14 Days Northern Kenya Cultural & Wildlife Tour
Brief Itinerary - Northern Kenya Cultural & Wildlife Tour
| Day | Place | Highlights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi arrival | Arrival & transfer to your Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton |
| 2 | Nairobi - Nairobi – Mathews Ranges National Park | Scheduled game activities | Kitich Camp |
| 3 | Mathews Ranges | Scheduled game activities | Kitich Camp |
| 4 | Mathews Ranges - Marsabit | Afternoon game viewing | Catholic Pastoral Guest House |
| 5 | Marsabit | Game drives & village visit to Rendilles | Catholic Pastoral Guest House |
| 6 | Marsabit - Kalacha | Visit local sites and village of Gabbras | Catholic Pastoral Guest House |
| 7 | Kalacha - Loiyangalani | El Molo village visit | Malabo Resort |
| 8 | Loiyangalani | Explore Lake Turkana shore & village | Malabo Resort |
| 10 | South Horr | Turkana & Rendille village visits | Koros Rustic Luxury Camp |
| 11 | South Horr – Samburu National Reserve | Game viewing | Samburu Intrepids Camp |
| 12 - 13 | Samburu National Reserve | Full day game viewing | Samburu Intrepids Camp |
| 14 | Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi | Travel to Nairobi International Airport for departure | N/A |
$ Pricing - Northern Kenya Cultural & Wildlife Tour
| Travel Date | Based on 4 people | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Valid throughout the year APART the rainy seasons i.e. April & May and again from November till mid-December 2025. | USD 7,490.00 Per person sharing in a double / twin | USD 850.00 |
$ Pricing
Travel Date
Valid throughout the year APART the rainy seasons i.e. April & May and again from November till mid-December 2025.
Per Person Sharing Based on 4 People
USD 7,490.00 Per person sharing in a double / twin
Single Room Supplement:
USD. 850.00 Per Person
Mid Season
03rd Jan 2024 -14th Apr 2024
16th Jun 2024 – 30th Jun 2024
16th Dec 2024 – 22nd Dec 2024
Per Person Sharing Based on 6 Persons
USD. 5,290.00 per person
Single Room Supplement:
USD. 700.00 Per Person
Other Information - Northern Kenya Cultural & Wildlife Tour
- 1 night on bed & breakfast at the Four Points by Sheraton Airport Hotel
- 2 nights on full board at Kitich Camp
- 2 nights on full board at Marsabit Catholic Guest House
- 1 night on full board at Kalacha Catholic Guest House
- 2 nights on full board at Malabo Resort
- 2 nights on full board at Koros Camp
- 3 nights on full board at Ashnil Samburu Camp
- All park entry fee as per itinerary
- All park entry fee for driver and vehicle
- English speaking, bronze or silver guide during the safari (Member of Kenya Prof. Safari Guide Association)
- Transport in a custom safari built 4X4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfers in Nairobi on arrival / departure
- Mineral water during game drives
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Evacuation insurance
- AMREF flying doctor service within Kenya only
- International return flights to Nairobi
- Visa fee for Kenya (USD 50/- per person)
- Telephone, laundry and tips
- Extra drinks in the lodges / Nairobi Hotels
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Dinner on Day 1
Joanne Kiao
Senior Safari Planner+254 733 888027
Key
| BB | Bed & 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 |
| Eco-friendly status: | Bronze: | Silver: | Gold: |
Detailed Itinerary - Northern Kenya Cultural & Wildlife Tour
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 Sheraton
Hotel Type: Airport Hotel
Location
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:
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2
Nairobi – Mathews Ranges
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport to catch your SAMBURU bound flight scheduled to depart at 0800 Hrs and arriving at 0900 Hrs – Kalama Airstrip. This will be followed by a 2 Hour road transfer to Kitich Camp – Matthews Range to arrive at your camp in time for lunch.
In the Mathews Mountain Range, Kitich Camp is situated in the 800,000 acre Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy established in 1995 by the local communities to promote wildlife conservation and socio-economic development through sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Afternoon game activities as per the camps schedule – this could be a guided bush walk winding down with a sundowner. All meals and overnight at KITICH CAMP
Accommodation
Kitich Forest Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
With only 6 classic safari tents- 3 doubles and 3 twins, one can expect complete privacy. Each ensuite tent is traditionally safari-style, with an al-fresco stone bathroom. Kitich Camp runs completely on solar power. Kitich Camp’s cozy lounge overlooks the floodlit river glade – from here guests can enjoy watching elephant, buffalo and bush buck emerge from the forest at dusk.
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3
Mathews Ranges
Full day in Mathews Range with game activities as per the camps schedule. You may depart after breakfast for a guided walk in the forest across the streams leading you to the natural swimming pool where you can relax / swim if you wish in these crystal clear waters. Proceed on for a set up picnic lunch and back to the camp thereafter either on foot or car if tired already.
All meals and overnight at KITICH CAMP.
