TURKANA FESTIVAL

Day 01 (25th May 2015): Arrival in Nairobi Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and safari driver guide. If you wish to change money into the local currency it would be advisable if you do it while at the airport. Your driver / guide will then transfer you to your town hotel.  Dinner on own arrangement. Overnight at The Eka Hotel – Bed & Breakfast basis

Samburu

Day 03 (27th May 2015): Full day in Samburu Game Reserve Full day in Samburu Game Reserve with unlimited game drives. You may choose to go out for a morning game drive and return for breakfast to your camp. If you would like to have another game drive after breakfast pls. inform your guide and he will be happy to oblige. Most animals rest during the hot lunch hour and ideally you will see most game again in the afternoon. The landscape is stunning and with a bit of luck you may see Elephants in the mighty Ewaso Nyiro River, a beautiful sight. Meals and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge – Full board basis

Samburu

Day 5 (29th May 2014): Marsabit / Loiyangalani – Approx. 6 Hrs drive Early morning departure for Loiyangalani with packed lunch / bites purchased to arrive late afternoon. The Lake Turkana Festival will be the highlight of your safari ….this being the first day of the festival you will find most of the tribal groups in their early stages of preparations.  The event features unique performances and cultural traditions of at least twelve ethnic communities which live in Marsabit County: El Molo, Rendille, Samburu, Turkana, Dassanatch, Gabra, Burji, Borana, Konso, Sakuye, Garee,and Waata. The presentation of the customs and living conditions of the twelve tribes, their spectacular traditional costumes, arts and crafts, dances and music is a unique and fascinating experience – in particular in light of the stunning geographical characteristics and the limited general knowledge about the Lake Turkana and Marsabit County. Dinner and overnight at Palm Shade Camp – Full board basis

Day 08 (01st June 2015): Loiyangalani / Maralal (Approx. 7 Hrs drive) After breakfast depart for Maralal with packed lunches to arrive late afternoon. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in this remote town. Dinner and overnight at Ngari Hill Guest House – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Day 10 (03rd June 2015): Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo  Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore. Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya. The coxswaine may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle. Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff – Full board basis

Nairobi

Day 12 (05th June 2015): Drive back to Nairobi & Outbound departure                                                                                     Your last morning game drive and breakfast. Freshen up and check-out from your lodge rooms. At approx. 1000 Hrs begin your drive back to Nairobi arriving by 1300 Hrs. A farewell lunch is planned for you all at the Pampa Grill that gives you a chance to recap on your just concluded safari and say last goodbyes to the friends you will have made.  Thereafter drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your outbound flights.