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Northern Frontier Safari & Lake Turkana Festival
12 Days from USD. 4,500.00 per person
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12 Days Northern Frontier Safari

Northern Frontier Safari is all about culture, breathtaking scenery and wildlife stand at the forefront of this safari ! The main focus of this trip is the desert Lake Turkana, that remains wild and un-touched with its outstanding cultural tribes. You will encounter the Samburu, Rendille, El Molo, Dasenich Tribes among others. The festival is the main event on this safari and it will bring these cultures close to you in a way you will never experience it otherwise. You will also encounter wildlife in Samburu Reserve and the Great Rift Valley Lakes.

*The minimum number of participants for this trip is 6 persons. Bookings should take place as soon as possible but until latest end of February 2020. As soon as the minimum number of participants is fulfilled, we will send a written confirmation to all interested parties.*

Brief Itinerary

DayPlaceHighlightsHotel
1Nairobi arrivalArrival & transfer to your Hotel Four Points by Sheraton
2Nairobi - Samburu Game ReserveAfternoon game drive in the ReserveAshnil Samburu Camp
3Samburu Game ReserveFull day game viewingAshnil Samburu Camp
4Samburu Game Reserve - MarsabitAfternoon game driveCatholic Guest House
5Marsabit - LoiyangalaniView preparations of the festivalPalm Shade Camp
6 - 7Loiyangalani Tribal performancesPalm Shade Camp
8Loiyangalani - MaralalTime at leisureNgari Hill Guest House
9Maralal - Lake BaringoLake activities availableTumbili Cliif Lodge
10Lake Bogoria / Lake Baringo Lake Bogoria park tourTumbili Cliif Lodge
11Lake Baringo - Lake Nakuru National ParkGame drive around the scenic lakeSarova Lion Hill Lodge
12Lake Nakuru National Park - NairobiTravel to Nairobi for departureN/A

$ Pricing - Northern Frontier Safari

Travel DateEach of 06 PersonsSingle Room Supplement
Dates to be advisedUSD. 4,500.00USD 600.00
*The pricing is indicative. Pricing depends on the season and number of travelers.

$ Pricing

Travel Date

Travel Dates to be advised

Per Person Sharing (6 Persons in a vehicle)

USD. 4,500.00 Per Person

Single Room Supplement

USD. 600.00 Per Person

*The pricing is indicative. Pricing depends on the season and number of travelers.

Other Information

Includes
Excludes
Extra Holiday Addons
Includes
  • All airport transfers on arrival / departure
  • Transportation and exclusive use of custom safari built 4 wheel drive vehicle with pop-up roof / roof hatches
  • 01 Night bed & breakfast accommodation at THE FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
  • 02 Nights full board accommodation at ASHNIL SAMBURU CAMP
  • 01 Night full board accommodation at CATHOLIC GUEST HOUSE
  • 03 Nights on full board accommodation at PALM SHADE CAMP
  • 01 Night full board accommodation at NGARI HILL GUEST HOUSE
  • 02 Nights on full board accommodation at TUMBILI CLIFF
  • 01 Night full board accommodation at SAROVA LION HILL LODGE
  • Services of an English speaking driver/guide (member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association)
  • Park entrance fees for Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Bogoria & Lake Nakuru National Park and Marsabit National Park
  • Samburu Village visit
  • Mineral water in the vehicle during the safari
  • Armed security escorts where required.
  • Packed meals where required
  • Evacuation insurance
Excludes
  • Travel / medical insurance ,
  • Tips / gratuities for driver / guide and hotel staff,
  • Change of safari itinerary,
  • Any extras, excursions not mentioned above e.g. extra meals,
  • Village entrance fees, Visa fees,
  • Return flights to / from your home country,
  • Any Item of personal nature
Extra Holiday Addons

PRE- or POST Safari Extensions: We offer wonderful pre- or post- Safari extensions to a variety of National parks & game reserves. 

  • 4 Days Magical Maasai Mara
  • 3 Days Amboseli National Park

Joanne Kiao

Senior Safari Planner
joanne@sunworldsafaris.com
+254 733 888027

Key

BBBed & Breakfast
Half Board:2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner)
Full Board:3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Eco-status:Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel
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Detailed Itinerary - Northern Frontier Safari

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at the Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by a representative from Sunworld and Four Points by Sheraton holding a signboard with your name on it and the hotel logo as well. If you wish to change money into the local currency, we advise that you do it while at the airport. You will then be transferred to your airport hotel for overnight stay. (Four Points by Sheraton Airport Hotel – Bed & Breakfast).

Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points Sheraton

Hotel Type: Airport Hotel

Location

Just a 05 minute drive from the Airport terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Enjoy amazing views of the National Park and atmosphere from their rooftop bar and grill, Tazama.
Complimentary airport transfers to and from JKIA Airport terminals.

Rooms

Spacious 172 rooms with a contemporary modern design. The rooms offer signature Four Point beds, rain showers and 42" LED TVs.

Room categories include:

Traditional KingTraditional TwinDeluxe KingTwin SuiteKing SuiteExecutive Suite

Facilities/Amenities

Rooftop Bar and PoolFitness CenterSpa24 hr restaurantComplimentary Airport transfersWi-Fi
Kenya Signature Safari

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Nairobi City Tour - Kenya

Day 2

Nairobi to Samburu / Buffalo Springs Game Reserves

After breakfast at approx. 0700 Hrs you will be picked up by your guide and depart for Samburu National Reserve which will be approx. 6 Hrs drive. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country. Samburu is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, more so the rare species such as the long- necked gerenuk, gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryx. Other animals include the leopard, the mighty lion, elephants; crocodiles can be seen swimming in the Ewaso Nyiro River along with the hippo. Arrival in time for lunch, followed by unlimited afternoon game drive exploring the beauty that is within Samburu and its richness in wildlife and birdlife.

Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.

Accommodation

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Hotel Type: Standard Lodge

Location

Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 30 exclusive luxury Tents are spread out along the shady banks of the river under a thick stand of doum Palms.

Rooms

Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 30 exclusive luxury Tents are spread out along the shady banks of the river under a thick stand of doum Palms.
It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun lounges, a garden and a Lounge bar offering views of the African savannah. Each tent features a decked Terrance with views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. The restaurant offers views of the river and serves a variety of menus comprising of Oriental, traditional and international cuisines. A range of activities are available on request and comprise of game drives, nature Walks and a cultural visit to the samburu village, bush meals like bush lunch/dinner and sundowners.

Facilities/Amenities

A spacious poolWi-FiRestaurantLounge bar
Ashnil Samburu Camp​
Ashnil Samburu Camp​ - Northern Frontier Safari
Ashnil Samburu Camp​
Ashnil Samburu Camp​

Meal Plan: Full Board

Ashnil Samburu Camp​ - Northern Frontier Safari

Day 3

Full day in Samburu Game Reserve

Full day in Samburu Game Reserve with unlimited game drives.

You may choose to go out for a morning game drive and return for breakfast to your camp. If you would like to have another game drive after breakfast pls. inform your guide and he will be happy to oblige. Most animals rest during the hot lunch hour and ideally you will see most game again in the afternoon. The landscape is stunning and with a bit of luck you may see Elephants in the mighty Ewaso Nyiro River, a beautiful sight. Meals and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge

Accommodation

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Hotel Type: Standard Lodge

Location

Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 30 exclusive luxury Tents are spread out along the shady banks of the river under a thick stand of doum Palms.

Rooms

Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 30 exclusive luxury Tents are spread out along the shady banks of the river under a thick stand of doum Palms.
It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun lounges, a garden and a Lounge bar offering views of the African savannah. Each tent features a decked Terrance with views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. The restaurant offers views of the river and serves a variety of menus comprising of Oriental, traditional and international cuisines. A range of activities are available on request and comprise of game drives, nature Walks and a cultural visit to the samburu village, bush meals like bush lunch/dinner and sundowners.

