12-Day Northern Kenya Immersion | Full Turkana & Cultural Safari

12-Day Northern Kenya Immersion | Full Turkana & Cultural Safari

This extended 12-day expedition adds extra time for relaxation, deeper cultural engagements, and optional activities, allowing a more leisurely pace through Northern Kenya's highlights. Tailored for immersive self-drive or guided 4x4 journeys, leveraging 25+ years of local knowledge for an unforgettable experience.

The ultimate 12-day immersion into Northern Kenya’s ethnic richness extended time with Samburu, Rendille, Borana, Turkana, El Molo, and the diverse Pokot, Il Chamus (Njemps), Tugen, and Borana groups around Lake Baringo.

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (Approx. 6-hour drive)

Early start to Samburu. Afternoon game drive. Overnight in Samburu. (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Full Day Samburu Wildlife & Culture

Game drives and Samburu village visit. Overnight in Samburu. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Samburu to Marsabit National Park (Approx. 5-hour drive)

Drive north. Afternoon crater exploration. Overnight in Marsabit. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Marsabit Exploration Day 1

Hike lakes, wildlife spotting. Overnight in Marsabit. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Marsabit Exploration Day 2

Deeper forest treks, local interactions. Overnight in Marsabit. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Marsabit to Loyangalani (Approx. 4-hour drive)

Rough desert road to Lake Turkana oasis. Overnight lakeside. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Lake Turkana Tribes & Exploration

El Molo, Rendille, Turkana visits. Overnight in Loyangalani. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8: North Island Boating & Relaxation

Boat to North Island. Afternoon lake leisure. Overnight in Loyangalani. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: Loyangalani to South Horr (Approx. 3-hour drive)

Drive via scenic routes. Overnight in South Horr. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10: South Horr to Maralal via Baragoi (Approx. 4-hour drive)

Cultural stops. Maralal exploration. Overnight in Maralal. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 11: Maralal to Lake Baringo (Approx. 4.5-hour drive)

To Baringo for boat, springs, Njemps tribe. Overnight at Baringo. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 12: Lake Baringo to Bogoria & Nairobi (Approx. 5-hour drive)

Morning Baringo/Bogoria. Return to Nairobi. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

Includes

• 11 nights' accommodation
• All meals
• 4x4 transport, guide
• Fees, visits, boats
• Water, insurance, taxes

Excludes

• Flights, visas
• Drinks, tips
• Personal, optional