Nairobi: 4-Day Northern Kenya & Hidden Gems Safari

Tours Nature & adventure Multi-day trips Outdoor activities Hidden gems Sightseeing

Explore Kenya’s untouched frontiers on a 4-day safari. Discover Marsabit, the Chalbi Desert, and Lake Turkana. Meet local communities and camp under desert skies.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the untouched landscapes of Northern Kenya
  • Discover the Chalbi Desert, Kenya’s only true desert
  • Visit the mystical Lake Turkana, also known as the Jade Sea
  • Enjoy unique encounters with the Rendille, Gabbra, and El Molo communities
  • Experience a rare blend of adventure, culture, and hidden natural wonders

Description

Day 1: Nairobi – Marsabit Begin with an early departure from Nairobi, embarking on a scenic drive through Nanyuki and Isiolo. Enjoy stopovers for photography and views of Mt. Kenya en route. Arrive in Marsabit and check in at your lodge. In the evening, head out on a game drive at Lake Paradise in Marsabit National Park. Spend the night in Marsabit. Day 2: Marsabit – Chalbi Desert Depart in the morning into the Chalbi Desert. Cross vast salt pans and desert dunes, stopping for a picnic lunch along the way. Engage in cultural interactions with Rendille and Gabbra nomadic herders. Experience a magical desert sunset and camp overnight under the stars. Day 3: Chalbi Desert – Lake Turkana (Loiyangalani) Travel north to the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana). Visit El Molo Village, the smallest tribe in Kenya. Spend the evening relaxing by the lake and enjoy sweeping sunset views. Spend the night at a lakeside lodge or tented camp. Day 4: Lake Turkana – Nairobi Have breakfast with lake views before taking a scenic drive back through Marsabit with optional cultural stopovers. Arrive in Nairobi by evening and get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Includes

Transportation from Nairobi to Marsabit, Chalbi Desert, and Lake Turkana All Entry fees Accommodation in lodges and camps Game drive at Lake Paradise in Marsabit National Park Cultural interactions with local communities Visit to El Molo Village Meals as per itinerary

Important Information

  • This tour involves long drives and remote locations. Be prepared for varying weather conditions. Cultural sensitivity is advised when interacting with local communities.

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