The expedition is in a purposely-built truck, this rugged 1,600
km safari to vanishing Africa tackles some of Africa’s worst
roads, crosses dusty deserts and high mountains and takes you to
the sparkling waters of the Jade Sea Lake Turkana.
Day 1: Lake Baringo: Depart Nairobi in the morning stopping
at the top of the world to view the great Rift Valley. Lunch at
Nakuru and arrive at Lake Baringo late afternoon. Watch out for
hippo while you shower. Overnight at the campsite.
Day 2:South Horr: Climb out of the Rift Valley in the
morning chill towards Maralal and the red-ochred Samburu
people, who are still nomadic and proud. Then another spectacular
climb up Losiolo and down past Baragoi to South Horr where we
camp next to a small clear stream.
Day 3: Lake Turkana: Break early in the morning for Lake
Turkana. The rough road gets worse as we descend across ancient
lava flows towards the Jade Sea and the Oasis Loiyangalani lying
between the lake and Mt. Kulal. We arrive at our permanent beach
campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch and settle
in our traditional Turkana huts with a cool breeze blowing from
the lake. Indeed a perfect place to relax protected from
scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of
this remote area.
Day 4: Lake Turkana: We spend the day relaxing and bathing
only interrupted by a short boat excursion to visit the
surrounding areas where crocodiles and birds may be spotted. In
addition, we visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there
while in the evening we may visit one of the Turkana Manyattas
for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost
if clients wish. Unforgettable experience.
Day 5: Maralal: Up the Horr valley and back to Baragoi,
camping further South at Maralal.
Day 6: Samburu: We arrive at Samburu park around lunch time
and settle in our Permanent campsite beautifully set under a
canopy of trees on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River .
Day 7: Samburu A day game viewing in the park. Elephants
abound: you may see lion, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Grey's
zebra and oryx.
Day 8: Nairobi: The road back to Nairobi passes over the
high shoulder of Mt. Kenya. Lunch on the way arriving in Nairobi
by later afternoon
