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Day 1
Experience 8 Days Maralal, Turkana,Marsabit, Samburu and Laikipia
This safari follows the supplied programme through Maralal, Lake Turkana, Marsabit National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Laikipia, with the day-by-day journey retained below for easy planning.
Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking professional driver/guide.
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio.
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
Not Included
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Highlights of the Tour
- Maralal
- Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Lake Turkana
- Marsabit National Park
- samburu-national-reserve-adventures.php">Samburu National Reserve
- Private safari vehicle and flexible safari pace
- Professional local safari guide
Day-to-Day Itinerary
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Day 2
Day 2: Maralal – Lake Turkana After breakfast, we start the long journey driving via Baragoi and South Horr to arrive at our semi – permanent beach campsite where we have our traditional Turkana Huts (if still available; if not we pitch tent at an alternative campsite) which make it a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the climate of this remote area. Lake Turkana is the largest desert lake in the world and extends for 288 kilometers up to the Ethiopian-Kenyan border surrounded by volcanic rock and desert. Dinner and overnight in Loiyangalani Bandas . Day 3: Lake Turkana The day is spent relaxing and you may visit the local or hire a boat to visit the surrounding area (at an extra cost). In addition, we may visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there while in the evening visiting one of the Turkana Manyattas [optional] for traditional dances at an extra cost if clients wish. We can even visit the Elmolo tribe which is the smallest tribe in Kenya and have good time with them. Turkana, formerly L. Rudolf is now named after one of the tribes who live on its shores and it is in this area that Richard Leakey uncovered the three million year old fossils of ‘Homo Erect-us.’ This pre historic site is now known as the “Cradle of Mankind”. The Lake is also known as the “Jade Sea” because of its remarkable blue – green color. This is a result of algae particles, which shift with changes of the wind and light, so that the water surface shifts from blue to grey to fabulous jade. The lake is home to the largest population of Nile crocodiles in the world. If the weather permits we take a short sunset boat ride to the surrounding areas. Dinner and Overnight at Loiyangalani Bandas. Day 4: Lake Turkana – Kalacha After an early breakfast, we cross the Chalbi desert (if dry) via North horr towards Kalacha. If it has rained, we shall use another route avoiding the desert. Kalacha is a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert inhabited by the Gabbra people (pluralists particularly attached to their camels). We enjoy an evening sunset, swim at the campsite or watch a Gabbra performance in the evening (optional cost) (windy night). Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge/Camp Day 5: Kalacha – Marsabit Break camp in the early morning as we head south towards Marsabit (meaning place of cold); an astonishingly cool, green and hilly oasis rising high above the dry heat of the surrounding desert lands. En route we stop to enjoy views of the massive Gof Redo crater and desert landscape. The area is home to the local Rendille and Samburu people abundant in their bright red outfits, beads and earrings. This will be a cold night. After setting up camp, we visit the lodge inside the National park and as long as the roads are dry we drive up to Lake Paradise and Little Lake. Here, an indigenous forest and a desert come together to create the most compelling landscape o¬n earth. Elephants and greater kudu abound. The dense forest in the park is also home to a variety of birds. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge/Camp Day 6: Marsabit – Samburu Depart early morning along the trans-African highway towards Samburu with lunch en route. Afternoon game drive at samburu-national-reserve-adventures.php">Samburu National Reserve. Accommodation is in our semi-permanent campsite, beautifully set under a canopy of trees or we may pitch tents o¬n the edge of Ewaso Nyiro River (meaning Brown in Samburu) if they are occupied. Cold showers are available which are amazingly refreshing in the hot, dusty climate.
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Day 3
Day 7: Samburu Full Day The day is spent game viewing in the park. Samburu is part of a lava plain that includes a diverse landscape of thorn scrub, red dirt, dried river beds, broken volcanic rock, steep hills, and rocky outcroppings, some large enough to be called mesas. The region is home to the uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant and crocodile are guaranteed sightings, excellent bird watching with numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle. Leopard sighting is also a special feature here though we have to search for it especially in the morning when hunting for its meals, you either spot it early in the morning or in the afternoon because most of the day, it spend its time under the rocks or trees to shed its self from the hot sun. Dinner and overnight in the campsite. Day 8: Samburu – Nanyuki - Nairobi Early Morning game drive, then return to the camp for the main breakfast, there after check out the Camp and proceed back to Nairobi with a stop over for lunch in Nanyuki. After lunch leave for Nairobi arriving late afternoon with a drop off in your hotel or residential house
Safari Route Map
Follow the safari in sequence from the departure point through the principal destinations on this itinerary.
1. NairobiSafari departure
2. MaralalSafari destination
3. Lake TurkanaSafari destination
4. Marsabit National ParkSafari destination
5. Samburu National ReserveSafari destination
6. LaikipiaSafari destination
7. NairobiSafari ends
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this safari be customised?
Yes. Travel dates, pickup point, accommodation level and itinerary pace can be adjusted when your final safari quotation is prepared.
Is this suitable for a private, group or family safari?
Yes. The journey can be arranged for private travellers, groups or families according to the confirmed vehicle and accommodation arrangements.
How do I receive the final safari price?
Send your preferred travel date, number of travellers and accommodation preference and Haiya Tours and Safaris will prepare a personalised quotation.
Safari Information
Accommodation is arranged according to the confirmed safari programme and availability.
Dinner and Overnight at the LodgeMentioned in the supplied safari itinerary.
This safari visits the following principal destinations:
MaralalIncluded in this safari itinerary.
Lake TurkanaIncluded in this safari itinerary.
Marsabit National ParkIncluded in this safari itinerary.
Samburu National ReserveIncluded in this safari itinerary.
LaikipiaIncluded in this safari itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing
Comfortable closed shoes or trainers
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Light jacket for early mornings and evenings
Camera, spare batteries and memory cards
Binoculars for wildlife and bird viewing
Reusable water bottle
Personal medication and travel documents
Safari Photo Gallery
