Feb. 07 - Feb. 16, 2024
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
What to expect
Prepare to be captivated by the raw beauty of the African savannah as you venture on awe-inspiring safaris, encountering the majestic wildlife that roams freely in their natural habitat. Beyond the captivating landscapes, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the local communities, forging meaningful connections and gaining insight into their way of life
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Archer’s Post
Karibu Kenya! Welcome to Kenya!
Meeting at the airport with our representative, your companion in this unique experience.
We board our private 4x4 car and the ultimate adventure in Northern Kenya begins!
Today, we head north reaching Archer’s Post, a small town in Kenya's Samburu County, in the afternoon. After a route of about 300 km
(~6-7 hours) with a few stops for lunch and stretching, we arrive at Lion’s Cave Camp where we spend the night in twin tents.
Day 2: Samburu NR – Sabache Εco Camp
A full day of safari in the Samburu National Reserve. No adventure in Northern Kenya is complete without a game drive in this beautiful park of 165 km².
Our expert safari guide will make sure that you spot all the « big 5 » and many more animals!
After our enjoyable safari-day in the park, we head to the nearby Sabache Eco Camp located at the foot of the sacred mountain of Samburu Mt O’lolokwe where we spend the night in nature (sleep in single bed in a private dormitory)
Yin Yoga or Guided Meditation to unwind
Day 3: Sabache – Mt. Ololokwe
Today we will have the chance to relax and spend the day in the peaceful environment of our lodge and of the nearby area.
There is a hiking opportunity on the Mt. Ololokwe where local guides could accompany the team in a 3-hour hiking route up to the mountain where we can admire the unique view. Alternatively, it can be a beautiful and more relaxing day with activities in the lodge and interaction with locals + several healing practices
Day 4: Sabache - Ngurunit
After breakfast, we depart for a fantastic route, as we begin to move away from modern civilization. Soon we leave the highway delving deeper into the bush and dirt roads in the desert become our reality for the next days! Our destination is the tiny and picturesque Ngurunit, a village at the foot of Ndoto Mountains. On our way, we will visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, an amazing project managed by the community and thanks to which dozens of elephants have been rescued. We will arrive in Ngurunit early enough to visit the natural pools formed from cool waters that seep from the mountains.
Overnight in twin tents at Ndoto camp (dinner and breakfast included).
Yin Yoga or Guided Meditation to unwind in the nature of Ngurunit
With the help of a local guide, we will hike in one of the most important high density cedar forests in Lebanon. The forest is home to around 300,000 Cedrus Libani trees, some of which are over a thousand years old!
Our evening will end with a guided meditation and a calm dinner at the Monastery.
Day 5: Ngurunit
Today we will have the chance to interact with the local community and specifically, we will have a very interesting and enjoyable activity with local Rendille and Samburu women who will show us how they weave their traditional baskets and other items.
Opportunity to organize a village cleaning activity or other activities with local women.
During the day, we will have plenty of time to practice yoga and other healing activities.
Day 6: Ngurunit - Nachola
Early wake-up to enjoy one more wonderful day of exploration in the enchanting Northern Kenya! We will head norther towards Baragoi through an incredible route where we meet nomadic shepherds of the Rendille and Samburu tribe. We will learn a lot about their way of life and we will enjoy an amazing landscape having the feeling that time has stopped.
Overnight under the African sky in tents, at the serene Kalomudang campsite managed by the local community.
Day 7: Nachola
Today we will explore the area where one of the last indigenous and most interesting tribes of Africa live, the Turkana. We will
wake up very early to visit a traditional village, interact with families and learn about their life and culture; one of the most
immersive and impactful experience of your life. We will also have time to walk around, observing and capturing the wild beauty of
the surroundings in one of the remotest and wildest areas of Africa. Overnight in the campsite.
Yin Yoga or Guided Meditation to unwind
Day 8: Nachola – Karare
Today, after a peaceful morning in our camp, we will drive towards Karare, a village in the Marsabit County. Our route will be exciting and eerie, as we will cross hundreds of kilometers through vast areas of desert.
Thorny plants and flowers of the desert, golden-red sand and rocky formations and walking people in their traditional costumes
compose the scenery that we will encounter passing through this part of the country.
Arriving in Karare, we will meet local Rendille women in their village for a traditional beading workshop.
After a day full of new experiences, we will spend the night in an idyllic campsite in the African savannah
Yin Yoga or Guided Meditation to unwind
Day 9: Karare
The tranquil setting of our camp is the best place to start our day with a yoga session.
Later, we will have the chance to further interact with the local community and immerse in the everyday life and culture.
Overnight in the same campsite.
Day 10: Karare – Nairobi
Today we will start the long way back to Nairobi (540km / 9 hours).
During our drive, we will stop in villages and local markets for some rest and food, having the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of
Northern and Central Kenya one last time.
Arrival in Nairobi in the evening.
Depending on the time of the international flight, we can go directly to the airport or arrange an overnight stay in the capital.
End of the trip.
Asante sana! (Thank you very much!)
Inclusions
- Transport with private 4x4 car, 10 days (vehicle, fuel and driver)
- Accommodation, 9 nights in campsites*/lodges as described in the program, on HB basis (breakfast & dinner)
- Tour guide fee
- Safari in Samburu National Reserve (entrance fee and guide)
- Entrance fee in Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
- Turkana village visit
Exclusions
- International flight ticket to and from Kenya Accommodation in Nairobi if necessary (before or after the trip)
- Visa 51$ (online issue https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html )
- Travel insurance
- Meals that are not mentioned in the program
- Activities that are not mentioned in the program (eg. Hiking in Mt. Ololokwe)
- Drinks
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
Terms & Conditions Click here to review details.
Please note that this is a private trip of 5 people only!