Northern Kenya 9-Day Private Tour

Join us on an adventure to explore northern Kenya! This 9-day tour from Nairobi will take you through Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Loiyangalani, Ngurunit, and North Horr, showcasing the rich heritage of the country's tribes.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Nairobi - Isiolo

Welcome to Nairobi! We will greet you at the airport or your hotel to begin this exploration of Northern Kenya. After breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn, we will travel to Isiolo, enjoying views of Mount Kenya. Evening arrivals allow time for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Isiolo - Marsabit National Park

After breakfast, we depart for Marsabit National Park, experiencing diverse altitudes and landscapes. Following lunch, we will embark on a safari to search for wildlife and hike to Lake Paradise. Dinner and rest will follow at the hotel.

Day 3: Marsabit National Park - North Horr

We start early with breakfast and explore Marsabit's desert area before reaching North Horr. Lunch will be at the hotel, followed by a visit to the Kalacha Oasis and the Gabra Tribe. We'll finish the day with dinner and a night at the lodge.

Day 4: North Horr - Loiyangalani

After breakfast, we will hike through volcanic terrain to Lake Turkana. Post-lunch, we will visit the El Molo tribe, learning about their fishing techniques. We will return to the hotel for the night.

Day 5: Loiyangalani

Continuing in Loiyangalani, we visit Turkana village to learn about craftsmanship and tribal tattoos. After lunch, a trip to the Desert Museum will provide insights into local traditions before dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Loiyangalani - Ngurunit

After breakfast, we travel to Ngurunit, stopping at the Wind Power project. We will enjoy lunch and take a camel ride along the Ngurunit River before dinner at the hotel.

Day 7: Ngurunit - Samburu National Reserve

Following breakfast, we head to Samburu National Reserve, arriving by midday for lunch and an afternoon safari. Look for various wildlife and enjoy a sunset over the savannah before returning for dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: Samburu National Reserve

The focus is on a comprehensive exploration of Samburu, with a safari and a visit to a Samburu village post-lunch to learn about their culture. Dinner and a night at the lodge will conclude the day.

Day 9: Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi

After breakfast, we begin our return to Nairobi for drop-off at JKI Airport around 4 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes eight nights of full room and board at:

Isiolo (1 night): Bomen Hotel or similarMarsabit National Park (1 night): Nomads Trail Hotel or similarNorth Horr (1 night): North Horr Camp or similarLoiyangalani (2 nights): Palm Shade Resort or similarNgurunit (1 night): Golbo Guest House or similarSamburu National Reserve (2 nights): Samburu Simba Lodge or similar

Flight Schedules

For airport pickup in Nairobi, flights should arrive before 7 am on the first day, and departing flights should be booked after 7 pm on the last day.