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WILDLIFE
SAFARIS
8
Days/7 Nights Lake Turkana, A Journey to the Jade Sea
An
adventure safari through the remote and unpredictable regions of
northern Kenya to the "Cradle of Mankind" and legendary
Lake Turkana. Fascinating tribes, amazing geography, unusual wildlife
...a true adventure!
** Departs Fridays
Day
1 Nairobi - Samburu
Depart Nairobi travelling north through the fertile areas of the
Central Highlands, past vast pineapple plantations, coffee farms
and rural towns. we make a stop in the equator town of Nanyuki for
lunch. If the weather is clear, good views of Mt Kenya are possible.
We continue through Isiolo to the Samburu Game Reserve for our overnight
camp.
Day
2 Samburu Game Reserve
The day is spent game driving in Samburu in search of some of the
more unusual species found in northern Kenya - Grevy's zebra, Beisa
Oryx, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe and Somali Ostrich. Other animals
commonly seen are elephants, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, lion, and
spotted hyena.
An optional highlight of an evening in Samburu is a visit to Samburu
Lodge to view the crocodiles, lured to the bar area by carcass meat.
Day
3 Samburu - Marsabit
After breakfast we gamedrive out of the Reserve and head north again
to Marsabit, an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes.
After lunch, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight camp or
budget hotel.
Day
4 Marsabit - Kalacha
Driving further northwards through desert and lava flows we reach
Kalacha, a small Gabra settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert.
Overnight camp.
Day
5 Kalacha - Lake Turkana
We depart early crossing the Chalbi Desert. The desert cannot be
crossed if wet but there are alternative routes to the north and
south. We reach Loiyangalani, situated on the south-eastern shore,
and proceed to the camp for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is
at leisure.
Day
6 Lake Turkana
The day is spent at leisure, either relaxing by the lake, exploring
the local area, or taking an optional excursion to an El Molo village.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day
7 Lake Turkana - Maralal
Heading south from Loiyangalani we proceed via South Horr and Baragoi
to Maralal, a Northern Frontier town located in the hills above
the Loroghi Plateau. If time permits, a camel ride can be taken
in the surrounding area. Overnight camp.
Day
8 Maralal - Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Maralal for Nairobi with a lunch stop enroute
at Thomson's Falls. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon.
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Included:
Transport to/from Nairobi, Park entry fees, campsite fees, camping
equipment, meals while on safari.
Not included:
Personal insurance, visas, sleeping bag/blankets, items of a personal
nature.
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