Facilities/Amenities

A spacious poolWi-FiRestaurantLounge bar
Ashnil Samburu Camp​
Ashnil Samburu Camp​ - Northern Frontier Safari
Ashnil Samburu Camp​
Ashnil Samburu Camp​

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 4

Samburu Game Reserve / Marsabit (Approx. 4 Hrs drive)

After our sunrise Samburu Village visit and breakfast. Begin your drive to Marsabit at around 1000 Hrs with packed lunches.
Arrival in Marsabit late afternoon. Check-in to your accommodations at the Catholic Guest House.
Thereafter at around 1530 Hrs depart for a late afternoon game drive in Marsabit National Park. The park comprises of densely forested mountain and three crater lakes that are the only permanent surface of water in the region and that provide habitat for a variety of birdlife and wildlife.
Major wildlife attractions include the African elephant, the endangered Grevy’s zebra, lion, leopard, buffalo, bushbuck, large herds of greater and lesser kudus, common zebra, Grant’s gazelle and many other small antelopes.
Marsabit is the home for the Gabras / Rendille and the Borana tribes.
Dinner and overnight at Catholic Guest House

Accommodation

Catholic Guest House

Catholic Guest House

Hotel Type: Budget Guest House

Location

Located less than three kilometers from Marsabit town on the Nairobi-Addis Ababa Highway, The Catholic Guest House provides a restful and comfortable stay to their guests. 

Rooms

The Guest House offers comfortable rooms

Facilities/Amenities

Dining areaWi-FiFree parkingBreakfast AvailablePublic Wi-Fi
Nairobi National Park
Giraffe Centre

Meal Plan: Full Board

Discover Kenya Safari - Northern Frontier Safari

Day 5

Marsabit / Loiyangalani – Approx. 6 Hrs drive

Early morning departure for Loiyangalani with packed lunch / bites purchased to arrive late afternoon. The Lake Turkana Festival will be the highlight of your safari ….this being the first day of the festival you will find most of the tribal groups in their early stages of preparations. The event features unique performances and cultural traditions of at least twelve ethnic communities which live in Marsabit County: El Molo, Rendille, Samburu, Turkana, Dassanatch, Gabra, Burji, Borana, Konso, Sakuye, Garee,and Waata. The presentation of the customs and living conditions of the twelve tribes, their spectacular traditional costumes, arts and crafts, dances and music is a unique and fascinating experience in particular in light of the stunning geographical characteristics and the limited general knowledge about the Lake Turkana and Marsabit County. Dinner and overnight at Palm Shade Camp

Accommodation

Palm Shade Camp

Palm Shade Camp

Hotel Type: Budget Lodge

Location

Located in the heart of Loiyangalani, a tiny town near the South Eastern shores of Lake Turkana, with very simple services. Charter a plane to the local airstrip, or drive here from Desert Rose in about 5 hours.

Rooms

They offer clean, secure accommodation in the traditional Samburu/ Rendille huts and spacious self-contained modern rooms.

Villas
Stay in one of the rooms during your entire stay and enjoy local and international cuisines. Or opt for the local huts and experience the cooling effect of the traditional huts.

Camping
Beautiful and secure place to accommodate a large group, green environment to relax and enjoy to camping activities. Enjoy amazing golden sun down & rise, bonfire and entertainment from the locals with traditional dances and songs.

Facilities/Amenities

Conferences facilities.Camping SiteComplimentary Wi-Fi

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 6 - 7

Full days in Loiyangalani

The next 02 days will be spent with the local communities exhibiting their culture and get a chance to interact and photograph them.

There is a possibility of visiting the Southern Island but this depends on wind situation as there are no powerful boats in this area. You can make a walk on the lakeshore of lake Turkana.

If you want to visit also the villages of the different ethnic communities, please talk to your guide. He will assist you. Additional charges can arise. Meals and overnight at Palm Shade Camp

Accommodation

Palm Shade Camp

Palm Shade Camp

Hotel Type: Budget Lodge

Location

Located in the heart of Loiyangalani, a tiny town near the South Eastern shores of Lake Turkana, with very simple services. Charter a plane to the local airstrip, or drive here from Desert Rose in about 5 hours.

Rooms

They offer clean, secure accommodation in the traditional Samburu/ Rendille huts and spacious self-contained modern rooms.

Villas
Stay in one of the rooms during your entire stay and enjoy local and international cuisines. Or opt for the local huts and experience the cooling effect of the traditional huts.

Camping
Beautiful and secure place to accommodate a large group, green environment to relax and enjoy to camping activities. Enjoy amazing golden sun down & rise, bonfire and entertainment from the locals with traditional dances and songs.

