CAMPING SAFARIS

CAMPING ITINERARIES

Lake Turkana via Chalbi Desert 8 days 7 nights

Maasai Mara 4 Days 3 Nights

Great Rift Valley Lakes and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights

Lake Turkana via Chalbi Desert 8 days 7 nights

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For those with an urge or desire for adventure, then, this rugged 1,800-km expedition in either a 4 WD Land cruiser or a purposely-built truck takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District. You will traverse along some of Africa's worst roads; see beautiful mountain forest surrounded on all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at your camp on the shores of the Jade Sea ( Lake Turkana ). The camp is the only camp situated right on the beach of the lake with spectacular views of the South Island It comprises of traditional Turkana palm leaf huts, a dinning/lounge, kitchen, showers and toilets. There is a 20-seat boat based her, which is available for sunset cruises and exploring the surrounding area, which will give you a chance to see a great variety of tribes. Kindly note that, during the rain, the Chalbi desert becomes an enormous shallow lake, making it difficult to cross over hence; the route may be altered accordingly should such occur.


The itinerary:

Day 1 - Samburu:
We leave Nairobi in the morning (@ 0930 hrs) and head North via the western shoulder of Mt Kenya onto Samburu Game Reserve. Lunch on this day will be served on the way (preferably on the slopes of Mt. Kenya ) and you will arrive in Samburu late in the afternoon. Enjoy a short game drive as you head to your campsite. Accommodation is in a semi-permanent campsite beautifully set under a canopy of trees or pitch tents on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River inside the Samburu Game Reserve.

Day 2 - Samburu:
A full day in Samburu with two game drives (one at 0630 hrs and the other at 1530 hrs), each of approx. 3 hrs. Here, you will have a chance to search and see great herds of Elephants, The big cats - Lion, cheetah and Lepoart and other animals unique to this area of the country - the reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, grevy's zebra and oryx among others. All meals and overnight as above.

Day 3 - Marsabit:
Breakfast at your campsite. Thereafter, we continue further North along the Trans-African highway to Marsabit, a town located on the slopes of an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes. There are some very steep hills, which are impassable if wet and weather permitting, we would enter the park, or else camp at the park gate. After setting up camp, we will visit the lodge inside the National Park (this will however depend on the weather as indicated above). You may see elephant, buffalo and kudu as the lodge is situated on the edge of a water-filled crater. As long as the park is dry we drive through thick forest to the famous Lake Paradise .

Day 4 - Kalacha:
After breakfast, we break camp and visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater before making our way back into the desert and lava flows. We arrive at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert in the early afternoon and in time for lunch. The rest of the day is spent relaxing - there is a plunge pool, a perfect break from the scorching heat of the desert! Dinner and overnight at your campsite.

Day 5 - Lake Turkana :
We depart early crossing the Chalbi Desert. The desert cannot be crossed if wet but there are alternative roads around the North and South. We arrive at our semi -permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch. Here we have our traditional Turkana Huts with a cool breeze blowing from the lake for use. If booked up, we pitch tents in an alternative campsite (rarely!). This is indeed a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area. Lunch and dinner will be served at the campsite.

Day 6 - Lake Turkana :
We spend the day relaxing and bathing only interrupted by a short boat excursion to visit the surrounding areas. In addition, we visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there while in the evening we may visit one of the Turkana Manyattas [optional] for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if clients wish - An unforgettable experience! All meals and overnight at your campsite

Day 7 - Maralal:
We leave after shortly after breakfast and journey via South Horr and Baragoi to Maralal, another forested area. Here, the Samburu abound in their red-ochre. Dinner and overnight camping

Day 8 - Nairobi :
Heading south again via Laikipia Plains and Thompson Falls (Nyahururu) we drive back into Nairobi by mid-afternoon (lunch will be served on the way).

The tariff includes:

Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:

Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve 4 days 3 nights

The rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities and the grassy plains are broken by rocky outcrops, which are favorite midday resting places for Lion. This is where millions of Wildebeest cross the Mara River from the Serengeti National park of Tanzania to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya - an annual spectacular event, which brings along thousands of plains game and predators to the Mara, making the park a beehive of 'wildlife activities'. Some of the other animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve.

