Lake Turkana Safaris, lake turkana
camping safaris, Jade Sea, Lake Turkana Cultural Tours,
Chalbi Desert
AASC-012: Lake Turkana Special - 8
DAYS
Discover wild and remote northern Kenya,
occupied by ancient cultures, stark and beautiful landscapes, a
red-hued desert, and a Jade sea.
Day 1. Samburu
National Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via shoulder of
mount Kenya to Samburu Game reserve fro lunch. Afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Day 2. Samburu
National Reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. All
meals and overnight at campsite.
Day 3. 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, see 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.
Day 4. Kalacha
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.
Day 5. Lake Turkana
Early morning departure crossing the Chalbi desert. When wet,
the desert can not be crossed and alternative routes to the
south and north are used. Arrive at the campsite 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.
Day 6. Lake Turkana.
Relax and bath only to be interrupted by short boat excursion to
visit the surrounding areas. also loiyangalani and the community
settled there. Evening make a visit to the Turkana manyattas for
traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if
acceptable by clients. An experience to treasure.
Day 7. Maralal
We join through south Horr and Baragoi to Maralal, a forested
area.
Day 8. Nairobi
Move southwards via Laikipia and Thomson Falls (Nyahururu) and
drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