Facilities/Amenities

Conferences facilities.Camping SiteComplimentary Wi-Fi

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 8

Loiyangalani / Maralal (Approx. 7 Hrs drive)

After breakfast depart for Maralal with packed lunches to arrive late afternoon. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in this remote town. Dinner and overnight at Ngari Hill Guest House

Accommodation

Ngari Hill Eco Lodge

Ngari Hill Eco Lodge

Hotel Type: Budget Lodge

Location

Located in the heart of Loiyangalani, a tiny town near the South Eastern shores of Lake Turkana, with very simple services. Charter a plane to the local airstrip, or drive here from Desert Rose in about 5 hours.

Rooms

They offer clean, secure accommodation in the traditional Samburu/ Rendille huts and spacious self-contained modern rooms.

Villas
Stay in one of the rooms during your entire stay and enjoy local and international cuisines. Or opt for the local huts and experience the cooling effect of the traditional huts.

Camping
Beautiful and secure place to accommodate a large group, green environment to relax and enjoy to camping activities. Enjoy amazing golden sun down & rise, bonfire and entertainment from the locals with traditional dances and songs.

Facilities/Amenities

Conferences facilities.Camping SiteComplimentary Wi-Fi
Northern Frontier Safari

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 9

Maralal / Lake Baringo

After breakfast depart for Lake Baringo to arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Lake Baringo has always been a haven for birders boasting over 400 Species. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy various excursions available. Some of you may partake the canoeing or fishing excursion on the lake while others could opt to visit the local Njemps community or simply relax enjoying the beautiful views of the lake or bird walks. Njemps are the only pastoralists community who eat fish while it is forbidden food to the rest of the Nomadics groups!!! Meals and overnight at Island Camp

Accommodation

Tumbili Cliff Lodge

Meal Plan: Half Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 10

Day trip to Lake Bogoria – overnight in Baringo

Breakfast at your lodge until 0830 Hrs when you depart for a boat ride and finally drop off on the shore.

Lake Baringo together with Lake Naivasha are the only two Great Eastern Rift Valley FRESH water Lakes found in Kenya.
The coxswain may use food baits to attract the fish to the surface making them visible to the fish eagle…..you may be lucky to catch dramatic spectacle.
Thereafter depart with packed lunches for a game drive in Lake Bogoria Game Reserve known for its curative hot geysers.
Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingoes. Lately this lake has been the home of thousands of flamingoes and hence attracting many tourists. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Island camp

Accommodation

Tumbili Cliff Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 11

Lake Baringo / Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast at your lodge depart for Lake Nakuru National Park which is approx.2.5 Hrs drive away to arrive midmorning.

Proceed on for a game drive immediately only to check-in at your lodge in time for lunch.

Afternoon game drive in search of Lion and the otherwise elusive leopard leading you to the famous Baboon Cliff which offers a fantastic view of the Lake and the National Park. The Park is a home to a high concentration of wildlife despite its proximity to the Nakuru Town.

The simple coexistence between people and wildlife in this region is quite amazing. A visit to the famous Makalia falls spices your experience as it gives you the opportunity to leave your vehicle for a while to catch a glimpse of the splendid waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Accommodation

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Hotel Type: Standard Lodge

Location

The lodge has 64 Standard rooms and 03 Suites, each with a private veranda and a panoramic view of the lake.

Rooms

They offer clean, secure accommodation in the traditional Samburu/ Rendille huts and spacious self-contained modern rooms.

Villas
Stay in one of the rooms during your entire stay and enjoy local and international cuisines. Or opt for the local huts and experience the cooling effect of the traditional huts.

Camping
Beautiful and secure place to accommodate a large group, green environment to relax and enjoy to camping activities. Enjoy amazing golden sun down & rise, bonfire and entertainment from the locals with traditional dances and songs.

Facilities/Amenities

Heated Swimming PoolWellness centerEn-suite bathrooms with showersBeds draped in mosquito nettingBureau de changeLaundryBaby SittingBusiness center with Wi-FiOutdoor gamesLarge Dining roomInternational Cuisine /Buffet 
Northern Frontier Safari

Meal Plan: Full Board

Northern Frontier Safari

Day 12

Drive back to Nairobi & Outbound departure

Your last morning game drive and breakfast. Freshen up and check-out from your lodge rooms. At approx. 1000 Hrs begin your drive back to Nairobi arriving by 1300 Hrs.

A farewell lunch is planned for you all at the Carnivore Restaurant that gives you a chance to recap on your just concluded safari and say last goodbyes to the friends you will have made. Thereafter drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your out-bound flights.

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