Trip Summary:
Lake Turkana Safari
Lake Turkana is a massive inland sea, the largest desert lake in the
world (6,405 sq km). This single body of water is over 250 kilometres
long- longer than the entire Kenyan coast. The Lake is a source of life
for some of Kenya’s most remote tribes. The Turkana, with ancestral ties
to Uganda, live a semi-nomadic existence around the Lake. The country’s
smallest tribe, the El Molo, live a hunter-gatherer existence on the
shores, in villages of distinctive rounded reed huts. Turkana has one of
the longest living histories on earth, and recent fossil evidence
unearthed at Koobi Fora has led to the Lake being referred to as ‘The
Cradle of Mankind’. The Lake itself is a natural treasure, with the
world’s single largest crocodile population. In Turkana these reptiles
grow to record size, with some of the largest specimens found on remote
windswept Central Island. Lake Turkana Safari - Lake Turkana
Camping Safari
You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the
fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture.
Availability 90%
Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$
Departing From: Nairobi
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Lake Turkana Budget Camping Safari
Departure Time: 0800 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Accommodations: Budget CampBest Time: All round the year
8 Days Lake Turkana Camping Special
Discover wild and remote northern Kenya, occupied by ancient cultures,
stark and beautiful landscapes, a red-hued desert, and a Jade sea.
Day 1. Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via shoulder of mount Kenya
to Samburu Game reserve fro lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and
overnight at a Lodge
Day 2. Samburu National Reserve
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals
and overnight at a Lodge.
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty,
rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and
colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a
wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion,
reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro
River. Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries
Day 3. Marsabit
After breakfast we head north along the trans Africa highway to Marsabit
an extinct Volcano heavily forested on the upper slopes. Set up camp and
visit the lodge inside the National Park, see elephants buffalo ,greater
Kudu among others as the lodge is perched on the edge of the water
filled crater . Thick forest hampers deeper penetration and viewing so
we don't penetrate further. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel
Day 4. Kalacha
Visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater and later come back into
the desert and lava flows. Camp at Kalacha, which is a small settlement
on the edge of the Chalbi desert. Dinner and overnight stay at Kalacha
camp
Day 5. Lake Turkana
Early morning departure crossing the Chalbi desert. When wet, the desert
can not be crossed and alternative routes to the south and north are
used. Arrive at the Palm shade camp outside Loiyangalani enjoying a cool
breeze from the lake soon after lunch. Pitch tents and relax protected
from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of
this remote area.Dinner and overnight stay at Palm shade camp
Day 6. Lake Turkana.
Relax and bath only to be interrupted by short boat excursion to visit
the surrounding areas. also loiyangalani and the community settled
there. Evening make a visit to the Turkana manyattas for traditional
dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if acceptable by
clients. An experience to treasure. Dinner and overnight stay at Palm
shade camp
Day 7. Maralal
We join through south Horr and Baragoi to Maralal, a forested area.to
arrive Yare safari camp in good time for dinner.
Day 8. Nairobi
Move southwards via Laikipia and Thomson Falls (Nyahururu) and drive
back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
tour price includes :-
-Transport in a 9 seater custom made 4x4 Land cruiser with a pop up roof
- each person is guaranteed a window seat
- Services of a professional English, Spanish, German speaking guides
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Accommodations in camps/hotels mentioned on full board basis
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
-Boat Ride in Lake turkana
- Cultural visits to Samburu /Elmoro /Turkana/Gabra villages – costs US$
25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
Lake Turkana Safaris
Lake Turkana is Kenya’s most remote destination, but one that repays the intrepid traveller with rich rewards...
At Kenya’s far
Northern frontier lies one of the natural wonders of the world.
Lake Turkana is a massive inland sea, the largest desert lake in
the world (6,405 sq km). This single body of water is over 250
kilometres long- longer than the entire Kenyan coast.
It is widely known as the Jade Sea, because of the remarkable,
almost incandescent, colour of its waters. After a long journey
through the sweltering deserts and lava flows of Northern Kenya, the
sight of this vast body of bright turquoise water comes as an
unearthly, ethereal vision.
The Lake is a source of life for some of Kenya’s most remote tribes.
The Turkana, with ancestral ties to Uganda, live a semi-nomadic
existence around the Lake. The country’s smallest tribe, the El Molo,
live a hunter-gatherer existence on the shores, in villages of
distinctive rounded reed huts.
Turkana has one of the longest living histories on earth, and recent
fossil evidence unearthed at Koobi Fora has led to the Lake being
referred to as ‘The Cradle of Mankind’.
The site lies at the heart of the Sibiloi National Park, a place of
stark beauty and prehistoric petrified forests.
The Lake itself is a natural treasure, with the world’s single
largest crocodile population. In Turkana these reptiles grow to
record size, with some of the largest specimens found on remote
windswept Central Island.
Lake Turkana is Kenya’s most remote destination, but one that repays
the intrepid traveller with rich rewards...