Departs daily

Day 1 - Maasai Mara
We depart in the morning at 0930 hrs and drive down the Escarpment (stopping en-route to view) into and across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, past the Maasai town of Narok to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch will be served on the way and we will enter the park via the Eastern park gate of Sekenani at approx. 1530 hrs. Enjoy a short game drive as we head to our campsite next to the North-eastern park gate of Talek. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tents. For those in need of more comfort, there are wooden cabins with beds for use at a minimal extra charge. Hot showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.

Day 2 & 3 - Maasai Mara:
From this comfortable base camp, you will explore the park's amazingly high concentration of game - two full days in the Mara with game drives (up to two game drives a day each of approx. 3 hrs).

The Maasai Mara is Kenya 's most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August of each year. We drive straight to our Permanent campsite along the Talek River , which borders the reserve. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.
All meals and overnight as above

Day 4 - Mara / Nairobi :
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game as you proceed to the main Narok road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea. Lunch will be served on the way and we arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon.

The tariff includes:

Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes

The tariff does not include:

Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.
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Great Rift Valley Lakes and Maasai Mara 6 Days 5 Nights
Departs daily

This safari gives you an opportunity to explore the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru before heading South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya 's greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara.

Day 1 - Lake Baringo :
We leave Nairobi in the morning and drive down the escarpment (stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley), past Lakes Naivasha, Elementaita, Nakuru and Bogoria to arrive at Lake Baringo by mid afternoon. Lunch will be served en-route. Lake Baringo is a world famous bird sanctuary- you will be taken on a boat trip to see these and also the hippos and crocodiles, natives of this fresh water lake! Dinner and overnight at Roberts Camp.

Day 2 - Lake Nakuru :
We break camp after breakfast and drive to Lake Bogoria, a spectacular spot with [very] hot water springs / geysers / shooting fountains - Don't fall in! Flamingos live here and you can only explore the park on foot due to the volcanic activities. Lunch here, or continue to have it at Lake Nakuru National. Enjoy an afternoon game drive of this small park rich in both birdlife and wildlife.

Lake Nakuru National Park : Located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley , this park has a great concentration of wildlife including waterbuck, gazelle, buffalo, rhino, the rare Rothschild giraffe, and if lucky, you may see lions and Leopard. The lake and National Park, which is also a bird sanctuary is famous also for its great concentration of birds, in particular the colourful flamingo and the Pelican, which seasonally feed off the abundant algae in the shallow waters of this soda lake. The park was gazetted the first Rhino Sanctuary in the country and boasts of both the White and black Rhino. The park is also home to a large / great Euphorbia forest, which compliments the beauty of the acacia forest on the shores of the Lake - a 'mini-paradise' as described by many who have toured here! Overnight in a campsite outside town - Kembu campsite.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara:
Continue across the floor of the Great Rift Valley , past the Maasai Town of Narok to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch will be served on the way and we will enter the park through the Eastern park gate of Sekenani by mid afternoon. Enjoy a short afternoon game drive before heading out via Talek gate to your campsite. The camp is a semi- permanent one on the Talek River , which is at the edge of the park. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tent. For those in need of more comfort, there are wooden cabins with beds for use at a minimal extra charge. Hot showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.

Days 4 & 5 - Maasai Mara:
From this comfortable base camp, you will explore the park's amazingly high concentration of game - two full days in the Mara with game drives (upto two game drives a day each of approx. 3 hrs)

The Maasai Mara is Kenya 's most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August of each year. We drive straight to our Permanent campsite along the Talek River , which borders the reserve. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open. All meals and overnight as above

Day 6 - Mara / Nairobi :
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game as you proceed to the main Narok road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea. Lunch will be served on the way and we arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon.

The tariff includes:

Airport transfer
Full board accommodation
Ground transportation 4x4 minibus
English speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:

Air ticket
Tourist insurance
Entrance visas
Extra drinks and tips.