Explore the North of Kenya
7 DAYS: EXPLORE NORTH KENYA
$2400-3700 USD
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Safari summary
Explore the North, the most unexploited travel destination in Kenya, the untouched rich culture, the largest desert we have in east Africa, The cradle of mankind, Jade sea is also known as Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake. This trip will bring out the beauty of the north and interactions with the amazing tribes of the north that include Samburu, Marsabit, Turkana, Chalbi Desert is the hottest and most arid region in Kenya. It has towering sand dunes and volcanic mountains.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Camelback safari
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi - Samburu National Park
Samburu
Morning picks up from your hotel in the city center - Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via shoulder of Mount Kenya to Samburu Game reserve for lunch. Afternoon game drive. The highlights of Samburu game reserve are the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Lodge/camp.
Samburu - Marsabit
After breakfast, we head north along the Trans Africa highway to Marsabit an extinct Volcano heavily forested on the upper slopes. Set up camp and visit the lodge inside the National Park sees elephants buffalo, greater Kudu among others as the lodge is perched on the edge of the water-filled crater. Thick forest hampers deeper penetration and viewing so we don’t penetrate further. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
Marsabit - Chalbi Desert
Visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater and later come back into the desert and lava flows. Camp at Kalacha, which is a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi desert. Dinner and overnight stay at Kalacha camp. Chalbi Desert is a virtually flat sandy landscape to the east of Lake Turkana was once part of the lake itself and during periods of unusual precipitation large areas still fill to form very broad and shallow areas of standing water.
Chalbi Desert - Loiyangalani
Early morning departure crossing the Chalbi desert. When wet, the desert cannot be crossed and alternative routes to the south and north are used. Arrive at the Palm shade camp outside Loiyangalani enjoying a cool breeze from the lake soon after lunch. Pitch tents and relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area. Dinner and overnight stay at Palm shade camp.
Loiyangalani
Samburu
On this day we will visit the el-Molo villages to learn more about their culture and their way of living, we will also pass through the desert Musem to learn more on archeological discoveries activities that has been undertaken in the north. After lunch, we will head to the lake for a swim and enjoy sunsets. (Optional Visit Loyangalani ancient rock art site, boat excursion, Oasis tour) Dinner and overnight at camp.
Loiyangalani - Maralal
Nairobi
Pick up from your camp as early as 0630am after early breakfast. We depart heading to Maralal - on arrival we will check in Sunbird Hotel which is just within Maralal town for refreshments. Maralal is the unofficial capital of the Samburu people and has a distinctly frontier feel about it. It is also home of the Maralal International Camel Derby that happens once a year between July and October and attracts riders and spectators from all over the world. Dinner and overnight in Sunbird Hotel.
Maralal - Nairobi
Breakfast at leisure then departs for Nairobi via Nyahururu (stop at Thompson falls briefly for lunch. After lunch proceed on up South- Arrival in Nairobi in the evening drop off at your hotel or Airport.
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