Kenyan Tribal Encounter
10 days ex Nairobi
Experience a brilliant sunset at Lake Turkana, Meet the remarkable El-Molo people, Camp on the mythical slopes of Mt Kenya
Travel from the noisy streets of Nairobi to the breathtaking silence of the sweltering Suguta Valley and the shimmering waters of Lake Nakuru and the Jade Sea to the arid scrub of the Samburu region. Meet the colourful Samburu people, learn how the tiny tribe of El-Molo survives on the salty shores of Lake Turkana and perhaps even peek inside the thatched huts of the Kikuyu. The roads here might be bumpy and the accommodation very basic but if you bring along a sense of adventure on this cultural and wilderness safari, you'll fall in love with this country of incredible contrasts.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (8 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
Travel from the noisy streets of Nairobi to the breathtaking silence of the sweltering Suguta Valley and the shimmering waters of Lake Nakuru and the Jade Sea to the arid scrub of the Samburu region. Meet the colourful Samburu people, learn how the tiny tribe of El-Molo survives on the salty shores of Lake Turkana and perhaps even peek inside the thatched huts of the Kikuyu. The roads here might be bumpy and the accommodation very basic but if you bring along a sense of adventure on this cultural and wilderness safari, you'll fall in love with this country of incredible contrasts.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (8 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6603320
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Nairobi | Kenya's vivacious capital is home to many mouth-watering places to eat. |
| Day 2 | Lake Nakuru | Get an insight into the life of an African child on a visit to a rural school. Then kick start the safari adventure at Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for pink-feathered flamingos. |
| Day 3 | Maralal | The unofficial capital of the red-ochred Samburu people, Maralal has a real frontier feel. Enjoy stunning views of the nearby Losiolo Escarpment, an enormous natural amphitheatre which drops sharply down into a valley. |
| Day 4 | South Horr | Descend 2,500 m into the sizzling sands of the Suguta Valley, one of the hottest places on earth. The oasis village of South Horr, a remarkable patch of green amid the forbidding desert, offers shade and shelter for the night. |
| Days 5-7 | Loyangalani | Even the most weathered traveller will be awed by the sight of Lake Turkana, a sea of jade lying in the middle of a parched landscape. Meet the amazing El-Molo people that live along its stark shores, enjoy a sunset boat ride over the incandescent waters and fall asleep under star-studded skies. |
| Day 8 | Samburu | An unusual region of lava plains, riverine forests and thorny scrub, Samburu affords spectacular game viewing. This is the best place to find the Big Five, as well as oryx, gerenuk antelopes and rare Grevy's zebras. |
| Day 9 | Naro Moru | The forested slopes of Mt Kenya are inhabited by colourful Kikuyu tribes as well as handsome black and white colobus monkeys. |
| Day 10 | Nairobi | On the way back to busy Nairobi drive through lush countryside where small-scale farming is a way of life. |
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