6 Days Northern Kenya Camping Safari
Tour Code: TAS 77

At a glance

The northern frontier part of Kenya is a wild and rugged area that is described as the "True Wilderness Frontier". Home to the nomadic Samburu nomadic group, the expansive Chalbi Desert, a highly scenic paradise for photographic enthusiasts and a region with colorful cultural nomadic people and experiences.

Experience the very best of the True African Wilderness! and the exclusive Northern "Big Five" - being the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx.



Detailed Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi City to Mount Kenya

Depart Nairobi in the early morning and proceed towards the slopes of Africa's second largest mountain at 5,199m - Mt Kenya and set up camp on the foothills of the Mountain. The afternoon is spent at leisure; optional activities include walk to Maumau Caves with a guide, cycling, horse riding and boating offered at the lodge.

The Mau Mau Cave was used by Kenyan freedom fighters as a hideout from British soldiers during the Mau Mau Uprising of 1952 to 1960. This pleasant 9km walk through wild bushes and indigenous trees is located at the foothills of Mt Kenya and open out to a beautiful waterfall and Burguret River. The area is also home to baboons, Colobus monkeys and other species. Dinner and overnight back at camp. (Lunch & dinner included)

Day 2: Mount Kenya to Marsabit National Park

After breakfast we depart for Marsabit town and environs. Enjoy a scenic drive as you depart Nanyuki looking out for colorful fields approaching Isiolo, the magnificent Mount ololokwe (Samburu sacred mountain) before arriving at Marsabit.

We visit Lake Paradise and Little Lake inside Marsabit national park. Here, an indigenous forest and a desert come together to create the most compelling landscape on earth. The dense forest in the park is also home to elephants, kudu, water buck and a variety of birds. You may visit the town on foot in the late afternoon as well. Overnight at the campsite. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 3: Marsabit National Park to Lake Turkana

Early breakfast before we depart the cool environs towards Lake Turkana as we traverse the Chalbi desert with its myriad of dunes and semi-desert landscape stopping to enjoy the scenery and experience. Arrive the great Jade Sea in the late afternoon and visit loiyangalani town on foot. Overnight at the campsite set beneath the doum shaped palm trees. (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 4: Lake Turkana

The day is spent relaxing at the nearby lodge enjoying the swimming pool (optional) after the previous long days' drives.

Additional optional activities include; visit to the desert museum, el molo and Turkana village visits, enjoy a sunset boat ride on the lake or enjoy longer boat trips to South Island national park or the Nabuyatom crater (weather & wind dependent). Overnight back at the campsite. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 5: Lake Turkana to Ngurunit

After breakfast, we begin the long journey towards Ngurunit driving past the Turkana Wind farm. The scenery is breathtaking. Ngurunit is an oasis surrounded by the Ndoto Mountains and home to Samburu and rendille tribes.

Depending on the time we arrive; there is the option for you to enjoy a short walk up the Ndoto streams to the natural swimming pools for a swim and slide (weather dependent). Bring out your inner child as you enjoy this refreshing and fun experience! Alternatively enjoy an optional sunset nature walk to take in the beautiful surroundings. Overnight at the campsite. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 6: Ngurunit to Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast as we make an optional visit to the women’s basket project to buy some souvenirs. We may visit the rock slides if the previous day did not permit before beginning the journey towards Samburu passing the magnificent Mount Ololokwe en route.

Arrive Samburu in time for an afternoon game drive. Samburu game reserve is home to the “special five.” These animals are only found in the North of Kenya; being the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. Be sure to look out for them on your game drive as well as lions and various other wildlife.

Overnight at the campsite located inside the reserve. (breakfast, lunch & dinner included).

Day 7: Samburu National Reserve to Nairobi

Early breakfast followed by final game drive in Samburu game reserve concentrating around the Ewaso Nyiro River; renowned for herds of Elephants wading across. Thereafter; we begin the long drive back towards Nairobi to arrive in the early evening with drop off at your accommodation. End of services. (Breakfast & lunch included)

Kenya Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Kenya Safari Inclusions

  • Transport by fueled safari vehicle 4WD land cruiser
  • Services of professional English speaking driver/ guide
  • Accommodation as per meal plan indicated in double/ single (subject to availability)
  • Game drives and activities as per itinerary
  • Mineral water on duration of tour
  • Flying Doctors Service for emergency evacuation (please provide passport numbers & full names)
  • All campsite fees
  • All camping equipment including use of our three-person tents (each tent shared by 2 people), stools, foam mattresses
  • Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-veg

Kenya Safari Exclusions

  • Gratuities to staff
  • Optional activities as indicated e.g. visits to cultural villages [can be arranged with the guide &payable direct], activities at Mt Kenya/ Lake Turkana / Ngurunit etc.
  • Personal travel/ Medical insurance
  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
  • All flights and train bookings, but can be arranged on request
  • All airport/hotel/airport transfers, but can be arranged at extra cost
  • All airport taxes and visas
  • All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. additional mineral water, beverages & toiletries
  • Any other extras not stated as included above

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your Kenya Safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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