Itinerary Summary

A combined Safari from Nairobi,Northern park of kenya,over to Samburu, maralal Meet with Samburu Morana and take Photos.

Day 1 : Arrival at The Airport
Arrive at the airport, are picked by a Leading Expeditions Safaris team and transferred to Nairobi Parkside hotel on bed and Desert Safaris breakfast.

Day 2 : Baringo
Breakfast and proceed to Baringo and take boat trip to see villages of Pokot, Tugen and Njemps tribes with packed lunches.

Dinner and overnight at Kampi ya samaki, Weaver's Lodge or Robert's camp.

Day 3 : Maralal
Breakfast and leave Lake Baringo for Maralal with a visit to a local village in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at Maralal Safari Lodge

Day 4 : Camel trekking
After a hot breakfast you set off through the bush. You may ride or walk, the pace is slow and the camels can allow you to change whenever you wish. Mattresses pad the locally made wooden frames on your camel.
The pace is relaxed and there is plenty of time to study the environment and take pictures as you move along. There are only a few places where you might be forced to stop due to washed out riverbeds.

The camels are led by Samburu Morans who will keep you informed of what you are seeing and of the culture of the people you may meet. We find attractive and unexplored Oases and deep wells perched on the edge of the Dida Galgalu plains. Here nomadic peoples water their goats oblivious of the visitors. Eventually we find ourselves at the Kalacha Oasis - a natural spring creating an incredible island of life in one of the world's most inhospitable regions - Ostrich, Sand grouse, Water birds, Jackals, and much more are seen here. On your arrival at camp a shower awaits you [water permitting] and your cook will have afternoon tea and snacks ready for you.

The El Molo are the smallest ethnic group in Kenya, numbering about 300 people. According to some historians, the 'pure' El Molo may number only forty. The rest being of combined Samburu and Turkana bloodlines. Later in the afternoon you may choose to go on a nature walk with your Moran guides.

Dinner and overnight at campsite, village manyatta or Maralal safari lodge.

Day 5 : Maralal
Breakfast and visit tribes around Maralal in the morning session. Later in the day leave Maralal to South Horr. Dinner and overnight at South Horr camp.

Day 6 : Lake Turkana
Breakfast and leave South Horr for Turkana, Loiyangalani visiting the local communities en route. The desert cannot be crossed if wet, but there is an all weather road around the North side which is mostly lava. Dinner and overnight at Loiyangalani Lodge

Day 7 : Lake Turkana / Turkana Village
Visit tribes around Lake Turkana, El Molo tribes A traditional Turkana village is situated a short walk from the Lodge and may be visited upon request to share a glimpse of their lifestyles.

Not only can the Turkana's mastery of catching and drying fish by witnessed, but also the array of beaded jewelry and Turkana basket crafts that the women ride themselves on.
Dinner and overnight in a Turkana Manyatta (conditions permitting) or Loiyangalani lodge.

Day 8 : Chalbi desert
Breakfast and leave Loiyangalani for Kalacha via North Horr-approx 5 hour drive. We camp at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi desert. Kalacha Community Lodge

Day 9 : Communal experience
After breakfast you set off to the Kalacha villages where you have a cultural experience of the community. Later leave for Marsabit to arrive late evening. See Gabbra tribal people around this area. Dinner and overnight at campsite or in Marsabit lodge

Day 10 : Samburu
Leave Marsabit very early for Samburu to visit local marketplace and interact with the locals in this area. Dinner and overnight at Samburu campsite or lodge

Day 11 : Samburu
Breakfast and visit tribes around Samburu for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at campsite or in lodge.

Day 12 : Samburu / Naivasha
Early breakfast and leave for Naivasha with packed lunches to arrive late afternoon. Your dinner and overnight will be in a campsite.

Day 13 : Maasai Mara or Narok
Breakfast and leave for Maasai Mara with packed lunches to arrive in the afternoon. Transfer to a local Maasai village for traditional dancing and communal experience. Dinner and overnight in a Maasai Manyatta.

Day 14 : Nairobi
Breakfast and leave for Nairobi with packed lunches to arrive late afternoon in time for your next destination.