About this tour

Description

✅ Package Includes 7 nights’ accommodation (camps, lodges, or hotels) Meals on full board basis throughout the safari Transport in a safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser Game drives and desert drives as per itinerary Experienced safari driver-guide Bottled drinking water Park and conservancy entry fees (if selected as all-inclusive) Cultural visits (select activities) ❌ Excludes Optional activities (boat rides, museum entry, cultural tips) Personal expenses, drinks, and travel insurance Tips to guides and staff Flights and visas ⚠️ Important Notes This is a rugged adventure safari with long drives and remote travel — suitable for physically fit travelers and overland explorers A 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended for comfort and safety Can be customized for private groups, photographers, and cultural researchers. This is not your ordinary safari — it’s Kenya wild and untamed. Come explore the north with us.

Itinerary

🗓️ Itinerary Breakdown Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve Depart Nairobi for Samburu (approx. 6 hrs) Afternoon game drive in Samburu Reserve Overnight at a lodge or camp Day 2: Full Day in Samburu Morning and afternoon game drives Look for the “Samburu Special Five” Cultural visit to a Samburu village (optional) Overnight stay in Samburu Day 3: Samburu – Marsabit Depart for Marsabit town (approx. 5 hrs) Visit the Marsabit National Park and Lake Paradise Spot elephants and forest species in this highland oasis Overnight in Marsabit town Day 4: Marsabit – Chalbi Desert – Kalacha Oasis Drive across the Chalbi Desert — Kenya’s only true desert Visit the Kalacha Oasis, home to the Gabbra people Enjoy a traditional dinner and cultural interaction Overnight at a desert camp Day 5: Chalbi – Loiyangalani (Lake Turkana) Cross lava flows and desert plains toward Lake Turkana Explore Loiyangalani, a lakeside town known for its cultural diversity Optional visit to the El Molo village or desert museum Overnight in Loiyangalani Day 6: Full Day at Lake Turkana Visit the El Molo people, Kenya’s smallest ethnic group Enjoy scenic views of Lake Turkana and Mount Kulal Optional boat ride or hike (depending on conditions) Overnight stay in Loiyangalani Day 7: Lake Turkana – Maralal or South Horr Begin return journey through the northern highlands Optional overnight in South Horr or Maralal Dinner and rest after a long drive Day 8: Maralal – Nairobi Early breakfast Scenic drive back to Nairobi Arrive in the evening and drop-off at hotel/airport

Extra Details

🌍 Tour Highlights Explore the semi-arid wilderness of Samburu National Reserve Visit Marsabit National Park with its lush crater lakes and elephants Cross the dramatic Chalbi Desert — one of Kenya’s most remote regions Discover the remote shores of Lake Turkana, Africa’s largest desert lake Interact with traditional communities including the Rendille, Turkana, Samburu, Gabra, and Borana Camp under the stars in some of Kenya’s wildest terrain Optional stops at prehistoric fossil sites and cultural museums 📅 Best Time to Travel June to October & January to March (dry seasons ideal for desert travel) Avoid heavy rains due to impassable roads in some regions