Lodwar
KenyaKE
Town in Turkana County, Kenya
Lodwar is the largest town in north-western Kenya, located west of Lake Turkana on the A1 road. The main industries are basket weaving and tourism. The Loima Hills lie to the west. Lodwar is the capital of Turkana County. The town had a population of 82,970 in the 2019 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 82,970
- Coordinates
- 3.120, 35.596
- Timezone
- Africa/Kampala
- Elevation
- 477 m
Overview of Lodwar
Lodwar belongs to Kenya and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 82,970. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Lodwar is strongest on nature, adventure and wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Lodwar
Nature in Lodwar
(3)On the nature side, Lodwar offers Desert, Geological Formations and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Lodwar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Lodwar
(1)For adventure, expect Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lodwar.
Wellness in Lodwar
(1)Lodwar records Farms under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Lodwar is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Lodwar
(1)The other activities shortlist for Lodwar: Fishing. All of it is drawn from Lodwar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Reach Lodwar by regional transport from the nearest hub in Kenya; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Kampala.
Similar destinations
Places near Lodwar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lodwar known for?
- Lodwar, in Kenya, is best known for nature, adventure and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 82,970 residents.
- What can you do in Lodwar?
- Recorded activities in Lodwar include Desert, Geological Formations, Rivers, Off Road Trails and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Lodwar located?
- Lodwar is located in Kenya. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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