Get off the trodden tourist tracks on this camping expedition to remote, isolated and wild parts of northern Kenya. Journey along rough African roads to picturesque Lake Turkana and the stark Chalbi Desert then lush Marsabit National Park and the game-rich Samburu National Reserve, traveling by 4x4 Land Cruiser or overland truck. Encounter the fascinating traditional cultures of northern Kenya meeting nomadic pastoralists of the Samburu, Gabbra, Rendille and Turkana tribes on this rugged 1800km camping adventure. Explore the beautiful scenery and natural habitats, viewing rare and endemic wildlife such as long-necked gerenuk antelopes, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe. Above all else, this Northern Kenya Camping Safari offers something different for the adventurous traveler looking for unique and unusual African experiences.

Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu
Depart Nairobi for samburu game reserve on our way to samburu drive via Nanyuki town for lunch, passing through very pleasant country-side with coffee and tea plantations with good view of the peaks of Mt Kenya in dear weather. Set up camp dinner and overnight camp dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Samburu National Park
Morning and afternoon game viewing in samburu with lunch and leisure break at camp in the mid-afternoon. During the leisure break you can visit a nearby lodge for swimming, visiting the samburu people all at an extra cost. All meals and overnight camp

Day 3: Samburu - Marsabit
After breakfast depart for ,Marsabit via the singing well of the Boran tribe which is a quite colorful ceremony as they also bring their livestock to water at the same time later lunch at camp then spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the camp site

Day 4: Marsabit - Kalacha
After breakfast proceed on a game drive in the nearby Marsabit National Park including a stop at ‘lake paradise’ which is a natural water hole in this park which is essentially an oasis. Drive on to Kalacha, picnic lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at the camp in this tiny settlement at the edge of Chalbi desert

Day 5: Kalacha - loiyangalani
After breakfast depart Kalacha for loiyangalani arriving in time for lunch. the summon term used for the south eastern shore of lake Turkana cross the Chalbi desert ,also passing north horn lunch on arrival. Rest for the afternoon and leisure for a well-deserved rest having crossed Chalbi .dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 6: loiyangalani
A full day at the shores of Lake Turkana during which you can visit the El molo tribes’ men in the village who are said to be the smallest tribe in Africa, at an extra cost. Rest for the day, caution should be exercised near the lake as its waters are crocodile infested. All meals overnight at the camp

Day 7: loiyangalani - Maralal
After breakfast depart loiyangaiani for Maralal town, viewing picturesque and pristine desert landscape and scenery and the various nomadic tribes that inhibit the northern part of Kenya grazing their livestock which includes camels arriving in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at campsite

Day 8: Maralal - Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Maralal for Nairobi via Thompson falls with lunch arriving in time for lunch at the falls. After lunch proceed to Nairobi arriving in the evening where we will go for dinner at the carnivore restaurant.

SAFARI INCLUDES:

Extensive Game drives
Use of 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser fitted with pop-up roof
All meals included while on safari
Full board Accommodation
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
Safari vehicles carry mineral water
Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
Professional Photographic Safari guide
Round trip transport from Nairobi to and Back

PRICES EXCLUDE;

International Airfare
A visit to a Masai Village
Accommodations in Nairobi
Cost of obtaining passport and visas
Gratuity for your professional driver guide, Porterage/ waiters at hotels
Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary