the mountain foothills.

Wild animals migrate seasonally between the Loitikipi Plains, South Sudan, Ethiopia and northern Uganda. This movement connects the plain with a transboundary landscape; the plains are therefore not only a place of open spaces, but also part of a wider seasonal natural cycle.

On the outskirts of town and along the Northern Circuit route

On the outskirts of Lokichogio, a dam attracts numerous herders with their thirsty animals. This scene adds a tangible connection to life around the town to the open landscape of the plains.

Day 3 of the Northern Circuit route runs from Lokichogio to the Loitikipi Plains and back. The route is 90 km long and runs over gravel and black, clay-rich soil. This makes for a different kind of excursion from the hiking opportunities in the Mogilia Range: here, the plains are part of a longer round trip, while the range is known for hiking and views.

Getting there and finding your way around Turkana County

Lokichogio can be reached from Nairobi by private charter flight. As access information may change, confirm your connection with a provider before travelling. In Turkana County, scheduled flights from Nairobi or Eldoret serve Lodwar, the county capital, as well as Lokichar-Kapese in the south of the county.

Matatus serve the roads from Lodwar to Lokichogio and Kalokol. Check the connection for your travel dates before planning your journey.

Lokichogio within the wider destination of Turkana County

The wider points of interest in Turkana County can also help with your travel planning. The county administration describes Lake Turkana as the world's largest alkaline desert lake. The Lake Turkana National Parks in Turkana County include Sibiloi National Park, South Island National Park and Central Island National Park; the county administration describes them collectively as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation is available in Lokichogio, Eliye Springs, Kalokol and Lodwar. When looking for a holiday rental in Lokichogio, the hiking opportunities in the Mogilia Range, the landscape of the Loitikipi Plains and the Northern Circuit stage described above may help you decide. This lets you choose where to stay based on the landscapes and experiences that interest you most.

Discover more destinations: Eliye, Lodwar.

See the wider travel overview: Turkana County.