Turkana Adventure

9 days
From US$5,756 per person
We offer you a superb adventure on the edge of Northern Kenya for a complete discovery of Lake Turkana. Meet the tribes and learn about their way of life, take in the breathtaking scenery of the lake, the flora and fauna of the north and, last but not least, cross the lake by boat to the “Turkana Boy” site where we humans began our evolution.
  • Game drive in Kenya
    Lion on safari in Kenya ©Jade Sea Journeys
  • Gazelle giraffe In Kenya
    Gazelle giraffe in Samburu ©Jade Sea Journeys
  • El Molo on Lake Turkana
    Woman El Molo on Lake Turkana ©Jade Sea Journeys
  • Lake Turkana volcano
    Lake Turkana volcano ©Jade Sea Journeys
  • Fishermen on the banks of Lake Turkana
    Fishing net survey on Lake Turkana ©Jade Sea Journeys
  • Lake Turkana
    View of Lake Turkana ©Jade Sea Journeys

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Nairobi - Shaba Game Reserves

    Depart Nairobi and with packed lunch drive to Buffalo Springs & Samburu Game Reserves, game drive and thereafter check in at Shaba Sarova Lodge for dinner and overnight. Shaba National Reserve, famous as the land of "BORN FREE" which stems from the heritage of Joy and George Adamson, who nurtured Elsa the lioness on the grounds of Shaba in the 50's before setting the lioness free on the plains beyond.

  • Day 2

    Samburu - Marsabit NP

    After breakfast, with packed lunch, drive northward to Marsabit National Park, a remote paradise for nature lovers, for game drive. This beautiful park is a refuge for huge tusked bull elephants, diverse birdlife, mammals and reptiles. Dinner and overnight at Jirime Hotel

  • Day 3

    Marsabit NP - Lake Turkana

    After breakfast, with picnic lunch, drive through Karoli Desert and Chalbi Desert, to Loyangalani Settlement, on the south-east side of the lake.
    On the road to Loyangalani lies the Chalbi desert and its mirages. Triangular shapes can be seen, which are nothing other than herds of camels guided by the Gabbra.
    Arrival at the end of the day on the shores of Lake Turkana accompanied by the end-of-day lights. Overnight at Palm Shade Resort

  • Day 4

    Lake Turkana - Loyangalani

    Breakfast at leisure thereafter visit El Molo village, the museum, and, enjoy the sights and sounds of this famous settlement. This day will take you to Samburu, Turkana and Rendille villages or homesteads.
    The world's largest desert lake, Lake Turkana is 250 km long and 60 km wide. Also known as the “Jade Sea”, it flows right up to the Ethiopian border. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Although the environment is dry and not very conducive to the development of vegetation, aquatic life is abundant. The Nile crocodile and the hippopotamus can be found here. The lake is fed by three rivers from Ethiopia. It is also the saltiest lake in Africa. The lake is drained by evaporation, which increases its salt content.
    The undulating algae in its waters regularly change color, turning from gray to blue as the clouds pass overhead. On the surface, however, the lake is always bright green in the sunlight.

  • Day 5

    Lake Turkana - Loyangalani - Sibiloi NP

    After breakfast and with packed lunch, drive to Sibiloi NP. Late afternoon visit Petrified Forest, dinner and overnight at Alia Bay.

  • Day 6

    Sibiloi NP - Eliye Springs (Lake Turkana West)

    Early breakfast and thereafter depart by vehicle, with packed lunch, to visit the Kobi Fora museum, the famous fossils excavation sites, fossils of a big-tusked behemoth of a predecessor of today’s Elephant, giant tortoise and fish sites. Late afternoon boat to Central Island (UNESCO – world heritage site) for dinner and overnight camping on the Island

  • Day 7

    Lake Turkana - Central Island NP

    This morning explore the Island by boat and on foot, walk up to Flamingo Lake, the breeding place for flamingo and thereafter walk to Crocodile Lake, the breeding place for crocs. Birdlife abound. In the afternoon boat to Eliye Springs lake shore for dinner and overnight

  • Day 8

    Lake Turkana - Turkana Boy Site

    Day spent around Eliye Springs, a cultural visit to Turkana village or homestead, enjoy Turkana cultural dance or choose just relax and enjoy what this serene environment has to offer. Lunch, dinner and overnight

  • Day 9

    Turkana - Lodwar - Flight

    Breakfast and, depending on the flight, explore Eliye area if time permits before transferring you to Lodwar for your flight to Nairobi.

