Day 1
Arrive at the airport, are picked by a Leading Expeditions
Safaris team and transferred to Nairobi Parkside
hotel on bed and
breakfast.Day 2: Baringo
Breakfast and proceed to Baringo and take boat trip to see
villages of Pokot, Tugen and Njemps tribes with packed
lunches.
Dinner and overnight at Kampi ya samaki, Weaver's
Lodge or Robert's camp.
Day 3
Breakfast and leave Lake Baringo for Maralal with a visit to
a local village in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Maralal Safari Lodge
Day 4: Camel trekking
After a hot breakfast you set off through the bush. You may
ride or walk, the pace is slow and the camels can allow you
to change whenever you wish. Mattresses pad the locally made
wooden frames on your camel.
The pace is relaxed and there is plenty of time to study the
environment and take pictures as you move along. There are
only a few places where you might be forced to stop due to
washed out riverbeds.
The camels are led by Samburu Morans who will keep you
informed of what you are seeing and of the culture of the
people you may meet. We find attractive and unexplored Oases
and deep wells perched on the edge of the Dida Galgalu
plains. Here nomadic peoples water their goats oblivious of
the visitors. Eventually we find ourselves at the Kalacha
Oasis - a natural spring creating an incredible island of
life in one of the world's most inhospitable regions -
Ostrich, Sand grouse, Water birds, Jackals, and much more
are seen here. On your arrival at camp a shower awaits you
[water permitting] and your cook will have afternoon tea and
snacks ready for you.
The El Molo are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya,
numbering about 300 people. According to some historians,
the 'pure' El Molo may number only forty. The rest being of
combined Samburu and Turkana bloodlines. Later in the
afternoon you may choose to go on a nature walk with your
Moran guides.
Dinner and overnight at campsite, village manyatta
or Maralal safari lodge.
Day 5: Maralal
Breakfast and visit tribes around Maralal in the morning
session. Later in the day leave Maralal to South Horr.
Dinner and overnight at South Horr camp.
Day 6: Lake Turkana
Breakfast and leave South Horr for Turkana, Loiyangalani
visiting the local communities en route. The desert cannot
be crossed if wet, but there is an all weather road around
the North side which is mostly lava.
Dinner and overnight at Loiyangalani Lodge
Day 7: Lake Turkana / Turkana Village
Visit tribes around Lake Turkana, El Molo tribes A
traditional Turkana village is situated a short walk from
the Lodge and may be visited upon request to share a glimpse
of their lifestyles.
Not only can the Turkana's mastery of catching and drying
fish by witnessed, but also the array of beaded jewelry and
Turkana basket crafts that the women ride themselves on.
Dinner and overnight in a Turkana Manyatta (conditions
permitting) or Loiyangalani lodge.
Day 8: Chalbi desert
Breakfast and leave Loiyangalani for Kalacha via North
Horr-approx 5 hour drive. We camp at Kalacha, a small
settlement on the edge of the Chalbi desert. Kalacha
Community Lodge
Day 9: Communal experience
After breakfast you set off to the Kalacha villages where
you have a cultural experience of the community. Later leave
for Marsabit to arrive late evening. See Gabbra tribal
people around this area.
Dinner and overnight at campsite or in Marsabit
lodge
Day 10
Leave Marsabit very early for Samburu to visit local
marketplace and interact with the locals in this area.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu campsite or lodge
(conditions permitting)
Day 11: Samburu
Breakfast and visit tribes around Samburu for the rest of
the day. Dinner and overnight at campsite or in
lodge.
Day 12: Samburu / Naivasha
Early breakfast and leave for Naivasha with packed lunches
to arrive late afternoon. Your dinner and overnight
will be in a campsite.
Day 13: Maasai Mara or Narok
Breakfast and leave for Maasai Mara with packed lunches to
arrive in the afternoon. Transfer to a local Maasai village
for traditional dancing and communal experience.
Dinner and overnight in a Maasai Manyatta.
Day 14: Nairobi
Breakfast and leave for Nairobi with packed lunches to
arrive late afternoon in time for your next destination.
NB: Some of these lodges are seasonal and there is no
guarantee of reservations. The above program can be modified
as conditions dictate.
Price for this special safari US$ 3080 per person
sharing in both lodges and camps. Minimum two people.
This cost includes
- All park fees
- Transport in a comfortable custom-built
safari vehicles with a window seat guarantee
(4WDs)
- Services of a qualified tour driver/guide
- Camping equipments
- All meals and drinking water on safari
- Accommodation in tents and lodges
- All transfers
- Driver's allowance
- Camel hire fees
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