Lake Turkana Camping Safari

One of the most popular reasons for travel in East Africa is the prolific game, the abundance of bird life, the scenic landscape that makes the three countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania excellent filming locations and some of the best beaches in the world. Trips are undertaken by Claudious Tours and Safaris to the famous game sanctuaries of Maasai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru in Kenya; The above picture was taken at the lake turkana on the northern side of the country.

Northern Kenya is lightly populated, untamed and often barren. Setting foot in these parts is like leaving the 21st century; it is an explorer's heaven, and the variety of tribes that live here are some of the most captivating people in the world. They include the Samburu, Turkana, Rendille, Boran, Gabbra and El – Molo.

This rugged 1,800-km expedition is run in land cruiser or expedition trucks. You will traverse along some of Africa's worst roads; see beautiful mountain forest surrounded o n all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp o n the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana). Claudious tours has been offering this as our best selling safari for over 21 years especially for those true explorers and travelers who want to get off the tourist beaten track and for it, we are highly recommended.

8 Days Lake Turkana Special Camping Safari

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 sees 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 Horn 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.

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING USD $. 1200

tour price includes :-
-Transport in a 9 seater custom made 4×4 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