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Samburu National Reserve

The reserve is rich in wildlife and abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. it is also popular with elephants and large predators. Birdlife is abundant  with over 450 species recorded.

Lake Turkana National Parks

The most saline of Africa’s large lakes, Turkana is an outstanding laboratory for the study of plant and animal communities. The three National Parks serve as a stopover for migrant waterfowl and are major breeding grounds for the Nile crocodile, hippopotamus and a variety of venomous snakes. The Koobi Fora deposits, rich in mammalian, molluscan and other fossil remains, have contributed more to the understanding of paleo-environments than any other site on the continent.

Day 1: Nairobi Samburu National reserve

Depart Nairobi for Samburu Game Reserve on our way to pleasant country side with coffee & tea plantations with good view of the peaks of Mt. Kenya in clear weather. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

Morning and afternoon game viewing in Samburu with lunch, and leisure break at camp in the mid-afternoon. During the leisure break you can swim. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 3: Samburu National Park – Marsabit

Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart for Marsabit via the singing well of the Boran tribe which is quite a colourful ceremony, as they also bring their livestock to water at the same time. Later, lunch at camp and then spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 4: Marsabit – Kalacha desert

After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in the nearby Marsabit Park including a stop at ‘Lake Paradise’ which is a natural water hole in this park which is essentially an oasis. Drive on the Kalacha, packed lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at the camp in this tiny settlement at the edge of the Chalbi desert.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 5: Kalacha – Lake Turkana

After breakfast depart Kalacha for Loiyangaini. The common term used for the eastern shore of Lake Turkana across the Chalbi Desert, also by passing North Horr. Lunch on arrival. A well deserved rest for the afternoon at leisure after having crossed the Chalbi Desert. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 6: Lake Turkana

A full day at the shores of Lake Turkana during which you can visit the El-Molo tribesmen in the village, who are said to be the smallest tribe in Africa (in numbers), at an extra cost. Rest for the day. Caution should be exercised near the lake as its waters are crocodile infested. All meals and overnight at the camp.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 7: Lake Turkana – Maralal

After breakfast, depart Loiyangaini for Maralal town, viewing picturesque and pristine desert landscape scenery and the various nomadic tribes that inhabit the northern parts of Kenya grazing their livestock which includes camels. Lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

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  • Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Day 8: Maralal – Nairobi via Thomson falls

After breakfast, depart Maralal for Nairobi via Thomson Falls with lunch en-route. Arrive in Nairobi early evening.

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  • Meal Plan: Breakfast

Inclusions:

  • Arrival & Departure airport transfers.
  • Transportation as per itinerary
  • Accommodation as per itinerary or similar
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • National Park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Excursions & activities as per itinerary
  • Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
  • Transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

Excluded:

  • Visas and related costs
  • Personal Taxes
  • Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
  • International flights
  • Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary Example; Masai village, Hot air Balloon SGR ,local flights

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