Prices

Price conditions for your safari in Kenya


Price Per Person

Private 4x4
Based on 1 people: 5756 US$
Based on 2 people: 5448 US$ 
Based on 3 people: 4134 US$ 
Based on 4 people: 3477 US$ 
Based on 5 people: 3082 US$ 

Single supplement US$ 330

Price Include

  • Transport in 4x4 land cruiser
  • Unlimited kilometers
  • Boat services on Lake Turkana
  • Kobi Fora excavation sites and museum
  • Park entry fees
  • Game Drives
  • Services of our professional English-speaking driver guide
  • Local guides where necessary
  • Hotel accommodation on Full Board basis sharing room (refer below)

Not Included in the Price

  • Visa fee
  • International flight
  • Transfers were not applicable 
  • Travel and cancellation/medical insurance cover
  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
  • Single Room (under single Supplement terms) 
  • Beverages, Alcohol, Spirits
  • Reusable Water Bottle for refilling (Very Important)
  • Photographic fee with the local people
  • Eventual tips
  • Any items or expenses of personal nature
  • Any other items not mentioned in the inclusions

Travel info

Here is some practical information for your safari in Kenya 


Accommodation during your safari in Kenya

Accommodation is in either twin or double rooms at carefully selected safari lodges. The lodges we use are all set in spectacular locations and provide delicious meals and comfortable airy bedrooms. Here's a list of the accommodations we use on our trips. If they are fully booked, we will offer you similar accommodation.


Transport in safari

You will be travelling in one of our comfortable safari vehicles (Minibus or 4x4).  Each vehicle has a "pop top" roof to provide excellent views of the incredible wildlife. 

Other Useful Information to travel in Kenya

  • No plastic bags in to Kenya
  • No plastic bottles in the Game Parks and Reserves
  • Carry your COVID Vaccination Certificate 

Entry requirements for Kenya

  • Mandatory passport valid 6 months after your return date
  • Since January 4, 2024, entry to Kenya has been subjected to an electronic travel authorization (ETA), in place of a visa.
Travellers must now apply for an ETA in advance at https://www.etakenya.go.ke, and present it before boarding the plane. Depending on your nationality, you'll need to check the entry requirements. 

Sanitary conditions for Kenya

  • Yellow fever
Yellow fever is endemic in central and western Kenya. Vaccination is strongly recommended (in approved centres). In principle, vaccination against yellow fever is only required for people arriving from a country where this fever is endemic(1), or for people who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through one of these countries. To avoid any inconvenience, we strongly recommend that you are up to date with your yellow fever vaccination and in possession of an international vaccination booklet.
(1) In Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo (DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda. South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. 

  • Malaria
Malaria, particularly prevalent around Lake Victoria and on the Kenyan coast, is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bites of mosquitoes infested with the malaria parasite. There are two complementary forms of malaria prevention: protection against mosquito bites and prophylactic drug treatment. Conventional measures to protect against mosquitoes in the evening and at night are strongly recommended (see “A few simple rules” below). As far as prophylactic medication is concerned, you should contact your GP or a hospital specialising in travel medicine before you leave. During your stay, and for two months after your return, in the event of fever, medical advice should be sought systematically and rapidly, in order to start anti-malarial treatment as soon as possible. 

Before you travel to Kenya, it's important to :
  • Consult your GP or an International Vaccination Centre to assess your state of health and receive health recommendations, particularly concerning vaccinations
  • Set up a personal pharmacy 

Climate

Kenya's climate is equatorial, with significant regional variations. There are two dry seasons, the first from December to March, and the second from July to October.
These alternate with rainy seasons, between April and June, then between November and early December.
There are, however, a few nuances to these generalizations. On the coast, the climate is hot and humid, but moderated by the monsoon. In the desert to the northeast, the heat is dry, except in April and May, when there is some light rain.
The climate is humid around Lake Victoria, a little less so in January and February. Higher up, the climate is drier and warmer, with cold nights.
During the dry seasons, visitors flock to the area and all the trails are passable. Animals become easily visible in the dry grass and around waterholes. There are therefore more visitors between December and March, but also in July and August.
The “in-between” months of June, September and October are less crowded, but the weather conditions are quite suitable.
The wet seasons are less frequented, but the rains can be quite violent, even accompanied by spectacular thunderstorms, which can alternate with sudden clearings. At this time of year, there's no sweltering heat and, above all, the light is magnificent for photographers. It's also the time of animal births, but the tall grass doesn't always make observation that easy.

What to Pack

  • Good quality sandals
  • Good quality light walking shoes
  • Casual shoes for evenings
  • Light boots for your own comfort in the evening
  • Fleece jacket
  • Practical safari jacket
  • Lightweight waterproof rain jacket, windbreaker or fleece jacket
  • T-shirts
  • Short and long sleeve shirts or blouses
  • Shorts and long casual trousers
  • Casual light dresses or skirts
  • Enough underwear, socks and hankies
  • Bathing suits
  • Toiletries, lip balm and scarves
  • Miniature wet towel and Kleenex (enough)
  • Small backpack 
  • Small reusable water bottle
  • Small flashlight or headlamp (important)
  • Hat with 'shin cord' to avoid blowing away and a safari hat or cap (important)
  • Important Quality mosquito/insect repellent (for body)
  • Waterproof sun blocker cream/sunscreen
  • Personal medication
  • Good quality sunglasses
  • Binocular and Guidebooks
  • Camera with extra battery and memory card
  • Adventure spirit, Patience, Energy and Good sense of Humour

Strengths

  • The landscapes of Lake Turkana
  • Meeting the ethnic groups of Lake Turkana (El Molo,Turkana, Samburu, Gabra...)
  • Sibiloi National Park
  • Central Island & Lake Turkana by Boat
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