Accommodation
Kitich Forest Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
With only 6 classic safari tents- 3 doubles and 3 twins, one can expect complete privacy. Each ensuite tent is traditionally safari-style, with an al-fresco stone bathroom. Kitich Camp runs completely on solar power. Kitich Camp’s cozy lounge overlooks the floodlit river glade – from here guests can enjoy watching elephant, buffalo and bush buck emerge from the forest at dusk.
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4
Mathews Ranges - Marsabit
After a scrumptious breakfast at the camp. At about 0730 hrs you will be picked by your Sunworld driver guide and depart for Marsabit to arrive at the Catholic Pastoral Guest House in time for lunch. Proceed on for an afternoon game drive in Marsabit Game Reserve.
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 also home for the Gabras / Rendille and the Borana tribes.
All meals and overnight at CATHOLIC PASTORAL GUEST HOUSE.
Accommodation
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
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5
Marsabit
Early breakfast and proceed for a morning game drive in Marsabit Game Reserve. At about 1100 hrs drive out of the reserve to explore the local communities. We have included entrance fees for one village visit to the Rendilles. Lunch will be at the Catholic Pastoral Guest House. All meals and overnight at CATHOLIC PASTORAL GUEST HOUSE.
Accommodation
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
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6
Marsabit - Kalacha
After breakfast depart for Kalacha to arrive by lunch time. Afternoon at your leisure to visit the singing wells / sand dunes. Later on, you will scout the area and go for a village visit to the Gabbras. All meals and overnight at CATHOLIC GUEST HOUSE.
Accommodation
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
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7
Kalacha - Loiyangalani
Early morning departure for Loiyangalani to arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure until about 1700 Hrs when you will depart for El Molo Village visit i.e. the smallest tribe in Kenya. Dinner and overnight at the MALABO RESORT.
Accommodation
Malabo Resort
Hotel Type: Budget Lodge
Location
Rooms
Bandas: The Bandas are spacious with double size beds, built in toilet, shower, mosquito nets, electric lighting and power sockets.
Cottages: Neatly furnished and equity with built in toilet, hot shower, mosquito nets, electric lighting and power sockets to make your stay enjoyable
Turkana Traditional Huts: Have you ever spent a night under Turkana huts? Malabo resort can make this dream come true by giving your the best cultural experience under our Turkana Traditional huts
Camping Site: For Campers, Malabo Resort has enough campsite for our camping visitors. Drop us a call, text message or email and get booked
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8
Full day in Loiyangalani
Another lovely day spent in Loiyangalani by the shores of Lake Turkana, otherwise referred to as the Jade Sea for its stunning green waters. You could get to go on a boat ride on the lake and afterwards, visit the Turkana village. Dinner and overnight at the MALABO RESORT.
Accommodation
Malabo Resort
Hotel Type: Budget Lodge
Location
Rooms
Bandas: The Bandas are spacious with double size beds, built in toilet, shower, mosquito nets, electric lighting and power sockets.
Cottages: Neatly furnished and equity with built in toilet, hot shower, mosquito nets, electric lighting and power sockets to make your stay enjoyable
Turkana Traditional Huts: Have you ever spent a night under Turkana huts? Malabo resort can make this dream come true by giving your the best cultural experience under our Turkana Traditional huts
Camping Site: For Campers, Malabo Resort has enough campsite for our camping visitors. Drop us a call, text message or email and get booked
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 9
Loiyangalani – South Horr
Breakfast at Malabo Resort and proceed for Turkana Village visit and possibly one more tribe. Thereafter depart for South Horr to arrive at your camp in time for lunch. The rest of the afternoon at leisure or visit one village. Overnight at KOROS RUSTIC LUXURY CAMP.
Accommodation
Koros Rustic Luxury Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10
South Horr
Full day in South Horr with village visits to the Turkana & Rendille. Overnight at KOROS RUSTIC LUXURY CAMP.
Accommodation
Koros Rustic Luxury Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 11
South Horr – Samburu / Buffalo Springs National Reserves
After breakfast depart for Samburu Game Reserve to arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive at your convenience. Situated in the northern hemisphere of Kenya, this is one of the loveliest Reserves in terms of landscape and wildlife where you will have the chance to see rare animals such as the Grevy Zebra, the long necked Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe and the Beisa Oryx only found in northern Kenya. Arrive for lunch at your camp. After lunch, enjoy an extensive game drive through the reserve as per your liking. Dinner and overnight at ASHNIL SAMBURU CAMP.
Accommodation
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Hotel Type: Standard Lodge
Location
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
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 12 -13
Samburu / Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Two full days in Samburu / Buffalo Springs National Reserves with unlimited game drives at your convenience. All meals and overnight at ASHNIL SAMBURU CAMP.
Accommodation
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Hotel Type: Standard Lodge
Location
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
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 14
Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi
Depart for your journey to Nairobi with drop off at the airport for your outbound departure.
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