Chalbi desert adventure(5 Days)
Overview
The Northern region of Kenya is vast and scenic. It is the home of a variety of tribes, and has remained comparatively inaccessible until now. Ranging from the lush highland green of the southern side of the Mathews range and Samburu National Park to the red sands of the northern borders with Ethiopia in the Chalbi desert, its terrain is varied, mysterious and extraordinarily beautiful.
WHAT TO CARRY:
- Toiletries(Towel, Soap, Tooth Brush, toothpaste, Tissue)
- Proper Comfortable outdoor Shoes
- Drinks and Beverages (Snacks eg. Crisps, biscuits, Sweets, cookies to last the trip)
- Mkeka hat or sunscreen
- Warm Jacket
- Sunglasses, Camera
- Day Pack /Small Bag to carry your personal items
- An identification card or passport
- Tip for crew and guides
Included/Exclude
- Transport on 4X4 Land Cruiser
- Accommodation
- Meals from day one dinner to last day breakfast
- Park fee/ community fee
- Professional Tour Guide
- Boat ride
- Anything not mentioned above
- Personal items as listed above
- Medical and Insurance Expenses
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Tour Plan
Depart early from Nairobi on Land Cruiser and drive north past Nanyuki and the beautiful farmlands of Timau to stop for fueling at Isiolo and quick lunch (own cost) Drive north and stop over for photos and sightseeing at Mt. Ololokwe before proceeding to Marsabit, a cool mountain town in the North. Enter Marsabit park just in time for an evening game drive and visit the beautiful lake paradise tucked inside the park.
MEAL PLAN: DINNER
Nomad hotel or equivalent
After breakfast embark on crossing the great Chalbi desert. The journey leads you to a beautiful oasis at the edge of the Chalbi desert. The vast landscapes and open desert will amaze you. The crossing with skilled drivers on sand is thrilling. The tour will take you through the Kalacha oasis, a pleasant surprise in the middle of the very arid countryside. Spend the evening in cottages at the edge of the
desert. The nights are great for stargazing. It’s the perfect place to find your peace after a long stay in
the city.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
North Palm Hotel-Gabra huts
This will be another exciting day! We will drive 3 hours to Loiyangalani and get a feel of lake Turkana,
visit elmolo village, oat ride thereafter leave for palm shade resort for lunch afternoon at leisure the dinner and overnight.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
Palm Shade Resort
After a marathon cruising through the desert, it’s only fair to enjoy this mountainous serene village, get
to interact with locals, and swim at the rock pools as well as enjoy the Ndoto mountains views. It is one of the hardest places to leave after staying over. Beautiful tranquil and mind-blowing.
Overnight at community camp and bonfire for storytelling moments.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
Lasamu Camp
After breakfast, we will start our journey back to Nairobi. With an optional lunch in Nanyuki
Arrive in Nairobi in the evening after an adventurous northern exploration journey
