Sibiloi National Park is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. It was created in 1973 by the Kenyan government to protect wildlife and fossil sites. The park covers an area of 1,570 square kilometers (610 square miles) and is known worldwide for its fossils. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 as part of Lake Turkana National Parks.

Sibiloi National Park is found on the rough and rocky shores of Lake Turkana, often called the "cradle of mankind." The park includes important places where archaeologists study the past, such as Koobi Fora. Fossils found there have helped scientists learn more about human evolution than any other place in Africa. The area has a semi-desert environment with open areas surrounded by volcanic landforms, including Mount Sibiloi. At Mount Sibiloi, visitors can see the remains of a petrified forest.

Background

The park is named after Mount Sibiloi, which can be seen from Alia Bay on the southern edge of the area. The Kenya Wildlife Service has its headquarters here, along with camping areas and places for visitors to stay for short periods. There is also the Koobi Fora Museum. To the north, near Koobi Fora Spit, are the facilities of the Koobi Fora Research Center. These areas are available to visitors through guided tours.

The most well-known remains found in the park include fossils of Australopithecus and early Homo species. These fossils have been moved to Nairobi, but fossils of non-human animals are displayed in the museum.