Itinerary
Day 1: Saku Guest House, Marsabit
Marsabit
Located in Kenya’s northern Marsabit County, the town of Marsabit is flanked by the Marsabit National Reserve and the Marsabit National Park, making it a paradise for travellers who enjoy outdoor adventure. The town provides all the services expected of a remote base, including lovely shops, restaurants, and facilities. The breathtaking landscapes of the National Park are characterised by lush forest, an oasis of green in the midst of an otherwise arid region, and are decorated with extraordinary extinct volcano craters. The Gof Sokorte Guda lies a beautiful lake, fringed with gorgeous woods home to a diversity of prolific bird and butterfly species. Visitors to the park may also spot the rare Grevy’s Zebra, as well as elephant, rhino, lion, and many other animals. Activities on offer in Marsabit include game drives, camel safaris, and visits to the singing wells.
Day Itinerary
Depart early from Nairobi and drive north past Nanyuki and the beautiful farmlands of Timau to stop for lunch at Isiolo town. After lunch embark on the northern tour with a stopover for photos and sightseeing at Mt. Ololokwe. Proceed to Marsabit, Saku guest house for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Saku Guest House
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Saku Guest House is situated in Marsabit, Kenya, close to the Marsabit National Park. The rooms at the guest house are spacious and feature amenities such as a TV and a lounge. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site dining room.
Basis
Lunch and Dinner
Activities
Enjoy Beautiful farmlands of Timau
Isiolo town, stop over for lunch
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Day 2: Eliye springs, Turkana Basin
Turkana Basin
Dubbed the Cradle of Humanity, the Turkana Basin in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia is known for its remarkable archaeological significance. While today the area features predominantly arid scrubland and desert, the centre of the basin boasts the spectacular Lake Turkana which provides a haven for an astonishing abundance of exotic wildlife as well as a lifeline to the local community of Turkana, Daasanach, Nyangatom and Pokot peoples. While there are no hotels in the area, renowned Paleontologist Louise Leakey recently made her research institute, the Turkana Basin Institute, accessible to tourists. Visitors can look forward to staying in one of the institute’s two field centres and having one of the world’s foremost palaeontologists guide them exclusively around the world’s finest repository of fossils.
Lake Paradise in Marsabait National Park
Day Itinerary
In the morning drive up the mountain to the beautiful lake paradise. You will be in time to see the animals come out for a morning drink and splash.
Later in the morning depart to North Horr a beautiful oasis at the edge of the Chalbi desert. On this day you get to drive through the Chalbi desert. It’s a fun and adventurous ride. Enjoy the beauty and spend the night star gazing. Lunch, dinner and overnight and at basic desert cottages.
Overnight: Basic Desert Cottages
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Basis
Lunch and Dinner
Activites
Enjoy North Horr a beautiful oasis
Chalbi desert, the drive through the desert, a fun and adventurous ride.
Enjoy Star gazing at chalbi desert
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Day 3: Tilamari Village Inn, Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana
Situated in the spectacular Kenyan Rift Valley, Lake Turkana is the most saline of Africa’s large lakes. Lake Turkana is a massive inland sea in Kenya’s rugged and harsh northern frontier. It is the world’s largest desert lake and is home to the world’s largest crocodile population. This vast body of bright turquoise water is known as the Jade Sea and its inhospitable surrounds have kept it as one of Kenya’s most remote areas. Visitors can explore the surrounding Lake
Turkana National Parks consisting of three national parks which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This area is also known as an important stopover for migratory birds as well as a breeding area for hippo, snakes and the Nile crocodile.
Day Itinerary
In the morning embark on the crossing of the Chalbi. The vast landscapes and sand dunes will amaze you. Head out south to Loiyangalani, check in at Tilamari Village Inn. You may visit the lake for sightseeing and sunset.
Overnight: Tilamari Village Inn
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Tilamari Village Inn is situated in Loiyangalani, Kenya, in the heart of Marsabit County. This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned rooms. Guests may enjoy refreshing drinks at the property’s dining area.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Activities
Chalbi desert
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Day 4: Tilamari Village Inn, Lake Turkana
Day Itinerary
Spend your morning relaxing at the resort. Later in day drive out and visit the famous El molo people living on the shores of the lake and are 100% dependent on the lake for survival. If you are out for some adventure you can visit Southern Island by boat. Evening Sun downer on the lake is a lively way to end the day.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Activities
Visit the famous El molo people
Boat Cruise on Lake Turkana
Sun downer on the lake Turkana
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Day 5: Eliye springs
Matthews Range
Known as one of the wildest areas in the country, the Matthews Range is situated in Kenya’s remote Northern
Frontier. This untouched wilderness is sandwiched between Kenya’s barren northern wastelands and the busier Laikipia safari region. The densely forested slopes of the range are contrasted by the vast, low-lying savannah covered plains surrounding it. The Matthews Range is renowned for its excellent trekking opportunities through untouched natural landscapes featuring crystal-clear mountain streams, natural rock pools, slopes dotted with prehistoric cycads, and rare orchids. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife species including: elephant, buffalo, Leopards, monkey, buck, over 200 bird species and more than 150 species of butterfly. Visit the local Samburu community, enjoy world-class birdwatching and wonderful game viewing.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive South to Ngurunit an oasis surrounded by tens of mountains popularly known as the Ndotos. On the way you get to see the Turkana Wind Farm. The scenery is surreal. After lunch you may take a short walk up the Ndoto streams to some Natural swimming pools for a swim. This is among the most beautiful places in Northern Kenya.
Overnight: Eliye springs
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Salato Campsite is situated in Northern Kenya, in the Ndoto Mountains near Ngurunit. Guests may enjoy the surrounding area’s natural beauty by hiking or walking. The campsite features several rooms and a bar. On-site facilities include a kitchen and free parking.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Turkana Wind Farm
Ndoto streams
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Day 6: End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
In the morning visit the basket project and buy some souvenirs. Take a dive in the rockslides spring once again before heading out back to the city. Stop over at Nanyuki for lunch then proceed with the journey to Nairobi to arrive early in the evening.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Souvenirs
Dive in the rockslides spring
Nanyuki Town, stop over for lunch
Saku Guest House
Saku Guest House is situated in Marsabit, Kenya, close to the Marsabit National Park. The rooms at the guest house are spacious and feature amenities such as a TV and a lounge. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site dining room.
Tilamari Village Inn
Tilamari Village Inn is situated in Loiyangalani, Kenya, in the heart of Marsabit County. This bed and breakfast features air-conditioned rooms. Guests may enjoy refreshing drinks at the property’s dining area.
Overview
Eliye Springs
Salato Campsite is situated in Northern Kenya, in the Ndoto Mountains near Ngurunit. Guests may enjoy the surrounding area’s natural beauty by hiking or walking. The campsite features several rooms and a bar. On-site facilities include a kitchen and free parking.
